Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Israeli forces fired on people approaching an aid distribution centre in Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 27, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted suspects who deviated from a designated route.
Three Israeli soldiers from the Givati Brigade are killed by an IED explosion in Jabalia, North Gaza Governorate, during clashes with Hamas militants.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange sick and severely wounded prisoners of war, along with those under 25, during negotiations in Istanbul. The talks also included discussions on ceasefire proposals and the return of dead soldiers' bodies.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a new U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal with Iran does not permit any uranium enrichment, contradicting prior media reports suggesting limited enrichment would be allowed.
Protests occurred in Sofia and other major cities over government plans to adopt the euro, with demonstrators demanding a referendum. The event preceded expected approval for Bulgaria to enter the eurozone.
Richard Satchwell was found guilty of murdering his wife Tina in Youghal, County Cork, in 2017. His account of her disappearance was contradicted by evidence uncovered over six years later.
French president Emmanuel Macron stated France could impose sanctions on Israel if humanitarian aid remains blocked, calling a Palestinian state a political necessity and urging a humanitarian response to the crisis in Gaza.