Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the dismissal of multiple senior U.S. military officers, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Charles Q. Brown Jr. and Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti, in a series of abrupt personnel changes.
The Met Office issued two yellow weather warnings for high winds affecting Northern Ireland on 21 and 23 February, with gusts up to 70mph expected and travel disruption likely.
Hamas has returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, all abducted from Nir Oz kibbutz on October 7, 2023. The families were notified, and the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the identities.
The Welsh Government has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing animal welfare concerns and cross-party calls for reform. The move follows a consultation and a petition with 35,000 signatures.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a new presidential election to be held in Ukraine as part of a peace deal with Russia.
SDLP leader Claire Hanna states the party will not attend White House St Patrick's Day events due to Donald Trump's position on the Gaza conflict, citing ethical concerns and values alignment.
Demonstrations take place at state capitols around the United States, including at Union Square in Washington, D.C., as part of the 50501 movement to protest against the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, and Project 2025.
Anne Marie McAleese presented her final edition of BBC Radio Ulster's Your Place And Mine on 15 February 2025, concluding a role she held since 1991.