Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia certified the results of the 2024 general election, declaring Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party as president, the first woman to hold the office.
Palestinian officials report Fatah and Hamas are close to finalising a committee of independent technocrats to administer Gaza after the war, with a preliminary deal reached in Cairo. The committee would report to the Palestinian Authority and oversee reconstruction and aid.
In Ireland, Fianna Fáil remains the largest party in Dáil Éireann, increasing its number of seats to 48. Its governing partner Fine Gael wins 38 seats, with the two parties combined winning 86 seats, two shy of a majority.
New regulations require smoke alarms in the most frequently used daytime living room and all circulation spaces on each floor of privately rented homes in Northern Ireland.
Ofcom confirms the BBC failed to meet its licence requirement for news and current affairs on Radio Foyle, falling short by 300 hours in 2023/24.
Hamas releases a propaganda video showing Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander.
Citizens of Ireland vote in a snap election to elect the 174 members of the 34th Dáil Éireann.