Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Danny Kinahan has stepped down as Northern Ireland's inaugural Veterans' Commissioner, stating he cannot offer the independent advocacy veterans need. His resignation follows discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary and concerns over unequal protections for veterans in the region.
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved a draft programme of government, marking a key step after seven months without a formal plan. The agreement follows months of delay and criticism over the absence of a government framework.
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority announces an investigation into Ticketmaster over the dynamic pricing of Oasis Live '25 Tour tickets.
Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei dies at a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, after sustaining burns from a gasoline attack by her former partner almost a month after participating in the women's marathon at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The World Health Organization announces that its polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip has surpassed its intended target of 156,500 projected vaccinations within two days.
Newry Pride returns for the first time since 2019, having experienced a five-year hiatus due to a lack of funding and resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Nesbitt will be ratified as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party following a single nomination, with the decision to be confirmed on 14 September.
