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Woman found dead in Derry flat following fire

UK's temporary puberty blocker ban extended to Northern Ireland

The UK's temporary ban on puberty blockers has been extended to Northern Ireland, affecting under-18s questioning their gender. The measure was implemented via urgent procedure by the first and deputy first ministers.

UN urges UK to ban hate speech and audit far-right rhetoric

The UN committee recommends banning hate speech and auditing far-right political rhetoric in the UK, citing links between public figures' statements and recent anti-immigration violence. It also calls for addressing colonial legacy in education and prohibiting child strip-searches.

Doug Beattie rules out re-election as UUP leader

Doug Beattie has announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, citing personal responsibility for past shortcomings and stating it would not be credible to stand again.

Hamas fires two rockets from the Gaza Strip with sirens sounding in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am

Hamas fires two rockets from the Gaza Strip with sirens sounding in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am.

UUP leadership election nominations open following Doug Beattie's resignation

Nominations have opened for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership election after Doug Beattie stepped down, with an extraordinary meeting scheduled for 14 September to ratify or elect the new leader.

WW2 bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Newtownards

A 500kg German bomb from World War II was destroyed in a controlled explosion in Newtownards, County Down, following its discovery at a housing development site.

Israeli airstrike kills at least 12 Palestinians at Gaza City school shelter

An Israeli airstrike hit the Mustafa Hafez school in Gaza City on 20 August 2024, killing at least 12 Palestinians, including two children, while the school housed displaced people. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted Hamas operatives, but provided no evidence.