Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Protesters and counter-protesters faced off in Belfast, leading to a café on Botanic Avenue being damaged. Fireworks were thrown during the demonstration, and police reported criminal damage treated as hate crimes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a national capability to address violent disorder, following unrest in Southport, Hartlepool, and Whitehall. He attributed the disturbances to far-right involvement and urged social media platforms to act against misinformation.
The final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommends a new station at Craigavon and airport rail links, with 32 recommendations and a projected 25-year implementation timeline.
Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and his cameraman are killed in an Israeli airstrike while conducting a news broadcast near Ismail Haniyeh's home in the Gaza Strip.
Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on 30 July 2024 during the inauguration of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian. Hamas and Iran attributed the attack to Israel, which did not confirm responsibility.
Daniel Wiffen secured gold in the 800m freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, becoming the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold since 1988. He overcame strong competition in a tightly contested race to claim first place.
A helicopter crashes near Killucan, County Westmeath, Ireland, killing two people.