Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Gavin Robinson confirmed as DUP leader and announced the party will not field a candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, urging unionists to support UUP's Diana Armstrong instead.
Pat Cullen has stepped down as chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing to pursue the Sinn Féin nomination for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency in the UK general election. She will submit her name to a selection convention in the constituency.
A nine-year-old girl and three adult men were injured in a shooting in Dalston, London, on 29 May 2024, with the incident linked to a stolen motorbike.
Israel asserts operational control of the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip along the Gaza-Egypt border, following military operations in southern Gaza. The corridor had previously been part of a demilitarized zone with limited troop presence.
Conor Murphy has resumed his role as Economy Minister in Northern Ireland following a temporary departure due to medical reasons. His return follows interim leadership by Deirdre Hargey.
The Northern Ireland Assembly approved the 2024 budget, its first in three years, despite opposition from the UUP and SDLP. The vote passed 61 to 21 with cross-community support.
Mexico announces it will intervene in support of South Africa in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security pact in Madrid, committing Spain to €1 billion in military aid for 2024. The agreement covers equipment for ground, aerial, naval and other operations, with emphasis on air defence and maritime security.
