Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Stormont has approved the UK government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will prohibit tobacco sales to those born on or after 1 January 2009. The law aims to create a smoke-free generation by preventing young people from starting to smoke.
The Israeli government reversed its decision to seize Associated Press equipment and suspend its live feed of Gaza, returning the equipment after criticism over media interference. The move followed accusations that AP violated a new media law by supplying images to Al Jazeera.
The Stormont Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Motion to extend the Pet Abduction Bill to Northern Ireland, making the theft of cats and dogs a specific criminal offence.
Benny Gantz threatens to withdraw his party from the unity coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't submit a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8.
Police Service of Northern Ireland data shows a 20% increase in shoplifting incidents from April 2023 to March 2024, despite overall crime falling.
Five Israeli soldiers are killed in a friendly fire incident in Jabalia after IDF tanks open fire on their position.
