Brenda Dacres is elected Mayor of Lewisham, becoming the first black woman directly elected mayor in England
Brenda Dacres is elected Mayor of Lewisham, becoming the first black woman directly elected mayor in England.
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Five people are killed when an aid package airdropped from a C-17 aircraft into the Gaza Strip fails to deploy its parachute and subsequently crushes them
Five people are killed when an aid package airdropped from a C-17 aircraft into the Gaza Strip fails to deploy its parachute and subsequently crushes them.
Former president Donald Trump wins the 2024 American Samoa Republican presidential caucuses
Former president Donald Trump wins the 2024 American Samoa Republican presidential caucuses.
Stakeknife spy likely cost more lives than he saved, report finds
A report into the Troubles-era British Army spy known as Stakeknife concludes he probably caused more deaths than he prevented, with the security forces failing to stop murders to protect him.
U.S. to build temporary pier off Gaza coast for aid delivery
President Joe Biden announces construction of a temporary pier off the Gaza coast to enable large-scale humanitarian aid delivery by sea, following delays and obstacles in land-based routes.
Junior doctors strike over pay in Northern Ireland
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike over pay, marking the first time they have taken industrial action. The dispute centres on pay restoration and working conditions across all five regional health trusts.
XL bully ownership to be restricted in Northern Ireland
Andrew Muir announces new restrictions on XL bully dogs, requiring exemption certificates, muzzling, leashing, and registration, with breeding and sale banned.
2024 North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses are held.
The 2024 North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses are held. Donald Trump wins with 84.4% of the vote.