Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government resigned on 26 February 2024, citing the need for new political arrangements during the Israel–Hamas war. The move followed pressure from the United States to reform governance in the West Bank.
A planned 72-hour strike on Translink bus and rail services from 27 to 29 February has been called off following negotiations and receipt of an improved pay offer. Union members will now be balloted on the offer, which has not been disclosed in detail.
Two Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike near al-Qusayr, Syria, according to reports. The incident occurred close to the Syrian-Lebanon border.
At a summit in Abuja, ECOWAS lifted most sanctions on Niger, including trade and travel restrictions, while continuing to demand the immediate release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
Hezbollah fired rockets at Arab el Aramsha, Hanita, Shebaa Farms, and Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel and the Golan Heights, prompting IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.
Jennifer Lennox of Portglenone received a suspended sentence after being convicted of possessing ammunition and items linked to terrorism. Police discovered 54 balaclavas and 118 bullets at her home, along with instructions for making an explosive device.
Sammy Wilson has stepped down as the DUP's chief whip at Westminster, according to party sources. The move follows internal criticism of the party's leadership and government policy on EU relations.
