Herald section
The latest politics reporting from The Belfast Herald.
The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
Protesters blocked Whitehall over proposed changes to agricultural inheritance tax, with farmers citing emotional and financial impacts. The demonstration coincided with the publication of the 2024 Food Security Report.
Stormont votes to permanently ban the sale or supply of puberty blockers to those aged under 18.
The Stormont Executive has approved a ban on fracking and all onshore petroleum exploration in Northern Ireland, with legislation to follow in late 2025.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia certified the results of the 2024 general election, declaring Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party as president, the first woman to hold the office.
Palestinian officials report Fatah and Hamas are close to finalising a committee of independent technocrats to administer Gaza after the war, with a preliminary deal reached in Cairo. The committee would report to the Palestinian Authority and oversee reconstruction and aid.
In Ireland, Fianna Fáil remains the largest party in Dáil Éireann, increasing its number of seats to 48. Its governing partner Fine Gael wins 38 seats, with the two parties combined winning 86 seats, two shy of a majority.
Namibians vote in the first round of the general election between 14 candidates for President, and also vote for the 96 members of the National Assembly.
