UK government to challenge inquest ruling on 1992 Clonoe ambush
The UK government plans to challenge the inquest's finding that SAS soldiers were unjustified in killing four IRA men in Clonoe in 1992, citing legal grounds for judicial review.
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Trump orders dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, which oversees federal funding for schools and student financial aid.
Trump signs order to shut down US state-funded broadcasters
President Donald Trump issued an executive order closing multiple state-funded international broadcasters, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and Radio Free Asia, and halting grants to others.
PUP secures 26 of 31 House seats in Belize election
The People's United Party won 26 of 31 seats in Belize's general election, defeating the United Democratic Party, which secured five seats. The result confirmed the PUP's re-election as the ruling party.
Syrian transitional government and SDF sign ceasefire and integration agreement
The Syrian transitional government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have signed a ceasefire and a deal to integrate the SDF into state institutions and bring the Rojava region under government control.
Two County Down schools face legal action over integration rejection
The Department of Education is facing legal challenges after Education Minister Paul Givan rejected applications by Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary to become integrated schools.
Stormont launches appointments for Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners
The Stormont Executive has initiated the process to appoint an Irish Language Commissioner and a Commissioner for Ulster Scots and Ulster British tradition, following criticism from the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Stormont Executive's programme for government presented to Northern Ireland Assembly
The Stormont Executive's programme for government, titled Doing What Matters Most, was presented to the Northern Ireland Assembly following agreement by the Executive the previous week.