Here's What Happened Today: Monday

The Monday news roundup highlights key Ireland and international developments, spanning courts, weather, and politics. In Ireland, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of multiple sexual offences against two women when they were children. Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning from Tuesday through Friday, citing “exceptionally warm weather” that may cause heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, and water safety issues. A young girl died after being struck by a van in Co Down on Sunday. In the UK, Andy Burnham returned to the House of Commons after winning the Makerfield by-election, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street. Internationally, France reported deaths of two children in a car during an intense heatwave, and Colombia’s US-backed candidate won the presidential run-off amid protests.