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UK mulls 'performative' recognition of Palestinian state

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper signals a potential Labour government shift, suggesting the UK could symbolically recognise a Palestinian state to pressure Israel on West Bank settlements and restart peace talks.

Outrage: Surge in Attacks on Aid Workers Must End

Exclusive analysis reveals an alarming escalation in violent assaults against aid workers globally. This is a crisis of humanity that demands urgent international attention and action.

Starmer: UK could recognise Palestinian state pre-deal

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declares UK could formally recognise a Palestinian state before a final peace deal with Israel, marking a significant shift in British foreign policy and sparking intense debate.

Lammy defends UK recognition of Palestinian state

Foreign Secretary David Lammy justifies the UK's pivotal decision to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, framing it as a crucial step towards a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East.

UK considers recognising Palestinian state

The UK government is actively considering the formal recognition of a Palestinian state, a major policy move that could reshape Middle East diplomacy and break the political deadlock. Foreign Secretary David Cameron reveals the new strategy.

UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.

Macron: France Ready to Recognise Palestinian State

French President Emmanuel Macron declares France is prepared to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state, marking a significant shift in European diplomacy and challenging Israel's stance.

UK Prepares to Recognise Palestinian State in Historic Shift

The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is preparing to formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a major foreign policy move that could come as early as this Friday, signalling a decisive break from the previous administration's stance.

Melania Trump's Golden Gown Steals Show at UK Dinner

Former First Lady Melania Trump captivated onlookers at the UK State Dinner, making a powerful return to the global stage in a stunning canary-yellow gown. Her elegant appearance alongside Donald Trump marked a significant moment in their post-White House

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state, defying US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly rejects US-backed plans for a Palestinian state, declaring permanent Israeli security control over Gaza in a move that deepens a major diplomatic rift with Washington.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

State Dept condemns Charlie Kirk's 'repugnant' remarks

The US State Department has issued a scathing rebuke of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk after he claimed women in diplomacy weaken national security. Marco Rubio faces criticism for endorsing the controversial remarks.

Starmer criticised over Mandelson's State Banquet invitation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for inviting controversial peer Lord Mandelson to the King's State Banquet, with critics warning it risks causing significant embarrassment to the monarchy during a crucial diplomatic event with Japanese Empero

Trump Slashes Vital US Health Aid to Africa

The Trump administration has made a drastic cut to US health aid for Africa, pulling millions from critical programmes fighting AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, a move experts warn will have devastating consequences.

Triple Lock Fails Half a Million Older Pensioners

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational divide as the Triple Lock mechanism fails to uplift the incomes of nearly half a million pensioners on the old state pension, creating a two-tier system for the elderly.

Democrats Pressure Biden Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

A coalition of over 40 Democrat lawmakers has issued a stark letter to President Biden, urging the swift establishment of a dedicated foundation to bypass aid blockades and get vital humanitarian assistance into Gaza, signalling growing party unrest over

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