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Villa win overshadowed by pitch protests

Aston Villa secured a 4-0 win against Maccabi Haifa amid dramatic pitch invasions by pro-Palestinian protesters, causing significant match delays at Villa Park.

Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment

After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.

Europa League match cancelled after stadium protests

Thursday night's Europa League clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olympiacos was dramatically cancelled after hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked access to the stadium in Budapest.

Police under fire after Aston Villa flag controversy

Police forces face intense scrutiny after officers forcibly removed Palestinian flags from Aston Villa supporters, prompting accusations of double standards and political bias in law enforcement.

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

UK Recognises Palestinian Statehood in Historic Move

In a landmark move that reshapes Middle East policy, the United Kingdom has formally recognised Palestinian statehood. The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK gives an emotional, first reaction, marking a pivotal moment in decades of diplomacy.

Starmer condemns Trump's West Bank policy in Palestinian meeting

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has sharply criticised Donald Trump's Middle East policies during a significant meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, positioning Labour as a potential alternative to current UK government stance.

Palestinian Goalkeeper Killed in Gaza Airstrike

Tragic death of 22-year-old Palestinian footballer Mohammed Dwedar in an Israeli bombardment of Rafah sparks international outcry and mourning across the football community.

Three arrested over terror offences linked to Palestine Action

Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences following alleged support for the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. The arrests come amid heightened tensions over UK activism linked to the Middle East conflict.

UNRWA funding crisis over alleged Hamas links

Major donors, including the US and UK, have paused funding to UNRWA following allegations that some staff were involved in Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel. The UN agency warns of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Israeli forces demolish West Bank Bedouin village

Israeli authorities have demolished a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank, displacing dozens of families. The move has sparked international condemnation and heightened tensions in the region.

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