Duke and Duchess visit Japan
Strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have begun a five-day official visit to Japan, aiming to celebrate and.
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Two states finally buried
Recognition that changes nothing The sudden cascade of Western governments recognising a Palestinian state has been heralded in some quarters as a breakthrough.
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Recognition now is stupid
Starmer’s symbolic flourish risks real harm Politics loves a big, theatrical gesture. But theatre is not diplomacy, and applause in the Commons will.
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UK recognises Palestinian state
Joint move with Australia and Canada The UK has formally recognised the state of Palestine, joining Australia and Canada in a co-ordinated announcement.
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Gaza exodus deepens crisis
Mass flight from city Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled Gaza City as Israeli forces escalate bombardments and begin a ground offensive.
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Trump begins UK state visit
King Charles welcomes US President US president Donald Trump began his second state visit to the UK on Wednesday, arriving in London to.
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Qatar summit fuels Israel backlash
Emir demands stronger action Qatar’s emir has demanded that Arab and Muslim leaders take “concrete steps” against Israel after missile strikes targeted Hamas’s.
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UK-US nuclear pact signed
Landmark energy agreement The UK and US have unveiled a landmark partnership to expand nuclear power, unlocking billions in investment, thousands of jobs,.
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Trump urges EU tariffs on Russia
China and India in focus Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China.
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The world on edge
An unstable moment in history The past few weeks have felt like a blur of instability, a reel of violence, power plays, and.