Ethiopia’s dam irks Egypt
As Ethiopia opens a new hydroelectric dam, geopolitical analysts believe the development could lead to ructions between Ethiopia and its North African neighbours..
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Gazan children arrive for NHS care
First patients receive urgent treatment The first group of severely ill children from Gaza has arrived in the UK to receive life-saving treatment.
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Vietnam freezes 86m bank accounts
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has frozen around 86 million retail bank accounts due to alleged non-compliance. This includes submitting biometric data,.
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Tory MPs demand China case inquiry
Anger over prosecution collapse Senior Conservatives are urging parliament to investigate why charges were unexpectedly dropped in a high-profile case involving alleged Chinese.
People
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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.
Leadership
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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.