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UK rejects criticism that move to recognize Palestinian state rewards Hamas
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UK rejects criticism that move to recognize Palestinian state rewards Hamas

UK minister calls Hamas a vile terrorist group behind horrific attacks, says the real concern is the Palestinian people, especially the starving children in Gaza

UK plans to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action
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UK plans to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

UK PM Keir Starmer says Gaza suffering must end; recognition hinges on Israeli aid access and peace commitment

Trump slams London mayor again on UK visit
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Trump slams London mayor again on UK visit

Prime Minister Starmer, a member of the Labour Party like Khan, quickly pushed back

UK to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks
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UK to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks

The two leaders will also discuss implementation of a recent UK-US trade deal and ongoing efforts to halt Russia’s war in Ukraine

Trump, EU chief strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff
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Trump, EU chief strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff

US president says deal sets 15% tariff on EU exports, including cars, matching Japan’s rate and down from current 25%

Police hurt, dozens arrested at Berlin pro-Palestinian demonstration
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Police hurt, dozens arrested at Berlin pro-Palestinian demonstration

German police cite anti-Semitic slogans, violent clashes and banned symbols among reasons for protest arrests

UAE explores deeper aviation ties with China during high-level visit
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UAE explores deeper aviation ties with China during high-level visit

In Shanghai, the UAE delegation met top Chinese aerospace firms to discuss manufacturing, licensing, and innovation

Recognising Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive': Italian PM
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Recognising Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive': Italian PM

Italy supports a Palestinian state but not formal recognition until it's actually established, Meloni said

US condemns French inquiry into social media platform X
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US condemns French inquiry into social media platform X

Prosecutors are treating the case as part of a broader probe into criminal gang activity, raising eyebrows in Washington and Silicon Valley alike

Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and who else has?
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Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and who else has?

Macron breaks with allies to recognize Palestine, fueling diplomatic tensions with Israel and U.S

Iran and Europeans hold 'frank' nuclear talks with UN sanctions looming
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Iran and Europeans hold 'frank' nuclear talks with UN sanctions looming

Tehran signaled it would continue the dialogue but firmly rejected any notion of extending the UN resolution tied to the 2015 nuclear deal

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks as EU trade deal nears
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Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks as EU trade deal nears

Trump says EU deal has 50-50 chance, but Epstein ties cloud trip; protests expected in Scotland

UK's Starmer to hold urgent talks over Gaza's 'humanitarian catastrophe'
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UK's Starmer to hold urgent talks over Gaza's 'humanitarian catastrophe'

Britain's PM call comes amid growing international alarm over mass starvation in the besieged Palestinian enclave

France to recognize Palestine state in September
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France to recognize Palestine state in September

Move could potentially fuel a movement so far dominated by smaller nations generally more critical of Israel.

Britain and India sign free trade pact during Modi visit
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Britain and India sign free trade pact during Modi visit

The deal cuts duties on whisky and cars, giving Indian exports wider access to UK markets under zero tariffs

Taliban says detained British couple receiving medical care
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Taliban says detained British couple receiving medical care

UN experts warned of a 'rapid deterioration' in the pair’s physical and mental health, saying they risk 'irreparable harm or even death'

Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks expected in Turkey
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Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks expected in Turkey

Expectations of a breakthrough are low after the two sides met in May and June

UK battles anti-vax misinformation after child's death
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UK battles anti-vax misinformation after child's death

Misinformation from influencers and US figures blamed for UK’s rising measles cases and falling MMR rates

Ukraine's Zelenskiy offers Russia more talks next week
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy offers Russia more talks next week

Kyiv urges Moscow to resume peace talks as conflict nears four years with little progress toward a ceasefire

Afghan data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces: reports
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Afghan data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces: reports

UK official said the government takes personnel security seriously, with measures in place, especially for those in sensitive roles