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Geopolitics

Netanyahu calls UK’s Palestine recognition ‘absurd prize for terrorism’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Opposition leader Yair Golan blames government’s political recklessness and refusal to end the war in GazaBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, called t…

Geopolitics

UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace

The Guardian – World · Europe

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable PalestineNetanyahu says recognition is a prize for terrorismThe …

Geopolitics

At least 40 killed in Gaza and five in Lebanon in Israeli strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Military steps up Gaza City takeover campaign as high-rise towers targeted and residents ordered to leaveIsraeli strikes killed at least 40 people in Gaza on S…

Geopolitics

Owner of Georgian broadcaster called country’s ‘propaganda megaphone’ is based in London

The Guardian – World · Europe

Imedi TV owner denies criticism by EU disinformation monitor and says it is editorially independentOn Pont Street in Belgravia in central London, on the first…

Geopolitics

Wealth tax would be deadly for French economy, says Europe’s richest man

The Guardian – World · Europe

LVMH owner Bernard Arnault, who could take €1bn hit, says proposed 2% levy ‘aims to destroy liberal economy’Europe’s richest man, the luxury goods magnate Bern…

Geopolitics

Venice police fine parents of children who played football in public square

The Guardian – World · Europe

Murano resident reported children, aged between 12 and 13, to the policeItaly might be a football-loving country but that did not stop police in Venice from pu…

Geopolitics

Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Zaventem asks airlines to cancel half of Monday departures, while most of Heathrow flights expected to operate Hundreds of thousands of passengers at Heathrow …

Geopolitics

German jets scrambled after Russian military plane flies over Baltic Sea

The Guardian – World · Europe

Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane ignored requests to make contact, in latest of what are seen as provocative acts by KremlinTwo German Eurofighter jets were…

Geopolitics

Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the USFollow o…

Geopolitics

Sussan Ley fights for conservative airtime as she struggles to hold together a fractured opposition | Josh Butler

The Guardian – World · Europe

Strip away the pinball machines and photo booth props at Cpac, and the scale of Ley’s challenge in simply keeping the Coalition alive, let alone making it comp…

Geopolitics

Latest recognitions of Palestinian state will deepen global diplomatic rifts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Israel threatens retaliatory West Bank annexations as move by UK, Canada and Australia increases tension with US• UK, Canada and Australia announce formal reco…

Geopolitics

Optus will face ‘significant consequences’ for triple zero failure linked to deaths, minister says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Communications minister Anika Wells says telco has ‘no excuses here’ after last week’s outage linked to three deaths across two statesFollow our Australia news…

Geopolitics

Australia news live: RBA chief upbeat on economy but warns of ‘uncertain’ future; Queensland measles outbreak spreads

The Guardian – World · Europe

Michele Bullock says rising incomes should boost household spending. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAny pen…

Geopolitics

Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dozens of police officers injured as anger erupts over billions allegedly spent on bogus relief projectsTens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on S…

Geopolitics

Brazilians protest in their thousands against granting Bolsonaro amnesty

The Guardian – World · Europe

Huge crowds pack the streets to oppose endeavours to help ex-president escape jailTens of thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to demand no amnest…

Geopolitics

Kenya’s arrest warrant is milestone in Agnes Wanjiru case but lengthy UK process awaits

The Guardian – World · Europe

After 13 years, warrant has been issued for UK suspect, but Robert James Purkiss would need to be extradited to face chargesBritish soldier accused of murderin…

Geopolitics

Notre-Dame's iconic towers reopen six years after fire

BBC News – World · Europe

Notre-Dame's Medieval towers have been restored after a massive fire ravaged the cathedral in 2019.

Geopolitics

Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?

BBC News – World · Europe

With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge

Geopolitics

Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

BBC News – World · Europe

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

Geopolitics

'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

BBC News – World · Europe

Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

Geopolitics

Murdered Kenyan's friends want UK soldier to face justice

BBC News – World · Europe

Friends of the stabbed 21-year-old Kenyan woman recount to the BBC events on the night she went missing.

Geopolitics

I took a job on a whim on New Year's Eve - and ended up stranded at sea for six months

BBC News – World · Europe

What would you do if you were stuck on a ship, far from loved ones, and you had no idea how - or when - you’d get home?

Geopolitics

Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost

BBC News – World · Europe

Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

Geopolitics

Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance

BBC News – World · Europe

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.

Geopolitics

Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC

BBC News – World · Europe

Palestinians living in the West Bank describe the impact of Israel's occupying control.

Geopolitics

Watch: Is America divided? Charlie Kirk supporters weigh in

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist's memorial service.

Geopolitics

Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email

BBC News – World · Europe

A spokesperson for the duchess says the message was sent to counter a threat Epstein had made to sue her for defamation.

Geopolitics

Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters

BBC News – World · Europe

Around 1,500 people blocked a highway in The Hague while a police car was also set on fire.

Geopolitics

Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

BBC News – World · Europe

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.

Geopolitics

BBC's Steve Rosenberg attends 'Russia's answer to Eurovision'

BBC News – World · Europe

Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision.

Geopolitics

Bodies of three transgender people found in Pakistan

BBC News – World · Europe

Police said the victims were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the southern city of Karachi.

Geopolitics

Heathrow warns of second day of disruption after cyber-attack

BBC News – World · Europe

The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday.

Geopolitics

California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

BBC News – World · Europe

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

Geopolitics

I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

BBC News – World · Europe

US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.

Geopolitics

How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation

BBC News – World · Europe

An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.

Geopolitics

Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents

BBC News – World · Europe

The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.

Geopolitics

South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC

BBC News – World · Europe

Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.

Geopolitics

My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother

BBC News – World · Europe

The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.

Geopolitics

UK formally recognises Palestinian state

BBC News – World · Europe

Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".

Geopolitics

Watch: Prayer, tears and a Trump-Musk handshake at Kirk memorial

BBC News – World · Europe

The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.

Geopolitics

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as 'American hero' as thousands fill memorial service

BBC News – World · Europe

Kirk's wife, Erika, also delivers a tearful speech in which she says she forgives her husband's alleged killer.

General

Trump's $100,000 visa fee triggers panic and uncertainty for workers and tech firms

NBC News – World · US

The surprise order from the Trump administration imposing a new $100,000 fee on some visas set off a day of frantic travel as workers, companies and foreign go…

General

Zubeen Garg, singer of 'Ya Ali,' dies in scuba diving incident

NBC News – World · US

Popular Indian musician Zubeen Garg has died at 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore

General

U.K. formally recognizes Palestinian state

NBC News – World · US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state after Israel failed to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. Australia and Ca…

General

England, Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state in break with U.S.

NBC News – World · US

Three top allies have officially recognized a Palestinian state in a break with the U.S. as questions grow about what it means for a peace deal. NBC News’ Dani…

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