London – Following the United Kingdom’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine, the Palestinian mission in central London has officially been granted embassy status. A flag-raising ceremony was held outside the newly recognized Palestinian Embassy, where the Palestinian flag was hoisted for the first time under its new designation. Speaking at the event, Palestinian…
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned the prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been imprisoned for six years, state media and his family say. Abdel Fattah was one of six people whose sentences were commuted following a request from the National Council for Human Rights, according to Al-Qahera News. His sister Mona…
The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of a children’s charity, in the wake of an email emerging in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her “supreme friend”. Julia’s House, a children’s hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, has removed Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, from her…
Robin Levinson-King and Sarah SmithNorth America editor in Arizona Watch: Key moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at…
Maia Davies and Mitchell Labiak Watch: Sea of people seen at Brussels airport Air travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow, after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system. There were hundreds of delays on Saturday after the software used by several airlines failed, with affected airports…
The Hague,— Dutch parliamentarian Esther Ouwehand was interrupted during a parliamentary debate and asked to change her shirt, which resembled the Palestinian flag. When she returned, Ouwehand wore another shirt featuring watermelon seeds — a symbol widely associated with solidarity for Palestine.
Harry Farleypolitical correspondent, and Jessica Rawnsley Watch: Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy. In a video statement on X, the prime minister said: “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East…
London – In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for Middle Eastern diplomacy, the United Kingdom has formally recognised the State of Palestine. The move, announced on 21 September 2025 by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP, was presented as an essential step to preserve the viability of a…
Police car set on fire amid Dutch anti-immigration protests Dutch police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse violent anti-immigration protesters in The Hague on Saturday. Thirty people were arrested and two officers injured as large groups of people clashed with police, with some throwing rocks and bottles. Around 1,500 people blocked a highway…
Berlin, — Kenya celebrated a double triumph at the 51st Berlin Marathon as athletes from the East African nation secured victories in both the men’s and women’s categories despite humid race-day conditions. In the men’s race, Sabastian Sawe clocked an impressive 2:02:15, while Rosemary Wanjiru secured the women’s title with a time of 2:21:05. The…
