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Israel to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Foreign minister, Gideon Saar, claims UK ‘systemically working against the state of Israel’UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Office minister will be responding at about 12.30pm.Isaac Herzog, th...

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

BBC • 1 month ago

For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

France 24 • 1 month ago

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The operating company that runs the Paris landmark, SETE, acknowledged that the Hindu delegation had requested the visit on Saturday be organised so as to limit "interactions with women" and said that "these conditions should not have be...

Pope’s visit to France likely to attract 1M people, with Mass and vigil in Paris and Lourdes trip

ABC News • 1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV will visit France later this month, with the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF) expecting over 1 million people to attend

Trump's map-making on social media stirs controversy in North Atlantic

ABC News • 1 month ago

President Donald Trump's recent social media map-making posts have stirred tension in the North Atlantic

Family of slain teen calls for death penalty in murder trial of singer D4vd

The Guardian • 1 month ago

David Burke’s defense argues there is no evidence he had any intent of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas HernandezThe family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has called for the singer D4vd, who is on trial suspected of killing the girl, to face the death penalty.D4vd, who was born David Anthony Burke, in July was ordered to stand trial over the killing of Rivas, whose dismembered body was fo...

Flight delays and disruption across UK after air traffic control technical issue

The Guardian • 1 month ago

London airports worst hit with knock-on disruption in Europe as airlines call for overhaul of UK air traffic systemFlights around the UK are facing delays and disruption due to an air traffic control issue which has affected a string of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick and is expected to take “some time” to resolve.About 300 flights have been cancelled and the number is expected to rise, fl...

Air traffic control issue causes flight delays and disruption across UK

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Departures from London airports worst hit with most flights since 2pm affected as National Air Traffic Services investigates technical problemFlights around the UK are facing delays and disruption due to an air traffic control issue which has affected a string of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick.Departures from London airports are most severely affected, with few take-offs since a fault was...

The Tempe 57: A father’s fight for justice after Greece’s worst train crash

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

An immigrant father who lost his son in the 2023 Tempe train crash leads a protest movement in his search for justice.

Alexandra Eala on what she hopes fellow Filipinos take away from her U.S. Open appearance

CBS News • 1 month ago

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala, who achieved a career-best run at a Grand Slam tournament after reaching the third round of the U.S. Open and losing to Iva Jovic, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her performance and how her tennis career began.

Widespread flight delays hit major British airports

NBC News • 1 month ago

Flights departing from two of London’s Heathrow Airport have been grounded following a “technical issue.”

Widespread flight delays hit London airports, including Heathrow

NBC News • 1 month ago

Flights departing from two of London’s Heathrow Airport have been grounded following a “technical issue.”

Yemen’s reignited war fuels a new wave in child recruitment

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

Yemeni government and Houthi forces are engaged in a new round of fighting.

UK flights disrupted by technical problem; Bank of England governor warns oil price ‘could be higher’ – business live

The Guardian • 1 month ago

UK borrowing costs jumped at debt auction today, as MPs quiz the Bank of England about inflation risksGas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday’s highs when gas hit its highest since January 2023. Continue reading...

Former Israeli PM says UK sanctions are an ‘unavoidable’ result of ethnic cleansing in West Bank – UK politics live

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Ehud Olmert backs announcement saying ‘sanctions are directed against the terrorists not against Israel’ as Palestinian presidency also welcomes moveUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Office min...

Panama City school left empty for years is getting a second life

Times of India • 1 month ago

The former Panama City Grammar School will undergo redevelopment into apartments and townhomes. City officials have cleared financial hurdles, waiving fines and providing a grant for the project. Developer Zachary Seymour will purchase the property and begin necessary structural repairs. The agreement mandates completion of critical repairs within one year to preserve the historic structure. Lo...

Sounding the fire alarm: Why French firefighters are going on strike

France 24 • 1 month ago

We dive into the particularities of France's firefighting system, including how they came to be called "sapeurs-pompiers", this as firefighters kick off six weeks of strikes. Finally, we discuss how other public service workers are also calling for industrial action.

China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with PM Andy Burnham

SCMP • 1 month ago

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as the country’s leader, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their ...

China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy Burnham

SCMP • 1 month ago

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as prime minister, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their differences in soc...

Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region's security

Euronews • 1 month ago

Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" and that their economies "cannot be held hostage" by Tehran.

Spoiler alert: AI in cinema 'just a tool, won’t replace actors and human beings'

France 24 • 1 month ago

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome film producer Lahoucine Grimich. He challenges the prevailing narrative that cinema is an industry in existential crisis. While acknowledging that viewing habits have dramatically shifted since the pandemic, he argues that streaming platforms, public support and theatrical exhibition are not competing forces. As demonstrated in the French model, they form parts of ...

Spoiler alert: AI in cinema 'just a tool, won’t replace actors and human beings'

France 24 • 1 month ago

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome film producer Lahoucine Grimich. He challenges the prevailing narrative that cinema is an industry in existential crisis. While acknowledging that viewing habits have dramatically shifted since the pandemic, he argues that streaming platforms, public support and theatrical exhibition are not competing forces. As demonstrated in the French model, they form parts of ...

One year on from Nepal protests, have Gen Z demands been met?

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

It has been a year since Nepal's youth protested against corruption, prompting a leadership change.

Bank of England governor warns oil price ‘could be higher’; UK flights disrupted by technical issue – business live

The Guardian • 1 month ago

UK borrowing costs jumped at debt auction today, as MPs quiz the Bank of England about inflation risksGas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday’s highs when gas hit its highest since January 2023. Continue reading...

Dubai launches Agentic AI training drive for 14,000 businesses

Euronews • 1 month ago

Dubai is training over 14,000 businesses in ‘agentic’ AI so systems can act autonomously, boosting productivity and keeping the emirate a tech leader.