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UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank to take up to nine months to come into force – UK politics live

UK reasserts support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, describing Israeli settler terror attacks as perpetrating ethnic cleansing in West BankUK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade banThe 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 wil...

King Charles breaks silence on Harry and Meghan's U.K. return

King Charles III clarified in a letter sent to senior government officials that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are nonworking royals after their move back to the United Kingdom. Leigh Kiniry reports.

As Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, is Iran war escalating into regional conflict?

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze and wounded dozens, the Iran-backed rebels' heaviest attack in years. It comes after a four-year truce collapsed in July, months into the Middle East war between the United States and Iran. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi provides analysis.

Made in Uzbekistan: Local brands look to new markets

From fashion and traditional crafts to electronics and manufactured goods, Uzbek companies are increasingly looking beyond production to build brands that can compete at home and reach consumers abroad.

From corals to saiga: Inside the recovery of threatened wildlife

From heat-resilient corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, scientists and conservationists are using research, technology and hands-on protection to safeguard threatened wildlife.

New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes

Centrist Chris Pappas faces progressive primary challenger Karishma Manzur while Republicans eye chance to flip seatNew Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday for primaries that will set up a closely watched Senate contest – a vulnerable open seat Democrats must defend if they are to have any shot at reclaiming the upper chamber.The race opened when Jeanne Shaheen, 79, the state’s three‑term i...

Could China sanction US for illegal international seabed mining? A study says yes

For decades, the United States has used economic and financial restrictions as major foreign policy tools. But as China and other countries gain greater economic and technological strength, they are also acquiring more ways to push back against US actions, with deep-sea mining possibly becoming a testing ground for that shift. China could join other countries in taking coordinated countermeasures,...

As El Niño intensifies, scientists in Chile are making a vulnerable penguin species wear copper vests, here's why

In an inspiring initiative, Chilean researchers are designing specialized vests for injured penguins, incorporating copper and zinc to expedite healing. This groundbreaking effort is focused on supporting the struggling Humboldt penguin population by preventing further injury while enhancing recovery. The vests draw on effective treatments that have proven successful for domestic animals, showcasi...

California town first sold on eBay in 2002, is back on market again

Bridgeville, an 80-acre town in Northern California, made history in 2002 as the first town to be listed on eBay. The auction drew 250 bids, with the highest reaching $1.77 million, but the winner backed out. After several owners and failed plans, the town is set to return to the market this September, with its current owners hoping for someone who can help the community flourish.

4 members of Florida family missing after plane vanishes en route from Bahamas to Miami

Curbs on vertical drinking in Soho pubs to go ahead as Khan criticises council’s ‘breathtaking arrogance’

Exclusive: London mayor accuses council of ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in ‘ignoring’ responses to a consultationSadiq Khan has criticised the “breathtaking arrogance” of Westminster council, which has kept restrictions on vertical drinking in Soho and an effective ban on new bars and pubs in the area.The mayor of London has accused the Conservative-led council of “ignoring” the responses to a consult...

Curbs on vertical drinking in Soho pubs to go ahead as Khan criticises Westminster’s ‘breathtaking arrogance’

Exclusive: London mayor accuses council of ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in ‘ignoring’ responses to a consultationSadiq Khan has criticised the “breathtaking arrogance” of Westminster council, which has kept restrictions on vertical drinking in Soho and an effective ban on new bars and pubs in the area.The mayor of London has accused the Conservative-led council of “ignoring” the responses to a consult...

Sadiq Khan rounds on Westminster council for keeping ‘vertical drinking’ curbs on pubs

Exclusive: London mayor accuses council of ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in ‘ignoring’ responses to a consultationSadiq Khan has criticised the “breathtaking arrogance” of Westminster council, which has kept restrictions on vertical drinking in Soho and an effective ban on new bars and pubs in the area.The mayor of London has accused the Conservative-led council of “ignoring” the responses to a consult...

Baltic nations brace for possible Russian attacks

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are preparing to become Russia's next target amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. Aaron MacLean reports.

🔴 France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlements

France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlements

France is preparing to introduce a ban on products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël ​Barrot said on Tuesday, following a wave of settler violence in recent days that has further undermined prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states

Alarm that Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania may fall next after party’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory‘It breaks my heart’: victory sparks dismay Europe live – latest updatesThousands of Germans have staged protests against the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) after the party’s watershed victory in a state election, warning it posed a danger in two more polls this month.Demonstr...

Breakfast at noon? Turns out weekend meals at random times can hurt men’s hearts

A new study suggests that eating at inconsistent times on weekends compared to weekdays could increase the risk of heart disease.

Liverpool announce five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines

The deal is reportedly worth more than $405m, which would place it among the most lucrative in the Premier League.

Ed Miliband details sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank – UK politics live

UK reasserts support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, describing Israeli settler terror attacks as perpetrating ethnic cleansing in West BankUK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade banThe 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 wil...

12 South Koreans arrested in Thailand scam centre crackdown

Thai authorities arrested 12 South Koreans and a Chinese national accused of running a scam call centre from a high-end rented house south of Bangkok, police said on Tuesday. The alleged scammers “entered Thailand from a neighbouring country and were hiding in Samut Prakan province, renting a luxury house”, Thai police said in a statement, without naming the country. Cambodia and Myanmar, which bo...

Texas offers $100 for invasive black carp caught near state waters

Texas offers a hundred-dollar bounty for each invasive black carp caught. This program aims to improve understanding of the species spreading through river systems. Participants can receive up to ten reimbursements monthly for collected specimens. Research focuses on the fish's age, growth, and distribution patterns. Black carp pose a threat to native freshwater mussels and snails.

Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

Qatar's Foreign Ministry says Doha working towards diplomatic solutions to end US war on Iran.

UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing

In strongest condemnation ever by UK government, Ed Miliband announces sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlementsUK politics live – latest updatesIsraeli “terrorists” are conducting ethnic cleansing in the West Bank with the tacit backing of the government, the UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has said as he announced sweeping sanctions, alongside France and Canada, on trade with Israe...

In 1980, conservationists began eradicating feral sheep to restore California's Santa Cruz Island

Conservationists undertook a significant effort to remove feral sheep from Santa Cruz Island, aiming to revive its delicate ecosystem. Over seven years, thousands of these sheep were eliminated, risking the extinction of a unique heritage breed. To counter this, twelve lambs were rescued to spearhead a captive breeding initiative on the mainland, ensuring the preservation of a rare genetic lineage...