Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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MidEast|News|Political|World

UK decision to suspend some arms for Israel frustrates both sides

Britain's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel was roundly criticised on Tuesday with some British politicians and Jewish groups accusing the Labour

UK decision to suspend some arms for Israel frustrates both sides
Entertainment

Oasis tickets sell out after technical problems frustrate fans

Tickets for next year's Oasis reunion tour sold out by Saturday evening though fans eager to see the band play live for the first time in 16 years complained of

Oasis tickets sell out after technical problems frustrate fans
Europe|News|Political

UK's Starmer calls for European cooperation to tackle far right

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern at the growing threat from far-right groups in the United Kingdom and called on progressive political

UK's Starmer calls for European cooperation to tackle far right
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty

Britain and Germany's leaders agreed in Berlin on Wednesday to work on an ambitious treaty covering issues from defence to trade that would be

Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty
News|Political

The King's Speech: A guide to the new UK government's proposed laws

Britain's new Labour government set out its first package of proposed laws on Wednesday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer tries to deliver on his promise to rebuild

The King's Speech: A guide to the new UK government's proposed laws
News|Political

King Charles sets out new Labour government's priorities

Britain's King Charles set out Prime Minister Keir Starmer's legislative agenda on Wednesday, promising a government of

King Charles sets out new Labour government's priorities
News|Political

UK government releases prisoners early to ease overcrowding in jails

The British government triggered emergency measures to release some criminals from prisons early and to delay the start of certain court hearings to prevent

News|Political

UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war

Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after

UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war
Education

UK universities at risk as international student numbers plunge, report says

Britain should avoid further restricting international student numbers or some universities may collapse, a government commissioned report said on Tuesday, after

UK universities at risk as international student numbers plunge, report says
Political

'Rebuild Britain', Labour's Starmer sets out party's first steps for government

Britain's opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to "rebuild Britain", setting out what he called the first steps in

'Rebuild Britain', Labour's Starmer sets out party's first steps for government
World

Open hatred of Jews surges globally, inflamed by Gaza war

In Los Angeles, a man screaming "kill Jews" attempts to break into a family's home.

Open hatred of Jews surges globally, inflamed by Gaza war
News|Political

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia

British defence minister Grant Shapps accused China on Wednesday of providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal aid for use in its war against Ukraine.

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia
Lifestyle|News|World

Israeli hostage families make Passover plea for return of missing loved ones

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza will mark the start of Passover, a week-long festival that celebrates freedom, with a renewed plea to the government

Israeli hostage families make Passover plea for return of missing loved ones
News|Opinion|Political

Israel concerned over possible ICC arrest warrants related to Gaza war

Israel is voicing concern that the

Israel concerned over possible ICC arrest warrants related to Gaza war
News|Travel|World

Residents of northern Israel brace for possible all-out war with Hezbollah

Eli Harel was an Israeli soldier in his early thirties when he was sent into Lebanon in 2006 to battle fighters from the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah in

Residents of northern Israel brace for possible all-out war with Hezbollah
News|World

What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?

Israeli leaders said they will fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged human rights abuses after media reports said

What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?

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