insert_link World UK to recognise Palestine in September if no Gaza ceasefire, says Starmer Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes an address following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza at 10 Downing Street in London on 29 July 2025. TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his country's decision crystal clear. Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and meet certain […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link World UN rights chief calls on governments to pressure Israel over Gaza war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza, calling it “crimes against humanity and genocide” at a Liberation Movements summit in Gauteng. He decried the deliberate starvation of Palestinian civilians and demanded immediate humanitarian access and global intervention. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged governments worldwide to leverage their influence on Israel to end the war in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link World EU Summit underway in Brussels European leaders. Photo: Euronews Leaders of the European Union convened in Brussels today for a one-day summit to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and a range of geopolitical challenges. Most heads of state arrived directly from the NATO summit in The Hague, where allies pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aligning with U.S. demands for a stronger collective defense posture. […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World UN concerned about Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem The United Nations says Israel's repeated attacks on UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem is a clear violation of its obligations under international law. In the latest incident, Israeli police raided several UNRWA schools this week affecting some 600 students. Earlier this year, Israel enacted a law passed by its parliament to ban the UN agency, claiming employees of the agency were involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks. Jody Jacobs […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link World Guterres Urges Gaza Ceasefire Compliance Amid Hostage Delay United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, says the resumption of hostilities in Gaza that will lead to an immense tragedy must be avoided at all costs. Hamas has postponed Saturday’s scheduled release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, blaming what it says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Three hostages were set to be freed in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Guterres says both sides must fully abide […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link World Donald Trump says he wants to “clean out” Gaza Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza. The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". Sally Patterson has more. today27 January, 2025
insert_link World Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington today17 December, 2024
insert_link World UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an Israeli airstrike. The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 injured. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. today17 December, 2024
insert_link World US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas “off the hook” The United States has urged the UN Security Council to ensure Hamas is held accountable while pushing to end the Gaza war. The Security Council convened again to address the ongoing conflict. This follows the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN in New York. today26 November, 2024
