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Can UNGA deliver for Palestinians?
After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected today to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.
With the war in…
US slams Israel’s use of American weapons in Gaza
The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are…
First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it…
King makes surprise visit to Army barracks
King Charles has made a surprise visit to an army barracks in Hampshire and joked about being "allowed out of my cage".
He was speaking during a visit to the 3 Royal School of Military Engineering (3RSME) at Gibraltar Barracks in Minley.…
British Novelist and campaigner Dame Shirley Conran dies aged 91
British author and journalist Dame Shirley Conran has died aged 91 days after receiving a damehood.
Writing on Instagram, her designer son Jasper Conran said his mother passed away as he praised doctors and staff at St Mary's Hospital in…
US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses ‘red line’
The US is satisfied so far with India's moves to ensure accountability in alleged assassination plots against Sikh activists, but many steps are still needed, the US ambassador to India said on Thursday, calling it a "red line for…
Zelensky fires bodyguard chief after assassination plot foiled
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday fired the head of the department responsible for his personal protection after two of its officers were detained this week over an alleged assassination plot.
Zelensky published a…
Harry and King at London events but not meeting
The Duke of Sussex has attended a service at St Paul's Cathedral in London during a brief visit to the UK.
Prince Harry was speaking at the event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, the sporting competition for injured…
Natalie Elphicke: Starmer faces anger after Tory MP’s defection
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to admit Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has been met with bewilderment by some of his MPs.
The Dover MP's surprise defection from the Conservatives has prompted reaction ranging from delight to…
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine globally
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.
The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's…