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UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace
ByPatrick Wintour , Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar September 21, 2025September 22, 2025

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable PalestineNetanyahu says recognition is a prize for terrorismThe UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Keir Starmer has said, in a dee…

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Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state
ByTom McIlroyin New York September 21, 2025

Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has formally recognised Palestin…

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Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state
ByTom McIlroyin New York September 21, 2025

Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has formally recognised Palestin…

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‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine
ByJason Burke and Sufian Taha in Ramallah September 21, 2025

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measuresAbu Said, the barber, is busy. It is a weekend and though the narrow streets of al-Am’ari camp are hot and quiet, his shop is crowded.Every…

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‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine
ByJason Burke and Sufian Taha in Ramallah September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measuresAbu Said, a barber, is busy. It is a weekend and though the narrow streets of al-Am’ari camp are hot and quiet, his shop is crowded.Everyon…

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Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestine later today – UK politics live
ByYohannes Lowe September 21, 2025

Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli oppositionAfter calling for criminal sanctions against Elon Musk, Ed Davey also insisted the Lib Dems are a party of free speech.Asked whether his party share the values of those …

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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of PalestineKeir Starmer has arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Battle of Britain service.The ceremony, held between 11am and 12pm, marks the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pil…

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‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry
ByPatrick Wintour September 21, 2025

Iranians blame climate change, sanctions, mistakes and neglect, and Iran’s vice-president wants to tackle them all Continue reading…

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‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry
ByPatrick Wintour September 21, 2025

Iranians blame climate change, sanctions, mistakes and neglect, and Iran’s vice-president wants to tackle them all Continue reading…

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‘I was terrified of dying’: how one man survived 40 hours adrift in the sea
ByAshifa Kassam and Okba Mohammad September 21, 2025

Rafie Nadi, 23, was rescued off Spain’s coast after nearly two days floating with only an inflatable ring and flippersFor more than 40 hours he floated in the Mediterranean, buoyed only by an inflatable ring and flippers. Gripped by fear and dishearten…

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