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Family tell of ‘immense joy’ at release of British couple detained in Afghanistan
ByJamie Grierson and Matthew Weaver September 19, 2025

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested and held without charge for eight months, raising fears for their healthA British couple have been freed from months of detention in Afghanistan, to the “immense joy” of their family.The Taliban released Barbie R…

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Why Britain recognising Palestine matters – podcast
By September 19, 2025

What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour‘I remember the stories of the resistance fighters that went against the British army back then … even if that’s the history, even if that is their l…

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Why Britain recognising Palestine matters – podcast
By September 19, 2025

What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour‘I remember the stories of the resistance fighters that went against the British army back then … even if that’s the history, even if that is their l…

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Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 18, 2025

PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plansWith bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be delighted that his press conference with Donald Trump lent…

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Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 18, 2025

PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plansWith bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be delighted that his press conference with Donald Trump lent…

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Putin, Gaza, tariffs and Mandelson: key details from Trump-Starmer press conference
ByKiran Stacey Policy editor September 18, 2025

The two leaders skirted around areas of potential conflict but there was still plenty of news and startling informationGiven an hour to speak freely in front of the world’s media, Donald Trump is always likely to spring a surprise or two.His joint pres…

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UK preparing to recognise Palestinian state as early as Friday
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 18, 2025

Move comes after Israel fails to meet UK conditions that would have postponed stepThe UK is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine as early as Friday, after Israel failed to meet conditions that would have postponed the historic step, including …

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Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star-studded gig for Gaza
ByMichael Hann September 18, 2025

Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear at four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impressionThe sheer scale of it was boggling. A total of 69 artists, speakers and activists were to appear …

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Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star-studded gig for Gaza
ByMichael Hann September 18, 2025

Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear at four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impressionThe sheer scale of it was boggling. A total of 69 artists, speakers and activists were to appear …

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Why I’m hosting a concert for Palestine at Wembley Arena | Brian Eno
ByBrian Eno September 17, 2025

I hope tonight’s gig will have the same galvanising effect as the 1988 Nelson Mandela concert – and give people courage to speak out about GazaIn the summer of 1988 the music festival producer Tony Hollingsworth organised a concert at Wembley Stadium i…

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