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As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history
ByNesrine Malik July 30, 2025

The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wa…

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France’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught | Hussein Agha and Robert Malley
ByHussein Agha and Robert Malley July 30, 2025

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in GazaAlmost two years into a conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives, amid an Israeli military campaign and humanitarian bl…

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British Jewish leaders call for rapid increase in Gaza aid
ByHarriet Sherwood July 30, 2025

UK’s largest Jewish body adds to pressure on Israel, saying moves to allow in limited aid are ‘long overdue’The UK’s largest Jewish organisation has called for a “rapid, uninhibited, and sustained increase in aid through all available channels” in Gaza…

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Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
ByAamna Mohdin July 30, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are r…

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Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
ByAamna Mohdin July 30, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are r…

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Starmer hopes his ‘pathway to peace’ will end war in Gaza. History suggests he may struggle
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter July 30, 2025

From the Balfour declaration of 1917 to Tony Blair’s role as envoy, the UK has struggled to make meaningful progress towards peace in the Middle EastThe former British prime minister Harold Macmillan once said that there was no problem in the Middle Ea…

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US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
ByAdria R Walker July 29, 2025

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part…

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US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
ByAdria R Walker July 29, 2025July 31, 2025

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part…

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Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent July 29, 2025

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?Keir Starmer is preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood as soon as September unless Israel meets key conditions, including reaching a …

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Ella Baron on the west’s empty words about the starvation in Gaza – cartoon
ByElla Baron July 29, 2025

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