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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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Houthis in Yemen Confirm in Video They Are Holding 11 Mariners Hostage
ByShuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

The video was the first confirmation of the number of hostages, who had been sailing through the Red Sea on a ship attacked by the Houthis on July 7.

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Houthis in Yemen Confirm in Video They Are Holding 11 Mariners Hostage
ByShuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim July 29, 2025

The video was the first confirmation of the number of hostages, who had been sailing through the Red Sea on a ship attacked by the Houthis on July 7.

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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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UK Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood In September, Unless Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire is Reached
ByMark Landler July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would act unless there was a truce, citing the “intolerable” humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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UK Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood In September, Unless Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire is Reached
ByMark Landler July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country would act unless there was a truce, citing the “intolerable” humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Ivory Coast’s president says will seek fourth term in office
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera July 29, 2025

Alassane Ouattara, 83, announced the plan after changing the constitution to remove presidential term limits.

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Trump administration moves to nix key finding on greenhouse gas emissions
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera July 29, 2025

EPA head Lee Zeldin has framed the rollback as necessary to axe regulations and ensure the US's continued prosperity.

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Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern for $85bn
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera July 29, 2025

The deal, which would build first coast-to-coast freight rail, could take up to two years to complete amid scrutiny.

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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera July 29, 2025

Right-wing congresswoman condemns the 'starvation happening in Gaza' as she criticises pro-Israel colleague Randy Fine.

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