5 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Foreign Office warns Brits ‘be cautious’ in sun hotspot after violence and shootings

The Foreign Office has issued new advice to UK tourists travelling to Jamaica as the government puts in special measures to 'cope with gangs'

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3 d. ago The European destinations you won't find on the departure board at Manchester

Europe boasts hundreds of popular holiday destinations - but there are a number of places on the continent the Foreign Office says British tourists should not visit

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3 d. ago Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’

Josie Stewart was sacked by the FCDO in 2022 after being accidentally identified as a confidential source by a BBC journalist.

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3 d. ago Off air: One by one, the Taliban are removing women’s voices from Afghan radio

As one of the last female-run stations in the country is silenced, a former broadcaster gives an inside view of the crackdown on women working in the mediaWhen the Taliban began marching towards cities across Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, Alia*, a 22-year-old Afghan journalist, found herself doing some of the most important work of her short life and career.In the weeks leading up to the Taliban takeover in August, Alia’s voice on the radio became familiar to many in northern Afghanistan. She reported on the withdrawal of foreign troops, the siege of government offices and on the detention of former officials in her province. Above all, Alia reported on the situation for women and their fears and concerns – emotions she was experiencing herself. As the Taliban gradually began imposing restrictions on them, Alia was documenting history repeating itself. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK summons Rwandan high commissioner as Congo fighting continues

Rebels, reportedly backed by Rwandan troops, have captured two cities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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4 d. ago Foreign Office warns of five documents you'll need to holiday in Spain this summer

The FCDO is urging people to be prepared ahead of their trip

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5 d. ago Foreign Office warns Brits 'must show' five documents when they land in Spain

The Foreign Office has issued a warning for UK tourists planning to visit Spain, as they might need to prepare to show five documents when they land in the country

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