16 h. ago Sónar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel

More than 70 artists including Kode9 and Lolo & Sosaku have signed a letter in opposition to the owner of the event’s business interests in the West BankSónar, one of Europe’s leading electronic music festivals, is under threat after dozens of musicians and DJs announced a boycott over the event’s parent company KKR’s alleged links to Israel.More than 70 artists signed an open letter to the festival, which is due to take place in Barcelona from 12-14 June, stating that “we oppose any affiliation between the cultural sector and entities complicit in war crimes”. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Labour hits back after furious Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of 'siding with Hamas' in wake of Washington DC shootings

Following the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC , Mr Netanyahu tore into the UK Prime Minister and other world leaders.

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21 h. ago West warns Iran not to hit back as Israel launches revenge strikes

UK and US among nations seeking to keep Middle East from all-out war in wake of Israeli airstrikes on military targets with Tehran saying it is ‘obligated’ to respond

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41 h. ago Starmer accused by Israel of 'emboldening the forces of terror' after embassy workers killed in Washington DC

Israeli ministers hit out at prime minister in wake of ‘anti-semitic’ shootings in US capital amid tensions over UK Government position on Gaza

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3 d. ago Israel latest: UN says Gaza aid blocked after Netanyahu accused of ‘killing babies as a hobby’

Israeli opposition leader's comments represent some of the strongest criticism from within the country since start of Gaza offensive

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3 d. ago The West has finally spoken up on Gaza – but it must not stop there

Editorial: Britain has hit Israel with further sanctions and suspended trade talks as it dramatically steps up its response to the humanitarian crisis. Now others must join to stop this violence

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3 d. ago Israel still blocking aid for Gaza despite promise to lift siege, says UN

Continued restrictions come as opposition leader says Israel is becoming pariah nation that ‘kills babies as a hobby’Middle East crisis – live updatesTwo days after Benjamin Netanyahu announced he was lifting the siege of Gaza, Israel is still blocking food from reaching starving Palestinians, the UN has said, as the leader of the country’s centre-left Democrats party said his country was becoming a pariah nation that “kills babies as a hobby”.Only five trucks of aid had reached Gaza by Tuesday afternoon and aid workers had not been given permission to distribute even that token shipment, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN humanitarian office (OCHA) told a Geneva press briefing. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The silent killer: Breakthrough in pursuit of Johne’s Disease diagnoses

For farmers across the UK, Johne’s Disease represents an enormous challenge, costing an estimated £200 per cow per year, which can amount to 50% of a farmer’s annual profit. However, a unique diagnostics approach from pioneering scientists at MI:RNA could transform the way a common livestock disease, which costs the UK agricultural economy £10 million annually, is managed.

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3 d. ago UK hits Israel with further sanctions and suspends trade talks over Gaza violence

But the foreign secretary was told by MPs from his own and four other political parties that he needs to go further and suspend arms sales to Israel

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3 d. ago Mounting Gaza horror as Israel presses attack despite world condemnation

Crisis-hit Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu pushes on with his horror war on Gaza - snubbing growing global condemnation, accusing one outspoken critic of uttering 'anti semitic blood libels'

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer 'horrified' by Israel's escalation in Gaza as Netanyahu hits back at UK's demand to end war

Leaders of UK, France and Canada demand end to Israel’s renewed military offensive and the expansion of aid

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3 d. ago Eurovision hit with 'rigging' claims as TV networks demand investigation after Israel's second

Spain's RTVE and Belgium's VRT demand a probe into the Eurovision voting

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3 d. ago Israeli MP hits out at own country for ‘killing babies as a hobby’

The criticism comes after Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 60 people overnight

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4 d. ago Netanyahu hits back after UK, France and Canada threaten action – Israel

Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continuesFull report: Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of GazaAs we mentioned in the opening post, the UK, France and Canada issued a rare joint condemnation of Israel, denouncing its expanded offensive in Gaza and the blocking of aid into the territory.It marks a change in tone from the UK and Canada - in particular – which have broadly backed Israel’s war and insisted on its “right to defend” itself despite it being accused of committing genocide and carrying out widespread and systematic violations of international law. France has been more openly critical of the Israeli military’s conduct. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Motorcyclist killed in crash with Land Rover on country road

The collision that left a motorcyclist dead involved a Land Rover Discovery.

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5 d. ago Israel systematically targeting hospitals, Gaza health ministry says, after scores die in new IDF strikes – Israel

Gaza officials says hospitals are overwhelmed but are being repeatedly hit by Israel as reports say more than 100 people died in new strikesThe Israeli military said this morning it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, where sirens sounded in several areas.The Iranian backed Houthi rebel group said they had targeted Israel’s main airport, Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, with two ballistic missiles in an overnight operation. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Eurovision 2025 final live: Israel protesters hit crew member with paint during contest

UK’s Remember Monday and Israel’s Yuval Raphael among the acts competing in Basel, Switzerland, tonight, amid rumours that Celine Dion could make a special appearance

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6 d. ago Eurovision crew member hit with paint as pair try to disrupt Israel performance

The incident took place as October 7 survivor Yuval Raphael sang her entry New Day Will Rise in the arena in Basel, Switzerland.

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6 d. ago Eurovision in chaos as protestors attempt to storm stage after Israel's performance

This year's Eurovision Song Contest was the centre of a protest as two people tried to storm the stage during the Israeli performance, leaving one crew member hit with paint

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7 d. ago Moment Gaza residents flee as Israeli airstrike hits house caught on video

Footage captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a building in Jabaliya, in the Gaza Strip, on Thursday, 15 May.

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