5 h. ago Palestinian recognition not the final destination, says Zomlot

The head of the Palestinian mission spoke at the SNP conference on Sunday, thanking the people of Scotland.

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5 h. ago SNP leader John Swinney refuses to apologise for raising recognition of Palestinian state at Jewish vigil for Hamas victims

John Swinney was booed by a furious crowd as he spoke at an event at Holyrood to mark the second anniversary of the October 7 atrocities.

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4 d. ago Easter Island mystery is SOLVED: Scientists finally pinpoint exactly how ancient people moved the iconic head statues 900 years ago

Using a combination of 3D modelling and real-life experiments, scientists have confirmed that the statues actually 'walked' to their final destinations.

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6 d. ago Gaza ceasefire talks live: Israeli airstrikes continue with negotiations due to begin in Egypt

Negotiators from the US, Israel and Hamas are set to begin talks, as the US president said the first phase should be completed this weekIsrael continues Gaza bombardment as Trump plan negotiators arrive in CairoEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has praised Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, saying it could mark the start of a path towards stability in the region.In an address to mark the 1973 war between Israel and Egypt that led to the end of Israel’s occupation of the Sinai peninsula, Sisi said on Monday:I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in Gaza after two years of war, genocide, killing and destruction.A ceasefire, the return of prisoners and detainees, the reconstruction of Gaza and the launch of a peaceful political process that leads to the establishment and recognition of the Palestinian state means we are on the right path to lasting peace and stability. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Comedian Jason Manford shares Storm Amy 'Final Destination' moment on flight

The comedian was unable to get to Belfast for a gig tonight which has now been cancelled.

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9 d. ago ‘They never told me where I was going’: a family falls into Louisiana’s ‘black hole’ of deportation

Exclusive: A mother and her two US citizen children – including one with stage 4 cancer – disappeared and were deported to HondurasIt was a highway exit sign that gave away their final destination: Alexandria, Louisiana.They were driven in the back of an immigration enforcement truck – their belongings confiscated and their passports seized. Rosario* and her two US citizen children – one of whom has stage 4 kidney cancer – had no idea where agents were planning to take them. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'I went to Ibiza and it felt like I was in nightmare Final Destination film'

A British man holidaying in Ibiza has declared the Spanish island 'is done' as his trip to the Mediterranean ended in disaster due to torrential rain and flooding

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1 week ago Ibiza likened to Final Destination as flooding hits with whole island 'in chaos'

A travel blogger has shared a series of videos and pictures from Ibiza, which has been hit by torrential rain and flooding, as he declares the Spanish island "is done"

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1 week ago Brit declares 'Ibiza is done' as holiday ends in 'Final Destination nightmare'

Travel blogger Taylor Budd saw his trip to Ibiza tarnished by torrential rain and flooding, with an alert sent to all mobile phones causing 'everyone to go into a panic'

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1 week ago Atlético crush Real Madrid to leave Simeone in tears and Alonso hurting | Sid Lowe

Emotions abound at the Metropolitano as Atleti’s five goals left the coach crying on the touchline and his team revitalisedIn the final few minutes before the derby day that was destined to be the best they ever had, Diego Simeone gathered his players and asked if they were OK. The pressure was intense, their need desperate, but of all the things that are truly important in your lives, he wanted to know, is there anything that’s not right? Does anyone have any problems?“All of them said ‘no’,” Atlético Madrid’s manager admitted later, when the Metropolitano had finally fallen silent, the singing drifting in from down Avenida de Luis Aragonés instead. “So I said: ‘then play, have fun. You’re good. Enjoy yourselves. A footballer’s life passes quickly, make the most of it; these games don’t come back.’” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England face day of destiny against Canada as World Cup final launches women’s rugby into ‘new era’

A sold-out crowd will watch the Red Roses bid to crown their dominance with Canada confident they can spoil the hosts’ party

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2 w. ago Trump ‘promised Arab leaders he would not let Israel annex the West Bank’

Israeli ministers have called for the annexation of the occupied territory in retaliation for the growing global recognition of a Palestinian state

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2 w. ago Readers' Letters: The UK has shamefully surrendered to Hamas terrorists

A reader say the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to extend the conflict in Gaza

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2 w. ago A glut of VIPs and a heckled minister see Palestinian flag raised at London’s newest embassy

Ambassador welcomes historic event with MPs keen to be seen but minister faces awkward crowdUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe flag-raising event to mark Britain’s recognition of the Palestinian state was running a little late at London’s newest embassy. Over a century late it might be argued.The formalities had been due to kick off at 11am outside what had been known as the Palestinian Mission to the UK but there was a problem: too many VIPs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Palestinian mission in UK celebrates statehood recognition, raises flag in London

Palestinian mission in UK celebrates statehood recognition, raises flag in London  Arab News

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2 w. ago Moment Palestinian flag raised outside London mission for first time after UK recognition

A Palestinian flag was raised outside Palestine's mission to the UK in London on Monday, 22 September, after Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK will recognise a Palestinian state “to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis”.

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2 w. ago Israeli politicians react bitterly to international recognitions of Palestinian state

Experts say move by nations including UK and Australia won’t change government policy and could strengthen its grip on powerMiddle East crisis – live updatesA wave of international recognitions of a Palestinian state has prompted bitter and almost unanimous condemnation across the political spectrum in Israel, uniting political foes and, analysts said, potentially reinforcing the ruling coalition’s grip on power.The UK, Portugal, Australia and Canada formally recognised a state of Palestine on Sunday while France was expected to follow suit on Monday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

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2 w. ago Recognition of Palestinian state ‘long overdue’, says SNP MP

Stephen Gethins said ‘more needed to be done’ after the UK Government’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

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2 w. ago Fury at UK's 'performative' recognition of Palestinian state as Yvette Cooper pleads with Israel not to respond by settling more territory

The US has joined the backlash at the 'performative' move, which has been condemned as a 'reward' for Hamas terrorism.

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