Palestine

Britain, Canada and Australia recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a coordinated move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution, angering Israel. Other countries, including France, are expected to follow suit in the coming days. There was no immediate response from…

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK has officially recognised Palestine as a state. "Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine," the prime minister said on X, alongside a longer video…

Today, Sir Keir Starmer has delivered on his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state - after setting out a series of conditions in July which there was little prospect Israel could meet, including agreeing a ceasefire with Hamas.  The prime minister has said it recognises the "inalienable right" of the Palestinian…

Deputy prime minister David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestinian state The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, confirmed that the government is currently reviewing whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Lammy stated that an assessment is underway, and a decision on recognising a Palestinian state is…

Today, Sir Keir Starmer has delivered on his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state - after setting out a series of conditions in July which there was little prospect Israel could meet, including agreeing a ceasefire with Hamas.  The prime minister has said it recognises the "inalienable right" of the Palestinian…

Anthony Albanese says he will push for improved global peace and security during meetings with world leaders this week, as allies of Donald Trump warn Australia’s recognition of Palestine could spark “punitive measures” from the US. Albanese arrived in New York on Sunday morning, Australian time, ahead of the UN…

The plague of left-wing violence continued on Saturday evening after a gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club. According to reports, at least one person was shot and killed, while others were injured due to the attendees stampeding in panic.  The shooter allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the…

French actress Juliette Binoche has revealed it was none other than the late Robert Redford who first told her to make her new film, In-I in Motion. Binoche’s directorial debut, a feature documentary exploring the making of her 2008 dance theater show In-I with British dancer and choreographer Akram Khan,…

Last Updated: September 20, 2025, 15:54 IST Portugal will officially recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, joining countries like France and the UK, after consulting PM Luis Montenegro, amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Portugal to officially recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday.…

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag outside of United Nations headquarters in New York on Oct. 9, 2023. Photo by Adam GRAY/AFP Article content Next week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his foreign minister will travel to the United Nations in New York, where his government has said it will…