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UK aid cuts to vaccines could lead to half a million child deaths, MPs warned

Conservative former minister Sir David Davis asked Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty how he “lives with himself”.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Advice for tourists after Myanmar earthquake

The UK government has issued new guidance to travellers visiting Thailand and Myanmar after the powerful earthquake struck

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to South Korea during wildfires which have killed 27?

The latest travel advice as wildfires rage in south-eastern areas

The Independent UK

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Mother of woman killed by suspected methanol poisoning demands Laos be put on no-travel list

Exclusive: Simone White died along with five others at a popular stop on the southeast Asia backpacker trail

The Independent UK

Civilian deaths from strikes on Gaza ‘appalling’, says Foreign Office minister

Lord Collins of Highbury said the UK Government is focused on trying to return to the ceasefire agreement.

Evening Standard

Planned law to recognise Palestinian statehood rejected by UK Government

A proposed law requiring the UK to recognise a Palestinian state has been rejected by the Government.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government says it cannot support Palestinian state recognition Bill

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Northover had tabled draft legislation in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

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SNP join call for full inquiry into UK Government's involvement in Gaza 'genocide'

THE SNP have joined cross-party calls for a full, public inquiry into the UK Government’s involvement in Israel’s assault on Gaza ...

The National (Scotland)

UK accuses Russia of driving its Moscow embassy towards closure

Foreign Office responds to expulsion of British diplomat and diplomatic spouse with tit-for-tat move

The Guardian - UK

Britain expels Russian diplomat and another one’s spouse in tit-for-tat retaliation

Foreign Secretary David Lammy summoned Russia’s ambassador to London to the Foreign Office for a dressing down

Evening Standard

UK presses Syria’s interim government to guarantee safety of all Syrians

Hamish Falconer said violence in recent days meant it was a ‘critical moment’ for the interim authorities to demonstrate their aims.

Evening Standard

UN talks to end Cyprus crisis are ‘a waste of time’ unless Starmer changes British policy, UK minister warned

Exclusive: UK foreign office minister Stephen Doughty will land in Cyprus on Friday to meet leaders of both sides of the divided island

The Independent UK

Minister ‘pushing for peace’ in Middle East attended jazz club event, MPs hear

MP Ellie Chowns was told Middle East minister Hamish Falconer did not reply to her urgent question as he was ‘in the region pushing for a peace deal’.

Evening Standard

Cross-party group of MPs express ‘deep concern’ over cuts to UK’s aid budget

International development committee warns of the potential damage cuts may cause in letter to the PM

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The Independent UK

No slave trade reparations, minister says, amid warning UK is ‘resented’ abroad

Foreign Office minister Anneliese Dodds vowed to work with Caribbean governments on ‘the most pressuring challenges of today and the future’.

The National (Scotland)

Foreign Office urged by Labour MP to delay East Kilbride move after aid budget cut

The Foreign Office has been urged to pause its move from East Kilbride to Glasgow following cuts to the international development budget to boost…

The Guardian - UK

Former Foreign Office head warns Reeves not to cut international aid

Exclusive: As chancellor scans budget for savings, Simon McDonald says need for humanitarian spending is ‘greater than ever’

The Independent UK

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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Evening Standard

Afghanistan evacuation whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case against FCDO

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

International Business Times UK

British Couple Detained in Iran Ignored Travel Warnings—Now Face Years In Jail or Execution

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in Iran after ignoring travel warnings, now facing espionage charges that could lead to years in prison or the death penalty.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Is Mexico safe for tourists right now?

The latest travel advice after the US warned spring breakers not to travel to one region

The Independent UK

A holiday to North Korea is ‘like a school trip’ says operator behind new tour as isolated nation reopens

Exclusive: ‘You enjoy and endure a trip to North Korea in equal measure,’ says Simon Cockerell of Koryo Tours

Evening Standard

Richard Ratcliffe: Government must act fast to help British couple held in Iran

Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been detained in the Middle Eastern country, which previously held Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe for six years.

The Independent UK

British couple detained in Iran while on round-the-world motorbike trip are named

Craig and Lindsay Foreman’s family said they are ‘united in our determination to secure their safe return’

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