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Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims

Ex-Foreign Office official says he saw conduct that ‘crossed the threshold into complicity with war crimes’

The Guardian - UK

Global leaders have a selective view of sovereignty. It matters, as long as it’s in their interests

Whether in Gaza or the Chagos Islands, denying a people’s identity and rights paves the way to robbing them of their autonomy to govern

The Guardian - UK

Government denies talks with Caribbean nations over slave trade reparations

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls on Foreign Office to talk to Caribbean representatives on reparations for the historic slave trade

The Independent UK

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Palmerston, Former Chief Mouser, Returns As Feline Diplomat

Palmerston, the former UK Foreign Office cat, returns to public service in Bermuda as a feline relations consultant. Follow his diplomatic journey in this ...

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Palmerston the cat comes out of retirement for ‘purr-fect’ job in Bermuda

Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new job

The Independent UK

UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move after 'spy' row

Foreign Office says move is response to ‘unprovoked and baseless’ decision to expel UK diplomat from Moscow

Evening Standard

Russian diplomat’s accreditation revoked by Foreign Office

The Foreign Office said the move was in response to an ‘unprovoked and baseless’ decision to expel a member of staff from the UK embassy in Moscow.

The Independent UK

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Dodds: UK opposes any moves to force Palestinians to leave Gaza

President Donald Trump had suggested the US could take ownership of the war-torn territory.

The Independent UK

Government denies claims Chagos Islands deal could cost £18 billion

There are signs of unease within the Government about the plan to hand over the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Evening Standard

Peter Mandelson calls past remarks about Trump ‘ill-judged and wrong’

Labour peer says president has won ‘fresh respect’ ahead of expected confirmation as ambassador to the US

The Guardian - UK

Russia would need 100 years to conquer Ukraine at current rate, says David Lammy

The Foreign Secretary made the remarks as he updated MPs about the new 100-year partnership deal between the UK and Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Delay finalising Chagos Islands deal until after Trump inauguration, say Tories

The UK wants to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius but lease back the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

Evening Standard

UK refuses to follow US lead declaring genocide in Sudan

Foreign Office minister Anneliese Dodds said the UK Government’s position would be based on the International Criminal Court’s determination.

Evening Standard

Brexiteer meltdown as Starmer makes May’s chief EU negotiator Foreign Office chief mandarin

Sir Oliver Robbins’ appointment is being seen as a signal of intent for Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

MP suggests Israeli ambassador should face expulsion amid war in Gaza

John McDonnell called for isolation both economically and militarily for Israel.

The Independent UK

Government should be ‘ashamed’ of policies on Gaza, former cabinet minister says

Conservative MP Kit Malthouse suggested Foreign Office ministers should resign and said that policies are arguably underpinned by ‘inherent racism’.

The National (Scotland)

Labour fail to say whether support for Israel is 'moral and legal'

LABOUR have failed to say whether they believe their policy of continuing to arm the Israeli military will be defensible as “moral and legal” in…

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say

Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest

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Labour minister says she doesn't know 'what genocidal attitude is' amid Israel debate

A LABOUR minister has claimed that she does not know “what a genocidal attitude is” after being challenged on Israel ...

Evening Standard

British contact with banned Syrian rebel group risks legitimising them – Tories

Conservative shadow minister Wendy Morton told MPs British officials meeting with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) could help it solidify its position.

The Independent UK

Could Syria return as a tourism destination? What to consider after years of devastation under Assad

Exclusive: While Damascus airport is currently closed, daily flights connect the UK with Beirut, which is only 60 miles from the Syrian capital

The Independent UK

Tour operator to relaunch Syria trips ‘as soon as possible’ – despite Foreign Office warning

Exclusive: ‘As soon as it becomes apparent that things are stable, I could run trips immediately’ says Dylan Harris of Lupine Travel

The Guardian - UK

Alaa Abd el-Fattah: mother on hunger strike takes protest to Westminster

Laila Soueif to sit outside Foreign Office over Cairo’s extended detention of her British-Egyptian dissident son

Evening Standard

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MP John McDonnell said the Foreign Office should change the travel advice for Egypt on its website

Evening Standard

Talk of ‘negotiations’ does not change Ukraine approach – minister

Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel had asked whether Sir Keir Starmer’s comments represented ‘a departure from the current approach’.

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