Point of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Canada Central Bank Holds Rate Steady Citing US Tariff 'Threats' Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, as the major US trading partner confronts economic uncertainty two days before President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean? France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart… The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025
Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything? French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by Israel and the US and welcomed by Palestinians and Arab countries, the reaction in France has been mixed. Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2025
This is no time for Britain to recognise Palestine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When it comes to recognising Palestinian statehood, the arguments are finely balanced. Heartbreaking as it is, such a move would not save a single malnourished infant in Gaza – and would only isolate the prime minister from the one powerbroker with any real influence over Israel’s… The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White House The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Marco Rubio says France’s recognition of Palestinian state is ‘slap in the face for 7 October victims’ UK is facing growing calls to recognise Palestine but the Trump administration has condemned the move The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Rumours to Fallen Leaves: the seven best film to watch on TV this week A wild zombie plot set in a G7 summit, and a unique romantic comedy packed with deadpan humour The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
The biggest voices need to admit Australia is a low-taxing nation before joining the economic reform conversation Acoss’s new report factchecks some myths about Australia’s tax system and should be the basis of any discussion at the government’s roundtable The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: International protest over arrests at anti-corruption agency Transparency International condemns ‘massive’ pressure on NABU while G7 ambassadors express ‘serious concerns’. What we know on day 1,245 The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Five Great Reads: the science of pain, a G7 horror show, and is it safe to use magic mushrooms while pregnant? Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025
EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU Targets Russian Oil In Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025
Euronews · Jul 18, 2025 EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto.
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025 Russia may face Trump tariffs in 50 days, what does US import from Russia? Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing US sanctions.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Why the UK is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations Declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children in the UK at risk of measles, as Rebecca Thomas reports
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025 UK worst in G7 for MMR jab rates, as 30m children worldwide not fully immunised More than 14m children globally have not had single routine jab as figures show less than 90% of those eligible in UK had first MMR last year
We Got This Covered · Jul 14, 2025 ‘Unbelievable’: Did Donald Trump just hand his opponents the perfect weapon by making enemies out of everyone who sells us stuff? Either the US calms down, or a united front is formed.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Starmer to meet Trump during Scotland trip ahead of state visit The US president is expected to travel to Scotland in July before the state visit in September.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 Labour MPs call on Starmer to focus on radical ideas to lower cost of living Exclusive: Warnings from group of 104 MPs come amid fears party could lose next election if voters do not feel better off
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025 Starmer declines to rule out wealth tax as Badenoch brands him ‘weak’ Prime Minister fails to rule out tax on overall wealth as Tory leader tears into Prime Minister over ‘series of chaotic U-turns’
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Starmer in race against time to secure Trump tariff carve-out as deadline looms Downing Street refused to say whether the government was confident that a deal to eliminate US tariffs on UK steel would be struck ahead of the deadline
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 UK steel firms on edge as talks to cut Trump tariffs near deadline British industry could still be hit by levy on exports to US as No 10 confirms deal on reduction not completed
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Brics summit in Brazil tries to reinvent collective approach to world’s problems President Lula rebukes wealthy countries for retreating on climate and trade but bloc is divided and unbalanced