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The tragedy of charging Israel with genocide

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the UN rules on the criminality of the conflict in Gaza, the world’s only Jewish state finds itself isolated and at odds with the West

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson

Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office

Letter to MPs says former US ambassador went through process only after his new role was announced to public

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Yvette Cooper condemns ‘appalling’ Israeli offensive on Gaza City

The Israeli military has begun a ground offensive against Gaza’s largest city.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

First group of children from Gaza arrive in UK for life-saving NHS treatment

Care and support package, including housing, will help 30-50 young Palestinians for an initial two years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites

Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, said his fellow Labour MPs were feeling ‘concerned, slightly downtrodden, a little bit browbeaten’.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion

Russian drones violated Polish airspace and were shot down by Poland and Nato on Tuesday night.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions

France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UK

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Prince Harry visits Kyiv to support wounded Ukrainian soldiers

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv to support wounded service members and met with the Ukrainian prime minister, aiming to aid the country's recovery process.

Euronews · Sep 12, 2025