UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Powerful quake hits Russia, Tsunami warnings issued
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East today. The earthquake happened about 126 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and was felt strongly in nearby areas. The quake caused tsunami warnings in several countries, including Japan, the United States, and Guam. In Russia, tsunami waves of 3 to 4 metres were reported in …
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Thailand-US trade talks should be concluded before Aug 1, minister says
Thailand’s trade talks with the United States are expected to be concluded before Aug 1, and US tariffs on the country are not expected to be as high as 36 per cent,
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UN Women says 1 mln women, girls starving in Gaza
One million women and girls in the Gaza Strip are facing mass starvation, violence and abuse, UN Women said in a statement on the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza on Monday.
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Boeing flight catches fire on runway at U.S. airport
A Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by American Airlines caught fire on the runway at Denver International Airport on Saturday, prompting a swift emergency evacuation of more than 170 passengers. The aircraft, operating Flight 3023 to Miami, experienced a mechanical issue involving a tire while accelerating for takeoff. This led to smoke and a small fire near the plane’s landing …
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EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners.
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Three killed and others injured in German train derailment
At least three people have been killed and several others have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, police say.
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Passengers exit American Airlines flight via emergency slide after aborted takeoff
An American Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff at the Denver airport on Saturday after a landing gear malfunction led to fire and smoke on the runway.
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Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand
Cambodia has called for an “immediate” ceasefire with Thailand, after two days of cross-border fighting between the two South East Asian neighbours.
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France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said, which will make it the first G7 nation to do so.
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