UK formally recognises Palestinian state
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:34:13 GMT
Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".
Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:49:06 GMT
With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge
Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:24:56 GMT
Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".
UK rewarding Hamas, says mother of freed British-Israeli hostage
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:34:37 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Hamas can have "no future, no role in government, no role in security".
Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:01:20 GMT
Palestinians living in the West Bank describe the impact of Israel's occupying control.
Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:49:06 GMT
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:00:34 GMT
Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.
Renowned TV presenter John Stapleton dies aged 79
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:41:39 GMT
The presenter, who featured on the BBC's Watchdog, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:02:38 GMT
A spokesperson for the duchess says the message was sent to counter a threat Epstein had made to sue her for defamation.
Lib Dems consider ditching opposition to ID cards
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:49:48 GMT
Leader Sir Ed Davey - who helped block Labour's last attempt to bring in ID cards - says "times have changed".
