UK and Palestine: A historic contextCanada, the United Kingdom, and Australia on Sunday announced official recognition of Palestinian statehood in a coordinated move, challenging Israel and putting them at odds with the United States. Lammy said in July that these rights have largely been neglected and described recognition as correcting "a historical injustice which continues to unfold." Palestinian head of mission Husam Zomlot echoed this, saying, "The issue today is ending the denial of our existence that started 108 years ago, in 1917. I think today, the British people should celebrate a day when history is being corrected. "Israel’s government has repeatedly opposed a two-state solution and continues to expand settlements in the West Bank, land intended for a future Palestinian state.Since the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas on Israel, more than 60,000 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

But Mr Lammy, now the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary as well as Sir Keir Starmer’s deputy, said “three jobs is quite enough”. David Lammy said there was no serious prospect of him replacing Lord Mandelson in Washington (Carl Court/PA)Mr Lammy, who was mentioned as a possible contender for the Washington job in a Sun column, suggested there were other suitable candidates for the role. He told LBC Radio: “I’m not just Deputy Prime Minister, I’m also Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. But really, there’s no serious prospect of me going to Washington, DC.”Lord Mandelson was sacked over the extent of his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Potential ambassadors could include outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore, former cabinet secretary Sir Mark Sedwill or veteran diplomat Christian Turner, who is set to take up the role of ambassador at the United Nations in New York.

The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. “We recognized the state of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people. Today we join over 150 countries who recognize a Palestinian state also. A U.N. commission this month declared that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel denies. The creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is seen internationally as the only realistic way to resolve the conflict for the long term.

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Here are five things the town is best known for. Food and drinkAldeburgh Fish and Chips has received national recognition(Image: Newsquest)This town is well known for its food and drink, with Which? Benjamin BrittenBenjamin Britten founded the Aldeburgh Festival(Image: Supplied)It is also well known for Benjamin Britten, as he founded the Aldeburgh Festival in 1948, and it is still a major arts event focusing on classical music. The ScallopThe Aldeburgh scallop(Image: Archant)This seaside town is known for 'The Scallop', because it is a four-meter-high landmark. This is because it is to honour Benjamin Britten, who lived in the town and was a founder of the Aldeburgh festival.

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeEuropean human rights laws must be “fit for the times that we live in today”, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said amid frustration about difficulties deporting migrants. The Government is working with allies on potential reforms to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and is also examining how it is applied in domestic courts. Mr Lammy, who is also the Justice Secretary, said the law as it was currently being interpreted was being abused. “But I do believe that we do need to interpret Article 8 for the times that we live in today.

Harry Hints at Major Life Shift After Private Talk; Could a Royal Return to UK Be Coming? Harry and Meghan's private life in CaliforniaFather-son reunion sparks speculationRoughly five years after their controversial exit from the UK Royal family and making major public allegations against them, are Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle plotting a return to the UK? According to singer Joss Stone, 38, Harry opened up about the possibility of him and Meghan Markle making their way home.Speaking to Hello! Clearly, these are priorities Harry and Meghan have voiced about their own children.According to Stone, Harry seemed genuinely interested in her experience. Despite their controversial remarks against the Royal family and increasing emotional distance, Prince Harry has repeatedly expressed his desire to reconnect with his father.

The University of Glasgow loses six positions from the previous year in The Times and Sunday Times UK University Rankings, and places 22nd as the best University in the UK and third in Scotland. It presents low scores in teaching quality and student experience. It is currently ranked as the fifth worst university in the UK for teaching quality, scoring 80.1%. University of St Andrews confirms its second place, followed by University of Strathclyde’s which gained nine places from last year, positioning itself as 11th best University in the UK. University of Strathclyde is also awarded with the title of Runner-up University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times, while Glasgow Caledonian University is Runner-up for Modern University of the Year.

Who's behind the hitU.S. chart momentumWider chart moves'Golden,' the breakout OST from Netflix's animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' holds No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart for a seventh overall week, maintaining the summit over Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' in the latest update released Friday local time. Coverage notes the trio's creative roles tied to the project's music direction, connecting K-pop sensibilities with Western pop structures for broad audience reach. These aligned results position 'Golden' among the year's most visible OST-fueled hits from streaming to radio rotation.Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' OST entries rose this week in the U.K.: 'Soda Pop' up to No. Yonhap News summarises that OST clustering at the top end marks a rare configuration for an animated project's music slate in recent years

During the festive season in the lead up to Christmas, the gardens at Helmingham Hall are transformed into a spectacle of light, sound, and colour. With new installations, the trail takes visitors through glowing walkways and across the historic drawbridge. The Times has named it as one of the best light trails to visit in 2025. Visitors will also be able to enjoy street food and drink, and the Stable Shops will be open selling unique gifts. Tickets for the Illuminated Garden Trail start from £20 for adults and £10 for children.

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A Florida federal judge on Saturday tossed out a $15 billion (NZ$25 billion) defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times. US District Judge Steven Merryday ruled that Trump’s 85-page lawsuit was overly long and full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal case. “A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration at a political rally,” Merryday wrote in a four-page order. The lawsuit targeted four Times journalists in a book and three articles published within a two-month period before the last election. The lawsuit delves into Trump’s work on The Apprentice TV show and an “extensive list” of Trump’s other media appearances.

Each covert op costs around £1,500 but MoD reckons they save millions in compensationMILITARY chiefs hired private detectives almost 300 times to spy on veterans suspected of exaggerating injury claims. Each covert op costs about £1,500 but the Ministry of Defence reckons they save millions in compensation. Covert surveillance of service personnel is carried out under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, which was brought in to help police and MI5 monitor terrorists. Last year, the department paid out £135.5million to injured service personnel — including £6.5million to somebody hurt in an assault course fall. The MoD said: “Surveillance should be of no concern to claimants with a legitimate claim and where the alleged injury has not been exaggerated.”

The broadcaster had previously hinted that the new series would launch in October, but no exact date had been given until now. But as Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman closed the first show of the 2025 series with "start dancing!" Claudia teased that a first look at Celebrity Traitors was on the way. BBC confirms exact start date for Celebrity Traitors 2025 in OctoberBBC One then showed a clip of the Celebrity Traitors cast, including the likes of broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, singer Charlotte Church and TV presenter Kate Garraway, sitting around the famous roundtable. How 'The Traitors' TV Show WorksIt was then revealed that Celebrity Traitors will be starting on Wednesday, October 8, on BBC One and iPlayer from 9pm.