Middle East
Starmer resists pressure to describe war in Gaza as ‘genocide’
The Prime Minister was asked in the Commons for his definition of the word.
Israeli strikes kill 46 people in Gaza Strip and 33 in Lebanon, medics say
The new bombardment on both fronts came as international aid agencies said Israel has missed a US deadline to ramp up aid allowed in to Gaza.
UN: Israel building on Alpha Line with Syria saw ‘severe violation’ of ceasefire
The major construction project is under way along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria.
Amsterdam police warn of fresh calls for unrest a day after rioters torch tram
There has been a tense atmosphere since violence erupted last week following the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax match.
Starmer seeks ‘strong, special relationship’ with US after Trump election win
Sir Keir Starmer promised to work with Donald Trump on protecting the special relationship in a ‘more volatile world’.
Starmer congratulates Trump on ‘historic’ US election victory
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could cause diplomatic headaches for the UK.
Donald Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ as he looks set for White House return
The Republican nominee told his supporters ‘America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate’.
Trump wins in two key swing states in race against Kamala Harris for presidency
Democrat candidate Ms Harris’s hopes for the presidency now rely on winning in the five remaining battleground states.
Trump wins first key battleground as Harris’s path to victory narrows
The Republican candidate won in North Carolina, one of the seven crucial swing states.
Trump takes early lead in predicted election results as polls close across US
Crucial battleground states including Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are yet to be called and could tip the balance.