Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
Month: August 2025
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with…
Israel protesters intensify pressure against plan to expand Gaza war
Meanwhile in Gaza, five people, including two children, died in the past 24 hours from malnutrition, the Hamas-run health ministry…
Ukraine’s European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal…
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers
The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.
Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
Eleven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Others were reported killed by Israeli operations, as an upcoming deadline for the evacuation of Gaza City has been reported.
Mexico rules out Trump’s reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.