U.K., Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state

U.K., Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state

LONDON — The U.K., Australia and Canada confirmed Sunday that they are formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite vociferous opposition from the U.S. and Israel. The coordinated initiative from the Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel, announced on the eve of the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering, reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war…

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Starmer’s risky UK invite for Trump

Starmer’s risky UK invite for Trump

For Keir Starmer, securing record levels of US investment into Britain has validated his offer of an unprecedented second state visit to Donald Trump, a high-risk gamble that was designed to keep the unpredictable president on side. Trump celebrated his historic visit to Britain by announcing £150bn ($203bn) of corporate investment in the UK’s technology,…

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