Search results for ‘UN security council’
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Is peace possible with Netanyahu in Israel and Hamas in Gaza?
The suffering in Gaza makes the need for a ceasefire ever more urgent. One of the most important players in any lasting peace in the Middle East is Saudi Arabia.
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Russia war ‘dramatically increases’ chance of nuclear power disaster – Ukrainian Historian
Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy talks to us about the threat of nuclear accidents, and how Russia’s war with Ukraine has increased the chances of one happening.
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Dozens more Palestinians killed as US urges ceasefire deal
It had been feared the Democratic convention would be overshadowed by violent protests over the war in Gaza. That didn’t happen.
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Deadly Russian missile on Ukrainian town kills 14 and injures 43
At least 14 people have been killed and 43 others were injured after Russian forces struck a supermarket and post office in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka.
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Netanyahu ‘survival’ depends on ‘expanding war’ says head of Palestinian National Initiative
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a Palestinian request for full UN membership on Friday. Israel’s ally, the US, is expected to block the move because it would effectively recognise a Palestinian state. It comes as the UN appeals for more than £2.2 billion to help people in Gaza and the…
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FactCheck: why has Iran just fired drones and missiles at Israel and does it make a wider war more likely?
Why are Iran and Israel so hostile to one another, and what could last night’s events mean for the prospects of a wider war in the Middle East?
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FactCheck: who are the Houthis, why has the UK used air strikes in Yemen and how is it linked to Israel and Gaza?
RAF Typhoons joined air strikes against targets in Yemen last night.
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UK Cabinet considers potential military action against Yemen Houthi fighters
Shipments through the Red Sea have been on hold, amid a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Houthis.
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Israel-Gaza war: Hamas says over 20,000 killed since October 7th
The leader of Hamas is in Egypt tonight where there are hopes that a new deal on hostage and prisoner exchanges could be on the cards. But in New York the United Nations Security council has delayed a vote calling for humanitarian access for a third time, amid wrangling about the wording of the resolution.…
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‘Nowhere is safe in Gaza’ as Israeli forces close in on areas north and south
Heavy fighting has been taking place across Gaza – with Israeli and Hamas forces taking part in house to house battles, reaching the centre of the southern city of Khan Younis.
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FactCheck: is the new BA.2.86 Covid variant spreading in the UK?
How severe is the new variant and how many cases have there been in the UK so far?
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FactCheck: what is the Renters’ Reform bill and what does it mean to abolish ‘no fault’ eviction?
The government has introduced a new “Renters’ Reform” bill as part of what is set to be the biggest shakeup of renters’ rights in England since the 1980s. But what is the bill and what will it mean for renters? FactCheck takes a look.
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Iran to disband morality police, says attorney general
After more than two months of unrest that’s seen hundreds of people killed by security forces, Iran’s government has made – what on the face of it – appears to be a concession to anti-government protesters, by disbanding the country’s morality police.
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Explained: Is Russia changing its approach to the Ukraine war?
As his missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities this morning, Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of his security council.
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‘Putin intends to make his point,’ says analyst Fiona Hill – as Russia accused of Nordstream gas leak
The White House have announced the US is readying another $1.1 billion support package for Ukraine – including hundreds of armoured vehicles and drones.