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Two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have been subject to sanctions by the UK. Security Minister Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government will be banned from entering and their assets will be frozen. The…

Activist Greta Thunberg reached Paris after her deportation from Israel on Tuesday and called for stronger action to support humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip. Speaking upon arrival at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, Ms Thunberg called for the release…

“Happy Endings,” a romantic comedy about a pair of androids who fall in love, won the Tony Award for best new musical on Sunday. One of the main actors, Darren Criss, had just won the award for outstanding actor in…

National Guard troops clashed with protesters in Los Angeles on Sunday, just hours after the troops arrived in the city and, at the direction of President Donald Trump, tear gas was used against a growing crowd gathered outside a federal…

Republicans and Democrats traded sharp remarks on Sunday after US President Donald Trump sent the National Guard to Los Angeles amid widespread protests against increasingly divisive immigration raids. “We must remember that Trump does not seek healing or order. He…

Pope Leo has criticized the rise of nationalist political movements around the world, calling for reconciliation and dialogue in line with his promise to make the Catholic Church an embodiment of peace. The Pope celebrated Mass on Sunday in St…

Israel’s defense minister has assured that the aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists will not be able to reach the Gaza Strip. Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will not allow anyone to violate its naval blockade…

Comedian Dawn French has apologised after posting a video about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, saying she “clumsily used a mocking tone” and the video “felt one-sided”. The Vicar of Dibley actress posted a video on social media this…

US President Donald Trump has said he has no interest in repairing relations with Elon Musk and warned that his former ally and campaign donor could face “serious consequences” if he decides to support Democrats in the upcoming election. In…

Donald Trump said on Saturday there would be “serious consequences” if Elon Musk started funding US Democrats running against Republicans who back the president’s sweeping tax and spending cuts, adding that his relationship with the billionaire donor was over. In…