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Palestine Action
UK

Over 500 arrested at London protest backing Palestine Action

The demonstration took place in Trafalgar Square, where protesters staged a sit-down protest. Officers carried away activists as others cheered and clapped.

Islamabad
Editorial

US, Iran fail to reach deal after 21-hour talks in Pakistan

Each side blamed the other for the failure of the negotiations, which were aimed at ending fighting that has killed thousands and affected global oil prices since it began over six weeks ago.

Starmer-Trump-Getty
UK

Starmer, Trump back steps to resume shipping through Hormuz

The two leaders “agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” the prime minister’s office said.

Police
UK

Extra £5m pledged for patrols at places of worship

The funding will expand deployments under Project Servator, which uses visible and unpredictable patrols to disrupt crime and prevent attacks in public spaces.

English Channel
UK

Four killed in failed attempt to board ‘taxi boat’ to UK

Two men and two women were swept away by the current as they tried to board a boat with dozens of others near the village of Equihen-Plage in northern France,

Lebanon
Editorial

US-Iran talks planned in Islamabad amid Israel-Lebanon tensions

Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon earlier this week, killing hundreds. The strikes came less than 48 hours after a two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran began.

Students
UK

22,000 students asked to return loans over weekend course issue

Students on weekend courses received letters from the Student Loans Company (SLC) or their universities stating that maintenance loans and childcare grants had been awarded in error.

Lebanon
Editorial

Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over US-Iran ceasefire

The escalation came despite a two-week truce agreed between the US and Iran, with both sides earlier claiming progress towards ending a war that has killed thousands across West Asia.