In the decades since the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the UK has broadly supported official recognition of a state of Palestine. So why has it taken more than a century for a government to sign up to it, asks Donald Macintyre
The Independent looks at what conditions Sir Keir has set out ahead of recognition
Starmer said Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK would recognise a Palestinian state in September. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham explains
The entire west coast of the US has been alerted to watch for signs of dangerous waves and parts of Canada, Russia and Japan are also under tsunami alerts
Of the three standouts who were on the sidelines when Gilas Pilipinas whipped up a second half rally to beat Macau in a friendly on Monday night, only June Mar Fajardo is sure of seeing action in the Fiba Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia next week. There’s a very slim chance that gunner Calvin
In the heart of Kathmandu’s tourist hub, Thamel, many cycle rickshaw drivers wait eagerly to take tourists on rides in the vibrant neighborhood.
Rookie AC Miner continues to show the potential to be the cornerstone of ZUS Coffee, considering what the fifth overall pick in the Draft showed on Tuesday night in leading the Thunderbelles to a come-from-behind 19-25, 25-22, 18-25, 25-19, 15-6 win over Chery Tiggo in the PVL On Tour at Candon Arena in Ilocos Sur.
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and US West Coast
A historic show of dominance should have been enough for Makati Football Club’s girls’ team to ease up and celebrate. Not a chance. In fact, the team hopes to follow up its recent success by testing itself against top international programs and hoping to speed up the players’ development. Fresh from conquering the Gothia Cup
Sir Keir Starmer said Israel must allow unhindered aid into Gaza and agree a ceasefire if it wishes to prevent recognition of a Palestinian state
The promising Patrick Tambalque carved out a three-over-par 75 under harsh conditions on Tuesday to lead Santino Pineda by a shot and two others by three strokes at the start if the ICTSI Riviera Golf Junior PGT Championship at the complex’s wind-swept Couples course. Tambalque finished strong in the front nine to grab the pace
Tens of thousands of Deadheads are pouring into San Francisco for three days of Dead & Company concerts in honor of the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary
Three days of investigative hearings on the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and passenger plane over Washington begin Wednesday morning and may reveal new insights into the crash
Doing what the boss says is business as usual for most workers.
Is he really for working men and women?
The police said that a gunman had shot randomly at a group that was preparing to head home to California after a bachelor party weekend. Three people died in the shooting, and three others were injured.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Investigators are piecing together more details about how a former high school football player who blamed the game for his mental health problems carried out a deadly attack on an office building that is home to the NFL
Sending a message to Putin.
Some of Nevada’s leading Democrats now sound like Republicans on public safety.
Democrats get lowest rating in 35 years.
We are going to lose much more by giving ourselves over to this alien sort of technology than we will ever gain.
Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.
Gen Z Bollywood celebs who began as Assistant Directors
