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Politics / 18 weeks ago
UK signals plan to recognise Palestinian State in September, but on condition
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom intends to formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, but only if Israel has not taken “substantive steps” toward peace. This also translates into Israel agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza, halting annexation plans, allowing aid delivery, and committing to a two‑state solution.
Politics / 19 weeks ago
Europe divided: Support for Ukraine's aid reveals sharp East-West split
As Russia’s war against Ukraine moves on into its fourth year, a newly released map from The World in Maps in coordination with the European Union Military Staff (EUMS) reveals a divided continent over the question: Should Europe keep helping Ukraine? The graphic shows varying levels of public support across EU member states for continuing financial and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, uncovering a significant rift between Western/Northern European countries and several nations in Central and Southeastern Europe.
Politics / 27 weeks ago
Europe’s emerging coalition: Which countries are willing to send troops to Ukraine?
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have publicly discussed the idea of European troops playing a role in the post-war stabilisation of Ukraine. The emphasis, according to diplomatic sources, is not on direct combat with Russian forces but on tasks like: This proposal represents a significant evolution from previous Western strategies, which have primarily focused on arming Ukraine without direct troop deployments.
