The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.
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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukraine’s president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.
Kyiv in mourning after strikes as allies discuss military support
EU defence ministers are meeting to discuss further support following a large aerial attack on Kyiv.
Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Leading Italian politicians spoke out against the site, which blamed the “toxic” behaviour of its users.
Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says
Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas’s attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris
A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president.
How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM’s career – and the Shinawatra dynasty
Thailand’s Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.
Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics guidelines in a call where she called Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen “uncle” and criticised the Thai army.
Has crime in Washington fallen two weeks on from Trump’s crackdown?
Trump says crimes in the capital “are down like we wouldn’t believe” following his crackdown.
A pregnant woman’s diary of escape from war zone: ‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’
Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan’s conflict.