The countries have a history of occasional conflict, but this latest fight comes after an old friendship crumbled.
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How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga’s online conspiracy wing
In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president’s approach to the long-running saga.
French pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble – so will Starmer follow suit?
The prime minister is facing pressure at home and abroad to recognise a Palestinian state.
Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks
The talks are the first since Israel and the US attacked Tehran’s nuclear facilities in June.
Former Congolese president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.
‘All the people are hungry’: Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food
All week across the BBC we’ve been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.
‘Fantastic progress’ in trade deal talks with US – India minister
Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.
Maxwell interview about Epstein ‘very productive’, lawyer says
The questioning by a US official, which will resume on Friday, comes amid a public clamour for the release of Epstein files.
Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in tense exchange
The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.
Pro-Palestinian convict freed by France after 41 years
Georges Abdallah will immediately be expelled to his native Lebanon after his release early on Friday.