UN criticises Starmer's welfare reforms and warns measures will 'increase poverty rates'

Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says

Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says Some 144 of the UN’s 193 member states recognise Palestine as a state, including most of the global south but only a handful of the 27 European Union member countries do. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/portugal-to-consult-major-parties-and-president-about-palestinian-state-recognition-pm-say Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

‘Sanctions Don’t Bother Him’ Trump Drops BOMBSHELL Over Russia-Ukraine War | Zelenksy Loses War?

President Donald Trump has admitted that new U.S. sanctions on Russia might not have any effect on Vladimir Putin — but is moving ahead with them anyway. Trump slashed the peace window for a Ukraine deal from 50 days to just 10, warning of brutal economic penalties if Moscow doesn't comply. These include up to 100% tariffs and potential secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Russia. While Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplayed the threats, saying Russia has developed “sanctions immunity,” Trump’s frustration is mounting. The president also announced that special envoy Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Russia following visits to Israel and Gaza. Trump’s acting UN envoy confirmed a ceasefire deadline: August 8. Despite over 10,000 sanctions already in place since the 2014 Ukraine crisis, Putin maintains the West has failed to break Russia’s economy. The standoff is reaching a boiling point. #Trump #Putin #RussiaSanctions #UkraineWar #USRussiaTensions #100PercentTariffs #CeasefireDeadline #Witkoff #Peskov #TrumpPutinShowdown #UkrainePeaceDeal #SecondarySanctions #EconomicWar #SanctionsFail #TrumpWarning #VladimirPutin #SanctionedNation #RussiaImmunity #TrumpSpeech #USForeignPolicy ~ED.102~HT.408~GR.125~

U.S Slaps Sanctions on Palestinian Officials as UK-France Move to Recognize Statehood - Announcement

The U.S. State Department has imposed visa sanctions on senior officials from the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, citing violations of UN resolutions and continued support for terrorism. This comes as the U.K. and France announce plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, escalating tensions across the Middle East. Israeli leadership has condemned these moves, calling them dangerous to peace and regional stability. Here's a breakdown of the diplomatic storm now brewing. #USSanctions #Palestine #Israel #UN #MiddleEastCrisis #MarcoRubio #KeirStarmer #EmmanuelMacron #Netanyahu #Gaza #PLO #Diplomacy #WorldPolitics ~HT.318~ED.103~PR.274~GR.124~

Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK

Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/canada-and-malta-say-they-will-recognise-palestine-joining-france-and-uk Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Keir Starmer announces support for small businesses

Keir Starmer has announced plans to stabilise business rates and allow easier access to loans in a bid to support small businesses. In a speech delivered in Wiltshire on Thursday, the prime minister said 38 businesses are forced to shut every day due to late payments, costing the economy "£11bn per year". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow minister says Palestine recognition 'unlikely'

A shadow minister has said the government's recognition of Palestine as an independent state is unlikely to happen. Keir Starmer said he would recognise the state if Hamas surrendered power. Shadow chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart said: "Hamas is not about to lay down it's weapons and go quietly into the night. I just think this is nonsense really." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn