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Author Sally Rooney vows to keep backing banned Palestine Action group

Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life.

Greece

Greek police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

Gaza

IDF approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says

No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the take over of Gaza City following an all-night session.

South Sudan

Israel in talks to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory.

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Economy

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli firms

The fund held stock in 61 Israeli companies at the end of June this year, although public pressure to terminate the contracts has been mounting.

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WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protests held across Greece over Gaza war

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Sunday as part of nationwide protests calling for an end to the war in Gaza.

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'Depravity and lawlessness’: U2 speak out on Israel’s actions in Gaza

Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas' "diabolical" actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve "our categorical and unequivocal condemnation."

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Kneecap continue to call out Gaza 'genocide' ahead of Sziget fest ban

The Irish rap trio Kneecap would have graced the stage at this year's Sziget festival today had the Hungarian government had not banned the band from the country. Regardless, the band continues to tour and have vowed to keep using their platform to call out 'genocide and war criminals'.

Australia

Australia will recognise Palestine in September, PM Albanese says

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Europe News

466 arrested in protests backing banned group Palestine Action

Hundreds of protesters in central London showing support to recently banned Palestine Action group have been arrested.

United Kingdom

US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, Vance says

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

Germany

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says

Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

Gaza

Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City

Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas.

Culture news

Mubi facing pressure from film industry over Israeli military ties

A growing number of filmmakers are calling on Mubi to cut ties from investment fund Sequoia Capital, which backs several Israeli defence-tech start-ups.

Europe News

EU credibility at risk over Israel stance, warns ex-ambassador

The inconsistent application of international law on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank is damaging Europe’s credibility with the Global South, with which the EU aims to strengthen trade ties, former EU Ambassador to Palestine tells Euronews.

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UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest

The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.

Gaza

At least 10 people killed near two aid distribution sites in Gaza

The violence came a day after US officials visited the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF site, and the US ambassador Steve Witkoff described the troubled system as “an incredible feat.”

Europe News

Portugal to consult major parties about Palestine 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.

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Leonardo DiCaprio faces backlash for co-financing hotel in Israel

Leonardo DiCaprio has been accused of “profiting from apartheid during a genocide” for co-financing a new luxury hotel near Tel Aviv.

World News

Trump threatens trade deal over Canada's plan to recognise Palestine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his country would recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September.