Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Contested West Bank holy site is reopened exclusively for Israelis, deepening tensions over control of the mosque.
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Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
After winning a record number of parliament seats, Palestinian-led parties face campaign against them.
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UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription
Rights activists say UK decision against Palestine Action is a ‘misuse of terrorism powers’.
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UK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels
Novels by Irish author Sally Rooney are in high demand after her publisher, Faber, halted supplies in the United Kingdom
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HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
Following a UN staffer’s death, rights experts expose systematic abuses and demand international accountability in Yemen
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Hebron economic losses in millions as Israeli siege continues for 10th day
Hebron’s economic losses could surpass $20m as Israeli forces demolish West Bank homes and close hundreds of businesses.
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Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?
The UK PM’s statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda.
Yemeni government forces seize strategic positions in al-Jawf
Weapons and ammunition depots are seized after a counteroffensive.
Police storm Portugal housing protest camp
Dozens of officers, some accompanied by police dogs, moved into Rossio Square in Lisbon early on Sunday.
London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
Demonstrations in London and Edinburgh come days before a UK Supreme Court appeal challenging the group’s proscription.
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