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PoliticsSep 8France joins ban on products from Israeli settlements in West BankFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 8UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements 'evidence of Netanyahu's failure'British foreign minister Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he called "ethnic cleansing" by settlers in the West Bank. Miliband told parliament the UK government would introduce "an import ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories", in a move coordinated with other countries. Jordana Miller, ABC correspondent in Jerusalem, told France 24 that the ban was evidence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in the far-right elements of his government that has facilitated the growth of settlements.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 8PISA 2025: 'We should have questioned earlier what measures to take for middle school,' admits French Education Minister Edouard GeffrayWhile the results from the OECD survey show that French students are falling behind, the French education minister talks of a 'deep-seated phenomenon,' namely a shift in how children are educated, with heavy exposure to social media. He suggests making learning objectives clearer for families.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 8Emergency Room : The AfD victory in Saxony - Anhalt – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe European Council on Foreign Relations is analyzing the victory of the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt. This electoral outcome holds significant implications for regional and European politics.ecfr.eu · Russia
PoliticsSep 8Police were told night before Dover unrest that far - right agitators had converged on villagePolice received prior intelligence about far-right agitators gathering in a village, preceding unrest in Dover. This highlights concerns about potential public disorder and the involvement of extremist groups.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 8GOP senator who fought to repeal Obamacare built fortune suing patients who couldnt payA Republican senator who advocated for repealing Obamacare reportedly accumulated wealth by suing patients unable to pay. This raises questions about a politician's financial practices in relation to healthcare policy.rawstory.com · United States
PoliticsSep 8Chief Minister backs Binet over exceptional £710m hospital dealThe Chief Minister has endorsed Binet regarding an "exceptional" £710 million hospital deal. This indicates a major government decision on a significant public health infrastructure project.jerseyeveningpost.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 8Netanyahu orders demolition of West Bank settler outposts ReutersIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the demolition of settler outposts in the West Bank. This decision signifies a notable government action concerning disputed territories, which could have political and social ramifications.israelherald.com · Israel
PoliticsSep 8Norfolk businesses react to scrapped plans to axe councilsBusinesses in Norfolk are reacting to the decision to scrap plans to eliminate local councils. This development impacts local governance and the business environment.eveningnews24.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 8UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions, despite U.S. warning of economic consequencesU.S. officials have warned the U.K. of potential economic consequences if it moves ahead with sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.CNBC
PoliticsSep 8Sounding the fire alarm: Why French firefighters are going on strikeWe dive into the particularities of France's firefighting system, including how they came to be called "sapeurs-pompiers", this as firefighters kick off six weeks of strikes. Finally, we discuss how other public service workers are also calling for industrial action.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 8China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy BurnhamPresident Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as the country’s leader, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their differences in social systems. “Both sides should respect and trust each other, transcend...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 8Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide caseGermany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 8Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s Stars and Stripes mapPost showed US flag covering Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland and other nationsFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 8Moncloa and Ferraz question the impartiality of the judge investigating the Ceuta crisisEl Gobierno hace públicos este miércoles 40 documentos de la Policía, Guardia Civil, inteligencia militar y CNI sobre los avisos y los análisis emitidos entre el 1 de julio y el 1 de agosto sobre Ceuta LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 8UK imposes trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlementsBritain, France and Canada on Tuesday moved to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, while a wider group of Western countries signalled they may take further steps to defend the two-state solution amid mounting concern over settlement expansion and violence in the territory. The trade measures are the latest in a series of actions targeting Israel’s settlement policy and underscore its growing diplomatic isolation among some of its traditional allies. British ‌Foreign...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 8Historic boycott of West Bank settlements: eleven European countries and Canada announce bans on products from Israeli settlersClarín
PoliticsSep 8BSW and AfD – a political love-hate relationship in GermanyThe Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. But the BSW is riddled with infightingDW News [en]
PoliticsSep 8EU leaders condemn Serbia funeral honors for Ratko Mladic , raising doubts over membership bidksat.com · United States
PoliticsSep 8Labour urged to introduce oil and gas levy in 2027The Labour party is being pressured to implement a new tax on oil and gas industries by 2027. This highlights a policy debate concerning energy sector taxation.energylivenews.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 8German vote shows rise of far right in Europe , but it hasnt been a steady march | NationalA recent German vote indicates an increase in support for far-right parties across Europe, though this trend is not consistently uniform. The outcome reflects evolving political landscapes in the region.reflector.com · United States
PoliticsSep 8🔴 France, UK to join 10 other countries in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlementsFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 8UK announces trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in occupied West BankForeign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures were in response to what he called "settler terrorism" in the occupied territories. The measures are part of the UK's efforts to support a two-state solution.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 8European Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat upThe European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.EuroNews [en]