Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich made the remarks as he announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.
Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky arrives in London
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday’s summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
US warns of additional tariffs on India if Trump-Putin peace talks fail
US Treasury chief says Washington could increase secondary tariffs on India if talks don’t go well in Alaska.
Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit
Trump, who described the call as “a ten”, was urged to keep Ukraine’s interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.
Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation of aid’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver aid.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump’s ‘authoritarian push’
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China’s increased power.
N Korea denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border
Kim Jong Un’s sister added that the country had ‘no will’ to improve relations with South Korea.


