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Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UNThe BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened even before the Israeli prime minister took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.3 hrs agoMiddle East
The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.34 mins agoWorld
Getty ImagesCanadian authorities have confirmed a shooting near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, was a “hate-motivated” attack targeting the Jewish community. The shooting took place outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Sunday night during Yom Kippur, the holiest night in the Jewish calendar.Belleville police chief Murray Rodd said during a Thursday news conference that it was “a deliberate attack directed at members of the Jewish community”.A police officer who was critically injured in the incident continued to fend off the attacker despite being shot multiple times, the police chief said.”He’s making progress every day,” the chief said.Smith was shot…
A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney’s concernsThe Canadian Prime Minister told The New York Times that Canada has considered the remote possibility of US military action.2 hrs agoUS & Canada
A red carpet and military flyover – How Trump welcomed XiAt least so far, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington has been all pomp and little obvious progress on pressing issues.From the ceremonial welcoming at a military air base on Wednesday to the honour-guard arrival at the White House this morning, President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet – literally and figuratively – for his Chinese counterpart.The public remarks from the two leaders have teemed with warm words and diplomatic niceties. In a statement before today’s formal meetings, Xi announced a gift of Chinese pandas and unveiled a…
Watch: UN delegates walk out of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely defended his country’s military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly. After dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took to the stage, Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting: “We’re going to win. We have no other choice.”In response to the walkout, he said: “If there are any other moral cowards who haven’t left the hall, please do so now.”The Israeli leader also rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in…
Cornish FamilyDanielle Cornish died after taking poison sold by Canadian Kenneth LawThe mother of a British victim of poison seller Kenneth Law has said his death and the way that he died had “destroyed” their family.Tanya Whitaker broke down at the start of her video statement about the death of her son, Samuel, shown on the second day of a four-day sentencing hearing of Law in Ontario, saying: “He barely had a chance.”The University of Warwick student was found collapsed outside his halls after taking poison sold by Law, who has admitted 14 counts of aiding suicide in Canada. British…
Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speechThe Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu’s speech.1 hr agoMiddle East
AFP via Getty ImagesMacklemore performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, near Dijon, central-eastern France, on 30 August, 2026Rapper Macklemore is launching a “Free Palestine” tour, days after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month.”So, as you all know, my schedule freed up a bit,” he said upon announcing the tour on Thursday. The American artist – whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty – said proceeds from the tour, which launches in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians.Macklemore’s onstage comments and subsequent removal from the tour led…
AFP via Getty ImagesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has considered the remote possibility of US military action against Canada, according to an interview with The New York Times. Carney told the Times that his administration has carefully examined the “extreme tail risk” scenario where the US takes military action against his country, and had prepared accordingly, without providing further detail. “I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk,” Carney told the Times. “That’s just risk management. That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare.Tensions between the neighbouring countries…