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• International · 2026-09-09

  Trump does not oppose UK, France and Canada's ban on Israeli settlement trade

  On 8 September, the United Kingdom, France and Canada announced they would ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which they consider illegal under international law. President Trump said he would speak to the countries involved to understand their reasoning, but did not condemn the move. Israel's government responded angrily, with its Foreign Minister accusing the countries of encouraging antisemitism.

• International · 2026-09-08

  UK, France and Canada impose sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements; Israel closes British consulate

  The United Kingdom, France and Canada announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements, including trade and arms embargoes, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing. Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, while the United States declined to join the measures amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.

• International · 2026-09-13

  Britain, France and Canada introduce sanctions on Israeli settlements, escalating diplomatic tensions

  Britain, France and Canada have announced trade restrictions and sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain's Foreign Secretary describing the measures as a response to 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing Britain's East Jerusalem consulate and accused the countries of antisemitism, while the United States declined to impose similar sanctions.

• International · 2026-09-11

  Russia intensifies strikes on Ukrainian cities following Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory

  On 11 September, Russian forces carried out drone and missile strikes against shopping centres and petrol stations across Ukraine, following Kyiv's decision to attack targets deep inside Russia. Britain's defence chief stated that more than 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion began, marking one of the highest Western casualty estimates. The claim remains unverified, and Russian authorities have not responded.

• International · 2026-09-13

  Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities as UK reports over 500,000 Russian troops killed

  Russian forces escalated missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities throughout the week, hitting civilian areas and causing significant casualties. A particularly severe overnight barrage on 12 September killed at least eleven people across multiple cities, with Odesa suffering the heaviest damage. Britain's defence chief disclosed that more than 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion began, representing one of the highest casualty figures publicly stated by a Western official.