Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live 09. September 2026 (11:53) UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actionsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingAlex Burghart, the deputy Tory leader, was giving interviews this morning. On Israel, he opened up a new line of attack against the government, accusing it of hypocrisy. This is what he told GB News.At the same time that Labour were saying all these things about Israel in the House of Commons, they put out a communique.They put out an account of a conversation that Andy Burnham has had with the Chinese president, and it said how constructive they wanted to be with China, how they wanted to work with China, and what a great relationship we have. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates 09. September 2026 (11:27) Brent crude up by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% past the milestone after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man shot dead in Sydney community centre car park 09. September 2026 (11:14) NSW police say a vehicle was seen driving away from the scene in Punchbowl in the city’s south-westGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been shot dead in the car park of a Sydney community centre in the city’s south-west.Emergency services were called to the community centre on Rossmore Avenue in Punchbowl on Wednesday evening after reports of a shooting. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
