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The British government has said it will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions.The UK follows France, which recently said it would also recognise Palestine as a state before the UN conference in September. Ireland, Spain and Norway all officially recognised a Palestinian state last year.Britain has long maintained that recognising Palestine as a state must be on condition of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.More than 200 MPs, including Labour…

Two more men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder at a protest outside an Epping hotel housing asylum seekers.Multiple demonstrations have been held outside The Bell Hotel in the Essex town since 13 July after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl. The number of people charged in connection with demonstrations at the premises now stands at 14, according to police.Phillip Curson, 52, and Martin Peagram, 33, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court…

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business in central London.Emergency crews were called to Long Lane, Southwark, at about 1pm on Monday following reports of multiple stabbings inside a commercial property. The Metropolitan Police said four people were treated for stab wounds.A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other men were taken to hospital, where a 27-year-old later died. Image: A police officer removes medical bags…

Police investigating an alleged assault at St Pancras station in London are looking to bring a 42-year-old man into custody.British Transport Police said the suspect, from Bedfordshire, boarded a flight out of the country in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the scene just after 8.40pm on Monday following reports of an assault.A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening."Detectives are continuing to work closely to progress the…

Donald Trump described Scotland's first minister as a "special guy" as he officially opened his new golf course in Aberdeenshire.The US president asked the SNP leader to stand up during the ceremony at Trump International Golf Links, saying: "John Swinney is a terrific guy - and loves golf and loves the people of this country, and we really appreciate it. "You're really a very special guy. Thank you very much for everything, John." Image: US President Donald Trump opened a…

British Palestinians have called on Sir Keir Starmer to take "immediate, concrete" steps on Gaza instead of "focusing on a symbolic gesture" of recognising it as a state ahead of an emergency cabinet meeting.The prime minister has recalled his cabinet ministers from parliamentary recess for a meeting at 2pm, when they will discuss what the UK's next steps should be, after Sir Keir held meetings with Donald Trump yesterday.Ahead of the cabinet meeting, the British Palestinian Committee (BPC), which represents…

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party will offer "unapologetically socialist" policies, with the pair to embark on a nationwide tour to listen to ideas, Sky News understands.The former Labour MPs are aiming to hold the party's first conference in the autumn to help decide what it stands for and models of leadership. Farage condemns 'disgusting' Savile remark - politics liveMs Sultana told Sky News its policies will include "democratic public ownership of key industries, universal free childcare, rent controls,…

A girl who was stabbed in the Southport attack has told Sky News how she thought she was going to die that day.Warning: Some readers may find this content distressingIt is exactly a year since Axel Rudakubana killed three girls and attempted to murder eight others at a summer holiday Taylor Swift-themed dance event in the seaside town.The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was stabbed in the back and the arm after going to the class with…

A 13-year-old girl has died four days after encountering trouble in the North Sea.Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the water near the south end of Whitley Bay beach in North Tyneside shortly before 5pm on Thursday, Northumbria Police said. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday."This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends," Northumbria Police said."Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with…

A man has appeared in court over an alleged disturbance on board an easyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow Airport.Abhay Nayak, 41, was arrested after the plane landed in the Scottish city at about 8.20am on Sunday. Nayak, of Luton, appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court charged with assault and endangering the safety of an aircraft.He did not enter pleas to the two charges when he appeared before the court on Monday.Read more from Sky News:Gunman kills four at New…