Netanyahu says 'shameful' of UK to halt some arms export licences to Israel
The decision, made a day after the recovery of six hostages' bodies from a Gaza tunnel, is swiftly condemned by Israeli ministers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the British government made a "shameful decision" when it suspended some arms export licences to Israel.

Britain's foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday that the government had suspended 30 of 350 arms export licences with Israel due to a risk the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.

The decision, which came a day after Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Gaza, was quickly denounced by a number of Israeli ministers.
"This shameful decision will not change Israel's determination to defeat Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organisation that savagely murdered 1,200 people on Oct 7, including 14 British citizens," Netanyahu said in a social media post.

"Hamas is still holding over 100 hostages, including 5 British citizens. Instead of standing with Israel, a fellow democracy defending itself against barbarism, Britain’s misguided decision will only embolden Hamas," Netanyahu said.

"With or without British arms, Israel will win this war and secure our common future."

Soon after Britain's Labour Party won an election in July, Lammy said he would update a review on arms sales to ally Israel to ensure these complied with international law.

British exports amount to less than 1 percent of the total arms Israel receives, and the minister said the suspension would not have a material impact on Israel's security and Britain continued to support its right to self-defence.

Both Israeli and Palestinian leaders are being investigated for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the wake of the Oct 7 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel which killed 1,200 people, by Israeli tallies.

Security adviser of Reuters killed in Ukraine, 2 journalists injured

The deceased Ryan Evans is a former British soldier. He was working as a security advisor to Reuters since 2022.
A member of the Reuters war news team was killed in a missile attack on a hotel in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk. Two journalists of the news agency were injured in the attack.

Reuters said in a statement on Sunday that a six-member Reuters team was staying at Hotel Sapphire in Kramatorsk. The hotel was attacked by missiles on Saturday.

Ryan Evans, who was killed, worked as a security adviser for Reuters. One of the two injured journalists was seriously injured. Both of them are being treated in the hospital.

"We are urgently trying to get information about the attack, and are working with the authorities in Kramatorsk," Reuters said.

In addition, Reuters authorities expressed their condolences to the family of their slain colleague.

Evans (38) is a former British soldier. He had been working with Reuters since 2022 and had been advising journalists on security around the world, including in Ukraine, Israel and the Paris Olympics, according to Reuters.Three other members of the Reuters news team who were in the hotel at the time of the attack were unharmed, the agency said.

British Airways and Singapore Airlines are increasing their flights over Afghanistan as a safe route to avoid the Middle East.

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Five bodies recovered from sunken boat off Italian coast
After four bodies were brought ashore from the wreckage of Pramodtari, a fifth body was found in the river.
A fifth body has been found after four bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a luxury yacht that sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily on Monday.

The BBC confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that four bodies had been washed ashore. The Italian authorities have not yet released anything about their identity.

Search was on for two other missing passengers. After that, the Sicilian authorities told the BBC that another body had been found in the drowned river.The body of Tari's chef Ricardo Thomas was recovered from the sea on Monday. Now only one person is missing and remains to be found.

Search and rescue teams are using remote-controlled underwater vehicles to find the wreckage of the sunken ship. Such a vehicle can explore the seabed at a depth of 300 meters.

One death and six missing were reported immediately after the Bayesian yacht capsized in a storm.British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter also went missing in the crash. Mike's wife was rescued alive. The ship, owned by Lynch, carried 22 passengers and crew.

Yacht capsizes off Italian coast: 1 dead, 6 missing
The luxury yacht was flying the British flag and four British nationals were among the missing.

1 dead and 6 missing after a luxury yacht capsized off the coast of Sicily, Italy, the country's fire department and rescuers said.

The yacht sank early Monday morning. The 56-meter (183-foot) long yacht was flying a British flag and four British nationals were among the missing, the BBC reported, citing Italian media.

Also among the 22 aboard the yacht were 12 passengers and 10 crew, some of whom were of American and some of Canadian origin. Emergency services personnel rescued 15 people, including a one-year-old child.Eight of those rescued are being treated at local hospitals, the Italian Coast Guard said.

According to local media reports, the yacht sank in a heavy storm last night. Its wreckage has been detected at a depth of 50 meters under water, said the fire brigade. Divers are searching for the missing.

The body of one of the victims was found outside the wreckage. It is not yet known which country he is a citizen of.
The western hemisphere of the Mediterranean has seen frequent severe storms since the middle of last week. There is low pressure.

A strong storm hit the northern coast of Sicily from Sunday night into Monday morning. This storm may cause sudden increase in wind speed or heavy rainfall.

BREAKING:

British Foreign Office diplomat Mark Smith has resigned over Britain's support for Israel.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz told his French and British counterparts today that Israel expects support "in attacking" Iran if it retaliates to Israel.

He stated, "If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defense but also in attacking significant targets in Iran," during their visit to Israel.

The British and French foreign ministers, David Lammy and Stéphane Sejourne, visited the region to urge an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation in the broader Middle East conflict.

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British Foreign Office:

British military forces will be sent to the Middle East if necessary to provide support to embassies in the region.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

I will take every step possible to keep the Muslim community safe.

Statement comes after days of riots, far-right protesters attacking mosques, and rioting across the country.

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