“The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now,” the governments of Britain, France and Germany said in a joint statement on Friday. The severity of the humanitarian crisis over 21 months of grinding war has led some Western nations once sympathetic to Israel’s actions in Gaza to shift their stance toward the entrenched conflict. On Thursday, France said it would soon recognize an independent State of Palestine, adding its name to a growing list of European countries to do so. Nearly one in three people in the territory is not eating for days at a time, according to the United Nations’ World Food Program. The Gaza health authorities say that acute malnutrition is rising and that children have died.

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Jonathan Watson, who plays Colin Whyte, made the confession while appearing on podcast The Braw and the Brave. He told host Lisa Kennedy his favourite is when Cathy, his character's wife, goes to a health spa and leaves Colin on his own and he goes to Wetherspoons. READ NEXT: Popular coffee chain unveils revamped East End storeHe explained: "He got hammered for about two or three days. READ NEXT: New mural takes shape on side of Southside PaesanoWatson went on to reveal he also studied at drama college alongside pop star Sheena Easton, from Bellshill. She appeared in Prince's concert film Sign o' the Times and sang duet vocals for hit song U Got the Look.

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images)Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. “He benefits massively when there's support at the other end, and that wasn't the case today. He's stuck to what works.”Meanwhile, Sanjay Manjrekar urged India to keep fighting and look for positives.“India won't think of a draw. If the sun stays out, they'll look to score big and flip the pressure. But the surface is showing signs of uneven bounce — that could be a factor,” Manjrekar noted.

Donald Trump enjoys golf weekend in Scotland, while hundreds protest across UK; calls president 'unwelcome'President Donald Trump spent Saturday on the golf course at his Scottish resort while hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the United Kingdom, denouncing his visit and criticizing British leaders for accommodating the American president.Trump played golf alongside his son Eric and US Ambassador to Britain Warren Stephens at Turnberry course along Scotland's coast. The Trump Organization acquired the historic golf resort in 2008, making it a centerpiece of the family's international property portfolio.The president's weekend golf session comes as he prepares for high-level diplomatic meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss trade relations.Edinburgh saw hundreds of protesters gathered on cobblestone streets outside the US Consulate where speakers declared Trump 'unwelcome' and criticized Prime Minister Starmer's recent trade agreement with the United States.The deal, designed to avoid steep US tariffs on British goods, has sparked controversy among opposition groups who view it as capitulation to American pressure.Upon arriving in Scotland Friday night, Trump delivered sharp criticism of European immigration policies, stating, "This immigration is killing Europe. You better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore", reported AP.

The Rose and Crown, on East Street, closed its doors on Friday, April 25, after landlord Maggie announced that no new tenants had been found. Speaking to this paper, Gareth said: “We’ve run several pubs over the years. On Friday, August 1, the Rose and Crown will host beloved Wiltshire group the Doghouse Duo. Additionally, on Wednesdays, Gareth says, the Rose and Crown is due to host quiz nights, which will also include ‘open the box’ a key-oriented game designed to spice up a regular quiz-night offering. He added that the pub is dog friendly, and that he was looking to welcoming locals and visitors into the pub.

Close Andy Farrell’s iconic ‘hurt arena’ speech from British and Irish Lions’ 2013 tour of AustraliaSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe British and Irish Lions clinched a series win against Australia in a thrilling second Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Will Skelton’s imposing figure set the tone in a bruising first half at the MCG, with James Slipper, Jake Gordon and Tom Wright tries earning a deserved advantage for the Wallabies, who added plenty to their pack through the powerful Rob Valetini. But Lions hopes were boosted by a quickfire double from Tom Curry and Huw Jones before the interval and Tadhg Beirne scored to set up a thrilling finale with Keenan’s late winner settling an iconic battle in front of nearly 100,000 fans at a raucous MCG. Follow all of the fallout, reaction and analysis from the second Test in Melbourne with our live blog below:

The Mirror devotes its front page to a photograph of a mother in Gaza holding a starving child, external - with a headline which pleads: 'Don't Look Away.' The Daily Mail has interviewed the freed British-Israeli hostage, external, Emily Danari. The Times reports that the prime minister's reluctance to recognise a Palestinian state is likely to deepen divisions within the Cabinet, external. The Daily Telegraph says his deputy, Angela Rayner, is among the ministers "piling pressure" , externalon him to take the step. County lines gangs are switching from dealing drugs to snatching phones, external, according to the front page of the The Mail.

SynopsisIndia-Britain FTA may allow tariff-free entry for British food. This includes chocolate and soft drinks. A similar FTA with EU nations indicates cheaper chocolates. Strong regulations are needed on marketing HFSS foods. Otherwise, Indian children will pay the price.

This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica)NEW DELHI: Scotch and British gin makers may have been successful in gaining lower duty access to the Indian market, but domestic players are miffed and allege discrimination against Indian brands when they ship their products to the UK. "The UK and even the European Union do not allow fair imports of most Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) products due to non-tariff barriers related to maturation and ingredients. "In India, the maturation is much faster. "He said that the rules force Indian companies to classify their whisky as 'Indian spirits', effectively keeping them off bounds in the UK market. "We would like to label our products as Indian Whisky or Indian Rum/Brandy and sell the same in the UK/EU and allow the market and consumer to decide.

"The agreement opens govt procurement in both countries... The agreement is mutually beneficial for both the economies," commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said at a press conference.India is eyeing major gains in pharmaceuticals sectors, where its exports are under $1 billion. Currently, 48.2% of India's exports by value (47.3% of tariff lines) enter the UK at zero duty under the MFN regime. With the FTA, the coverage will be 99% of the goods and 100% of the value.On its part, India has opened 89.5% of its tariff lines, covering 91% of the UK's exports. "It strengthens cooperation while preserving India's sovereign rights in matters of patent policy and access to essential medicines," it said.

The Guardian features a similar image alongside the latest warning about starvation in the territory, made by the UN. The Times highlights the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and says pressure is growing on Sir Keir to do the same. The Daily Telegraph is alarmed by official figures which suggest a record number of agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses closed over the past year. It says opposition parties have blamed the rise on the chancellor's decision to cut inheritance tax relief for some family farms. The government says farming profits in the UK increased by £1.6bn last year.

Cleo Laine, a British singer who excelled at the primarily American music genre of jazz, has died at age 97. Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain’s greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died. AdvertisementMusic JAZZ REVIEW : An Evening With Cleo Laine at the Hollywood Bowl Spending an evening with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, even outdoors at the Hollywood Bowl, is not unlike sitting by the fireside, admiring its beauty and being warmed by its glow. AdvertisementA decade later, in 1951, she tried out for the Johnny Dankworth Seven, and succeeded. “Clementina Campbell” was judged too long for a marquee, so she became Cleo Laine.

Image President Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of treason and shared a fake video of Mr. Obama being led off to prison. But Mr. Trump and his allies have long chafed at the third asserted goal — that Russia also hoped to help him win. It did so in a fourth bullet point under the judgment that Mr. Putin aspired to help Mr. Trump’s chances of winning. Three became support for the assessment’s judgment that Mr. Putin’s motives included wanting to bolster Mr. Trump’s chances of winning the election. Mr. Trump reacted gleefully, reposting materials on social media based on her timeline and remarks, including a fake video of Mr. Obama being led off to prison.

British actor Micheal Ward, who stars in Ari Aster’s “Eddington,” faces two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. British actor Micheal Ward, known for the Netflix series “Top Boy” and and most recently Ari Aster’s movie “Eddington,” is facing charges of allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a woman in the United Kingdom in 2023. London’s Metropolitan Police announced in a Friday statement that prosecutors had charged BAFTA winner Ward, 28, with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault following an investigation into an alleged January 2023 incident. The statement did not provide details about the incident, including the location and the identity of Ward’s accuser. The actor is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court in London on Aug. 28.