Wednesday Briefing: U.K. May Recognize a Palestinian State
Plus, the Booker Prize nominees
Day: July 30, 2025
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Spain’s new parental leave gives fathers one of Europe’s most generous allowances
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Bowen: UK move to recognise Palestinian state is a diplomatic crowbar to revive peace process
Such a move would be a major departure from UK foreign policy.
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Tsunami Alerts Downgraded Across US West Coast, Except Northern California
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