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Scottish fire engine destined for West Bank may return after 15-month Israeli seizure

Dundee firefighters request return of donated appliance to avoid Nablus officials having to pay £16,000 Ashdod holding fees

The Guardian - UK

Tainted alcohol: Which destinations are included in the UK’s expanded methanol poisoning advisory?

Drinking cheap, unsealed or bootleg drinks abroad can cause blindness or death, FCDO warns.

Euronews

Is it safe to drink alcohol in Mexico? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning

Travellers are reminded to ‘seek urgent medical attention’ if they show signs of illness

The Independent UK

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Is it safe to drink alcohol in Japan? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning

Travellers are advised not to accept drinks from strangers or leave alcohol unattended

The Independent UK

Foreign Office extends methanol poisoning warnings to eight new countries

Japan and Mexico are among the countries with updated guidance

The Independent UK

Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules

Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a year

The Guardian - UK

Stark plea for UK not to cut aid funding to fight biggest killer infections

Polling finds two-thirds of Brits believe the UK should increase or maintain its support for the Global Fund in battle against HIV, TB and Malaria

The Independent UK

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Nearly 2,000 Foreign Office jobs ‘at risk’, says PCS union

Reduction in higher-level roles linked to government decision to cut foreign aid budget, says union

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office chief to visit China after collapse of high-profile espionage case

Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges

The Guardian - UK

Swinney ‘very concerned’ about Gaza aid flotilla Scots detained by Israel

Comments come as some activists allege mistreatment by Israeli guards, something the Israeli government denies.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines? Foreign Office issues new advice after major earthquake

The entire province of Cebu is under a ‘State of Calamity’

The Independent UK

UK accused of ‘stark injustice’ as woman from Montserrat refused free NHS care

Cherry Brown, 69, a British overseas territory citizen, was left sleeping rough after being sent to England for treatment

The Guardian - UK

Detained British couple’s family ‘in the dark’ on upcoming Iran court appearance

Lindsay and Craig Foreman deny espionage allegations having been taken into custody in January.

Evening Standard

UK Passport Backup Plan: Brits Urged To Have This Extra ID When Travelling While Newly Weds Should Know This Critical Advisory

UK travellers are urged to carry backup ID as passport issues rise, while newlyweds face critical name-matching rules and must prepare documents early.

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Evening Standard

What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean - and what happens next?

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting before he was appointed US ambassador’

Labour grandee was sacked by prime minister Keir Starmer after the publication of emails that detailed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Evening Standard

Starmer’s standing on world stage ‘diminished’ by Mandelson scandal, MPs told

Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of ‘hiding from Parliament’ because he was not present for the emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s dismissal.

The Conversation

African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare

When record-breaking rains swept through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa in April 2022, the resulting floods destroyed roads, bridges and homes. Durban’s low-lying, poor neighbourhoods were hardest hit, with residents losing their homes and their lives.

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Evening Standard

PM should face ‘serious consequences’ if dishonest about Mandelson – Badenoch

The Foreign Office did not contribute to a due diligence process ahead of Lord Mandelson’s appointment, Yvette Cooper said.

The Conversation

Malawi can end hunger after the 2025 elections if bold steps are taken to transform food systems

Malawi has a history of peaceful democratic transitions. Since the advent of multiparty politics in 1994, power has regularly shifted between rival parties. Citizens and institutions have upheld electoral democratic norms, from respecting term limits to rerunning elections after irregularities.

The Guardian - UK

Who is in the running to replace Peter Mandelson as Britain’s US ambassador?

Keir Starmer may need to move quickly to appoint new envoy given Donald Trump’s imminent state visit

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

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Glamorous Law Student Gets 25 Years In Hellhole Dubai Prison As Heartbroken Mom Pleads For Help

"Committing a crime was not a shock but arresting her was?"

International Business Times UK

Law Student Mia O'Brien, 23, Jailed for 25 Years in Dubai Prison After Being Found with 50g of Cocaine

Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old law student from Liverpool, was sentenced to 25 years in Dubai's Central prison after being caught with 50g of cocaine. Her family is fighting to appeal the harsh sentence.

The Independent UK

‘Lifesaving’ devices to be sold in airports after British man died in Ecuador

Hudson Foley, 24, died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a homestay in Ecuador in August 2023

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