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Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories

The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.

Euronews

UK lifts travel warning for Dubai, Bahrain and many other Gulf states after Iran peace deal

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The Independent UK

UK removes ‘do not travel’ warnings for Dubai and several Middle Eastern countries

Holidays to Dubai and Abu Dhabi could be back on for British travellers this year

The Independent UK

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Is it safe to travel to Indonesia? What to know after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Sulawesi

Authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami following the quake

The Independent UK

British Council faces more job cuts to help pay off £197m loan

National Audit Office says agency proposes closing operations in 11 countries as part of turnaround plan

The Guardian - UK

British Council in ‘precarious financial situation’ after failing to repay £197m Covid loan

There could now be a drastic reduction in the council’s operations, including making around a quarter of staff redundant and closing offices in 11 countries

The Independent UK

Ministers accused of ‘words over action’ on protecting women and girls

MPs on international development committee warn progress on gender equality in conflict zones is being undone

The Independent UK

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Is it safe to travel to Bolivia? Latest Foreign Office advice after clashes between protesters and police

Several blockades were set up on key roads nationwide, isolating major cities

The Independent UK

Are package holidays to Jordan resuming after the UK government lifts ‘non-essential’ travel advisory?

Holiday companies are touting the return of their Jordan holidays this year

The Independent UK

The Middle East destination quietly welcoming tourists back

TRAVEL INSIDER: Jordan is quietly returning to the travel map as restrictions ease, Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter, with Petra’s empty canyons offering a rare chance to experience one of the world’s great ancient wonders without the crowds

The Independent UK

Is it safe to fly to Turkey? Key takeaways from the Foreign Office’s latest advice

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The Independent UK

Latest advice for travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi after Kuwait drone attack

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The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Africa during the Ebola outbreak?

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported over 300 cases, said the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say

Craig and Lindsay Foreman given 10-year sentences in February for alleged espionage, which they deny

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

British couple jailed for 10 years over ‘spying on Iran’ lose appeal, family confirms

Government previously described couple’s 10-year sentences as ‘completely appalling and totally unjustifiable’

Evening Standard

British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges lose appeal, family say

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in prison in February.

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting finished

Documents also reveal internal Labour criticism of Keir Starmer in embarrassing detail

The Guardian - UK

What documents are missing from the new release of Mandelson files?

From vetting summary to declaration of interest, here are the five key papers withheld from latest disclosures

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The Independent UK

How I ended up in the Mandelson files

Political editor David Maddox discusses being named in exchanges involving Peter Mandelson and how The Independent’s stories have embarrassed the government

The Independent UK

UK’s £21m for Ebola crisis currently just 5% of total sent during last massive outbreak

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is said to be assessing what a long-term response could require

The Guardian - UK

Family accuse UK government of lack of support over death of Briton in Grenada

Pathologist found Andrew Frederick’s death was a homicide but UK authorities refused specialist help

International Business Times UK

Is Lee Andrews A Spy? Katie Price Gets Call From Husband Who Says He Is Detained In A Dubai Prison For Espionage

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, has been located in Dubai's Al Awir prison, accused of espionage. The situation remains unclear, with no official charges confirmed by UAE authorities.

The Times of India

23-year-old British fighter killed in Ukraine was due to receive bravery award for saving soldier’s life

A 23-year-old British man fighting alongside Ukrainian forces has been killed in action in the eastern Donetsk region, the UK government confirmed.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv

Ukrainian president says any use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on day 1,551

The Guardian - UK

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Soft power institution faces funding crisis linked to Covid-era government loan due to be repaid by September

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