Middle East minister Hamish Falconer said the annexation of the West Bank would be illegal and undermine any prospects for peace.

Illegal mining remains common in South Africa’s old gold-mining areas, with miners going into closed shafts to dig for any remaining deposits.

Scientists have made an urgent call for research to establish the risks to health and the environment from particles produced by tyres which are the “leading contributor to microplastics”.

The Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium will be centre stage for two group stage fixtures during the Women’s Rugby World Cup - England vs Australia and New Zealand vs Ireland - and Breach is banking on a ...