Lemma Shehadi

British Palestinians, doctors who worked in Gaza and UK officials gathered for the official opening of the Palestinian embassy

Upgrade comes as British government repeats call for better access for humanitarian aid organisations in Gaza

Charities need to scale up their work or Gazans may see their lives deteriorate further

The long-necked lute once treasured by nomadic Levantine communities but largely ignored by modern Arab musicians has a new champion

Manslaughter and negligence charges may be brought after investigation

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's relatives will meet outside Downing Street on Saturday to mark anniversary of arrest

New research analysing whale life in Antarctica using DNA contained in mud samples is being pioneered in Saudi Arabia

Activist's comments 'indefensible' but human rights apply to all, says husband of former hostage

UK public investment expected to grow by £13bn in 2026-27, while businesses are likely to hold back

Cafe aims to bring an Emirati twist to classics for London patrons

Landmine expert Patrick McCabe honoured alongside diplomat Alison McEwen

Microsoft AI chief executive and Deepmind co-founder says fear of AI is 'healthy and necessary'

Chatham House event in London focuses on the aftermath of the STC offensive to fill security vacuum

Activist Qesser Zuhrah 'at immediate risk of dying' from 46-day hunger strike while she awaits trial

The war - and its catastrophic consequences for Palestinians - has inspired a flurry of books about the 'Dante-esque' enclave it has bequeathed