<p>Hours after the US, France, and other allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force", his office said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli PM also did not respond to the ceasefire call, Netanyahu's office added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His office further called the news about the ceasefire "not true".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The news about a ceasefire - not true. This is an American-French proposal, to which the prime minister did not even respond. The news about the supposed directive to moderate the fighting in the north is also the opposite of the truth," it stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: France, US Propose 21-Day Lebanon Ceasefire</strong></p>

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<p>According to the office's statement, Netanyahu instructed the IDF to continue the fighting with full force, and according to the plans presented to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Also, the fighting in Gaza will continue until all the goals of the war are achieved," it stressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz&nbsp;said, "There will be no ceasefire in the north".</p>

<p>Israel "will continue to fight against the terrorist organisation Hezbollah with all our might until victory and the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes," Katz said in a statement on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>US, UK and European Union calls for 'temporary ceasefire'</strong></h2>

<p>This comes after the US, UK, and EU called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon after the rising ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 12-strong bloc proposed an immediate 21-day pause in fighting "to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement" and a ceasefire in Gaza.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-tells-idf-to-tone-down-lebanon-strikes-claims-report-as-allies-demand-21-day-ceasefire-762166"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Netanyahu tells IDF to tone down Lebanon strikes, claims report as allies demand 21-day ceasefire</strong></a></p>

<p>They issued a joint statement, stressing that the hostilities were "intolerable" and presented an "unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel 'spreading terror and fear'</strong></h2>

<p>Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, speaking at the emergency meeting at UN headquarters in New York, emphasised the need for "de-escalation"&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that Israel’s aerial bombardment, attacks on electronic devices, and threatened ground invasion have spread “terror and fear among the Lebanese citizens in full view of the world”.</p>

<p>“I hope to come back to my country armed with your explicit stance calling for the cessation of this aggression and for the respect of the sovereignty and safety of my country,” Mikati told the 15 members of the UN’s most powerful body.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;</em></p>


Hours after the US, France, and other allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force", his office said.

Hours after the US, France, and other allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force", his office said. The Israeli PM also did not respond to the ceasefire call, Netanyahu's office added. His office further called the news about the ceasefire "not true". "The news about a ceasefire - not true. This is an American-French proposal, to which the prime minister did not even respond. The news about the supposed directive to moderate the fighting in the north is also the opposite of the truth," it stated. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: France, US Propose 21-Day Lebanon Ceasefire × According to the office's statement, Netanyahu instructed the IDF to continue the fighting with full force, and according to the plans presented to him. "Also, the fighting in Gaza will continue until all the goals of the war are achieved," it stressed. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, "There will be no ceasefire in the north". Israel "will continue to fight against the terrorist organisation Hezbollah with all our might until victory and the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes," Katz said in a statement on X. לא תהיה הפסקת אש בצפון. נמשיך להילחם נגד ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה בכל העוצמה עד לניצחון והשבת תושבי הצפון בביטחון לבתיהם. — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) September 26, 2024 × US, UK and European Union calls for 'temporary ceasefire' This comes after the US, UK, and EU called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon after the rising ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-strong bloc proposed an immediate 21-day pause in fighting "to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement" and a ceasefire in Gaza. Also read: Netanyahu tells IDF to tone down Lebanon strikes, claims report as allies demand 21-day ceasefire They issued a joint statement, stressing that the hostilities were "intolerable" and presented an "unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation". Israel 'spreading terror and fear' Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, speaking at the emergency meeting at UN headquarters in New York, emphasised the need for "de-escalation" He added that Israel’s aerial bombardment, attacks on electronic devices, and threatened ground invasion have spread “terror and fear among the Lebanese citizens in full view of the world”. “I hope to come back to my country armed with your explicit stance calling for the cessation of this aggression and for the respect of the sovereignty and safety of my country,” Mikati told the 15 members of the UN’s most powerful body. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party, criticising them for their "hypocritical" stance on abortion.

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Keir Starmer has said he will not accept any more free clothes from donors after days of negative headlines over “wardrobe-gate”. Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves have also made the same pledge, in an abrupt policy change just before Labour’s annual conference opens this weekend. But the move still leaves Labour’s top team free to accept thousands of pounds worth of other gifts and hospitality.

Wardrobe-gate in UK: Labour Party takes U-turn on freebies

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">British politician Rachel Reeves has acknowledged receiving donations for clothing, amid rising criticism over senior Labour figures accepting gifts, just as the Labour Party conference was about to begin.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1751}">Reeves, who has taken nearly £7,500 ($9,991) for clothing from her friend Juliet Rosenfeld since 2023, now faces scrutiny along with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who have also accepted clothing donations.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:231,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}">Donations for clothes</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">The revelation comes as Labour figures shift their stance, announcing they will no longer accept donations for clothing while in office.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}">On Friday (Sep 20), The Prime Minister, Rayner, and Reeves all made clear that they would stop taking donations for clothes now that they were in office.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1966}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:718,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1966}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:637,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1966}" data-ved="2ahUKEwie5qnyxtOIAxXYiK8BHe4nDAsQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmers-wife-attended-two-taylor-swift-concerts-without-paying-a-penny-759730" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmers-wife-attended-two-taylor-swift-concerts-without-paying-a-penny-759730&amp;ved=2ahUKEwie5qnyxtOIAxXYiK8BHe4nDAsQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">British PM Keir Starmer`s wife attended two Taylor Swift concerts without paying a penny</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1998}">However, Starmer's decision does not extend to other forms of hospitality, such as corporate football tickets or concerts like the Taylor Swift show he attended with his wife.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:361,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:104,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2048}">Recently, Sir Keir Starmer's wife, Lady Starmer, became the source of controversy after it was revealed that she received £5,000 worth of clothing and personal shopping from the donor. Starmer himself accepted £16,200 worth of "work clothing" from Lord Alli in April, three months before he won the election.<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:643,&quot;y&quot;:396,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:676,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2083}" />
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This follows a backlash from Labour MPs, who argue that such actions could harm the party's reputation, calling for stricter limits on gifts and hospitality.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:480,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2167}">One Labour MP told the Telegraph, "Loads of us are livid. This is what hypocrisy looks like – and most of us have been fighting the 'they're all the same' rhetoric for our whole careers. Keir’s double standards just prove it's entirely accurate."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:480,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2167}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwie5qnyxtOIAxXYiK8BHe4nDAsQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmers-wife-attended-two-taylor-swift-concerts-without-paying-a-penny-759730" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmers-wife-attended-two-taylor-swift-concerts-without-paying-a-penny-759730&amp;ved=2ahUKEwie5qnyxtOIAxXYiK8BHe4nDAsQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">British PM Keir Starmer`s wife attended two Taylor Swift concerts without paying a penny</a></strong></p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:595,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2282}">As per The Telegraph, donations received by Reeves were declared on the Register of Members' Financial Interests. However, no mention of clothing specifically was mentioned, and her team states that no updates to the declarations are needed.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:662,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2349}">Nonetheless, the timing of these revelations threatens to overshadow the Labour Party’s conference, as party members and the public question the appropriateness of accepting such gifts while in government.</p>

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British politician Rachel Reeves has acknowledged receiving donations for clothing, amid rising criticism over senior Labour figures accepting gifts, just as the Labour Party conference was about to begin.

British politician Rachel Reeves has acknowledged receiving donations for clothing, amid rising criticism over senior Labour figures accepting gifts, just as the Labour Party conference was about to begin. Reeves, who has taken nearly £7,500 ($9,991) for clothing from her friend Juliet Rosenfeld since 2023, now faces scrutiny along with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who have also accepted clothing donations. Donations for clothes The revelation comes as Labour figures shift their stance, announcing they will no longer accept donations for clothing while in office. On Friday (Sep 20), The Prime Minister, Rayner, and Reeves all made clear that they would stop taking donations for clothes now that they were in office. Also read | British PM Keir Starmer`s wife attended two Taylor Swift concerts without paying a penny However, Starmer's decision does not extend to other forms of hospitality, such as corporate football tickets or concerts like the Taylor Swift show he attended with his wife. Recently, Sir Keir Starmer's wife, Lady Starmer, became the source of controversy after it was revealed that she received £5,000 worth of clothing and personal shopping from the donor. Starmer himself accepted £16,200 worth of "work clothing" from Lord Alli in April, three months before he won the election. This follows a backlash from Labour MPs, who argue that such actions could harm the party's reputation, calling for stricter limits on gifts and hospitality. One Labour MP told the Telegraph, "Loads of us are livid. This is what hypocrisy looks like – and most of us have been fighting the 'they're all the same' rhetoric for our whole careers. Keir’s double standards just prove it's entirely accurate." Also read | British PM Keir Starmer`s wife attended two Taylor Swift concerts without paying a penny Reeves' clothing donations As per The Telegraph, donations received by Reeves were declared on the Register of Members' Financial Interests. However, no mention of clothing specifically was mentioned, and her team states that no updates to the declarations are needed. Nonetheless, the timing of these revelations threatens to overshadow the Labour Party’s conference, as party members and the public question the appropriateness of accepting such gifts while in government. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.</p>

<p>This comes as&nbsp;Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terming the militant&nbsp;group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel</strong></p>

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<p>A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what&nbsp;recent history has taught us.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility.</p>

<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-explosions-components-for-pagers-used-in-blast-not-made-in-taiwan-says-minister-760365"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></p>

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Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.

Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air. This comes as Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year. He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid." Terming the militant group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past. Watch | Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel × A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what recent history has taught us. "So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed. Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel. Also read: Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning. The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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#gravitas | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, also the leader of the Labour party has avoided being investigated over a potential breach of parliamentary rules. The situation revolves around gifts that included designer clothes, garments, and alterations, purchased for Starmer’s wife, Victoria, by a long-time Labour supporter and donor. Starmer did not disclose details about the purchases within the stipulated time raising concerns and questions over ethics.

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The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on a trip to Italy, during his trip he lauded Italy's efforts to fight illegal immigration. Watch to know more.

UK, Italy to share intelligence against illegal migrants

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As Governments push back bans on combustion vehicles and extend hybrid sales, the debate over sustainability is heating up. Critics argue that electric vehicles aren't as green as they seem, with concerns about battery waste and environmental impact. These policy shifts raise the questions: are hybrids and Evs truly the best path to a cleaner future, or are there overlooked alternatives?

UK pushes back on petrol car ban

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