A group of MPs will call for the redress scheme for veterans who suffered under the so-called ‘gay ban” to be rolled out as quickly as possible.

French champagne and a special gin-infused cocktail called L’entente will be served at the state banquet in honour of president of France.

It appears to be the latest version of plans by the Israeli government to maintain lasting control over the territory.

The man refused to leave a house and armed officers were deployed, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said.

Emmanuel Macron pressed for recognition of Palestinian statehood in an address to the UK’s Parliament, saying it was the “only path to peace”. The French president said a ceasefire was a matter of ...