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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The UK plans to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in response to increased settler attacks on Palestinians. Israel is set to develop 1,200 new homes in the occupied territory. Additionally, Harry and Meghan were surprised by a letter from the King clarifying that they remain non-working royals. Other news includes the potentially preventable death of a Nottingham attack victim and Monty Don's departure from Gardeners' World after over 20 years.

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