The world is reacting to the United States using its veto at the United Nations Security Council to block a draft resolution that would call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli onslaught on Gaza.

Media reports say New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party plans to recognize the state of Palestine.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her sudden resignation, emphasizing she no longer has “enough in the tank” to continue in the post.

Anthony Albanese, who defeated Scott Morrison's conservative party in a tightly-contested election on Saturday, has been sworn in as Australia's new prime minister.

A socialist fight back may is on the cards in British politics as left-wing anti-imperialist activists and parties gather for a two day resistance festival in Nottingham. The organizers hope to unify the left following a mass purge of members from the UK Labor Party.

The British-Palestinian cause celebrated what has been described as a victory after a historic motion, branding Israel an apartheid state, was passed at this weeks UK Labour Party Conference.

In Britain, the opposition Labour Party appears to be continuing its war on pro-Palestine affiliates, including former leader Jeremy Corbyn reportedly being banned from speaking or even attending this year's party conference.