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The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

Trump backs Israel and rebukes Starmer over Palestinian state recognition

US president says UK move would ‘reward Hamas’ after appearing to endorse recognition plan in Scotland meeting

The Guardian - US

Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done, and calls for more negotiation

With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures.

Euronews

Advocates of a two-state solution realise time to act is now

Battle lines between moderate and extremist visions for future of Gaza and West Bank have become much clearer

The Guardian - UK

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How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?

PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

France and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Against the odds, Starmer has cleared the way to establish a state of Palestine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By making Britain’s formal recognition of a national home for the Palestinian people dependent on the ending of atrocities in Gaza, the prime minister is taking a risk both in the region and within his own party – but for this, he deserves our unqualified support

The Independent UK

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Candace Owens says ‘they’ll fake kill’ Brigitte Macron rather than go through discovery in defamation lawsuit

‘I can't see them wanting to make it to discovery. I just don't see that happening,’ said Owens

The Independent UK

Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?

The Guardian - UK

What has Starmer demanded of Netanyahu ahead of recognition of a Palestinian state?

The Independent looks at what conditions Sir Keir has set out ahead of recognition

The Independent UK

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

The Independent UK

Germany, France and UK may send foreign ministers to Israel, says Merz

The leaders of Germany, France and Britain are weighing up whether to dispatch their foreign secretaries to Israel next week, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Voices: Why has it been so difficult for Britain to recognise the state of Palestine?

COMMENT: In the decades since the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the UK has broadly supported official recognition of a state of Palestine. So why has it taken more than a century for a government to sign up to it, asks Donald Macintyre

The Independent UK

UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel ends ‘appalling situation’ in Gaza

PM chairs emergency cabinet meeting to outline peace plan – including historic shift in UK policy on Palestine

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The National (Scotland)

Recognition of Palestine is 'worthless' without concrete action, expert says

RECOGNISING Palestine as state would “mean next to nothing” if it is not accompanied by concrete actions such as halting arms sales to Israel,…

The Independent UK

The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean?

France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine

The Conversation

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood

Two countries open three-day conference at United Nations with goal as part of peaceful settlement to end war in Gaza

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Euronews

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

The Independent UK

Trump gives Starmer green light to recognise Palestinian state

‘I don’t mind him taking a position’ says president after talks at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland

Radio France Internationale

Grassroots campaign against controversial French pesticide bill gathers momentum

A petition started by a French student earlier this month has ignited nationwide debate over a controversial pesticide law, drawing over two million signatories into a growing environmental and political dispute.

The Independent UK

Palestinian state recognition is a one shot opportunity for Starmer – but what does he want to achieve?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer will need to weigh up whether the timing of recognition of a Palestinian state is more important for the peace process in the Middle East or his own domestic political problems, says David Maddox

Radio France Internationale

Macron, Zelensky reaffirm anti-corruption drive amid Kyiv legislation outcry

Following a backlash over a controversial anti-corruption law in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron and his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky discussed their commitment to democratic principles and the independence of anti-corruption institutions.

Radio France Internationale

UN gathers to advance two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Fired by France's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members begin a two-day conference Monday in New York to breathe life into the push for a two-state solution. However, neither Israel nor the US are expected to attend.

Euronews

On defence, France and Germany are inching closer but remain far apart

Germany has a lot of catching up to do but has plenty of fiscal space to do it.

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