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French Town Halls Fly Palestinian Flag Despite Government Warning

Almost two dozen town halls in France were on Monday flying the Palestinian flag from their entrances in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

Covid 'Frankenstein' Is On The Rise: 2025 Symptoms To Watch Out For As New Strain To Hit France The Worst

France is tracking the Covid 'Frankenstein' strain Stratus (XFG), with rising cases and shifting symptoms, urging vaccination and vigilance for vulnerable groups.

International Business Times UK

Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – as it happened

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Defiant French mayors keep Palestinian flags flying despite court rulings

Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale

Israel-Palestine two-state solution summit to be held as recognitions surge

Israel and the US are boycotting the UN-hosted event, but other countries are building on an earlier declaration.

Al Jazeera

France spearheads UN drive to recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Nations General Assembly opens this week, with Palestinian statehood set to dominate the agenda. France, alongside Saudi Arabia, will lead discussions in the most significant diplomatic push in years to breathe life back into a two-state solution.

Radio France Internationale

Monday briefing: What the UK’s recognition of Palestine means for the war, its future – and its people

In today’s newsletter: the coordinated action, taken alongside six UN allies, is a significant rebuke to Israel and the United States, but peace remains a distant hope

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France, Others To Recognize Palestinian State As UN Week Gets Underway

France and other countries prepared to recognize a Palestinian state as the UN's centerpiece diplomatic week gets underway Monday, following a rash of Western governments in symbolicly endorsing statehood and sparking Israel's wrath.

International Business Times

Fireball Over France Explained: Alien Invasion Or Is There Something Wrong With Our Airspace?

Fireball over France lit up skies and fuelled alien rumours. Astronomers confirm asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded, scattering meteorites in Normandy.

International Business Times UK

I attempted to relive my childhood holidays with a family trip to Eurocamp – this is what I discovered

Rediscovering his memories of camping holidays in France, Alex Ross ditched all-inclusive package holiday deals for an activity-filled week at Eurocamp in Brittany

The Independent UK

The thousand-year story of how the fork crossed Europe, and onto your plate today

In today’s world, we barely think about picking up a fork. It is part of a standard cutlery set, as essential as the plate itself. But not that long ago, this now-ordinary utensil was viewed with suspicion, derision and even moral outrage.

The Conversation

Macron says embassy in Palestine will open only after release of hostages

France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state will not include the opening of an embassy until Hamas frees the hostages it is holding in Gaza, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview that aired on Sunday in the United States.

Radio France Internationale

England’s semi-final star Ellie Kildunne: ‘My secret? I don’t like being tackled’

Interview: After scoring two tries in England’s World Cup semi-final win over France, the full-back looks set to star again on the Red Roses’ day of destiny against Canada

The Independent UK

Michael Kim Dramatically Ends Winless Drought at Open de France; Brooks Koepka Fades

The 32-year-old American claimed a one-stroke victory with a clutch par putt on the 72nd hole.

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International Business Times

Wealth Tax Economist Hits Back At French Tycoon's 'Pseudo-academic' Claim

An economist behind a wealth tax plan embraced by the French left on Sunday urged France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, to show "respect for the truth" after the luxury goods tycoon described him as a "pseudo-academic" who wanted to "destroy the French economy".

Axios

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

The move comes ahead of an international peace conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of the two-state solution.

The Guardian - UK

Wealth tax would be deadly for French economy, says Europe’s richest man

LVMH owner Bernard Arnault, who could take €1bn hit, says proposed 2% levy ‘aims to destroy liberal economy’

Radio France Internationale

British PM Starmer says UK to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer anounced on Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

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France's Richest Man Riles Left With Attack On 'Pseudo-academic' Behind Tax Plan

Left-wing figures in France on Sunday reacted with uproar after the country's richest man the luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault described an academic behind a wealth tax plan as a "far-left activist" who wanted to "destroy the French economy".

Radio France Internationale

Storm warnings force postponement of Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and PSG

Marseille's Ligue 1 clash with champions Paris Saint-Germain was called off on Sunday afternoon after severe weather warnings in the south of France.

The Independent UK

Megan Jones insists defence is England key weapon in RWC final clash with Canada

The Red Roses made 200 tackles during the 35-17 semi-final win over France.

Euronews

The United Kingdom and Portugal to announce recognition of Palestinian state

On Sunday, the UK and Portugal will announce its recognition of a Palestinian state. The move comes ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, where other nations, including Australia, Canada and France, also plan to do so.

Radio France Internationale

World Alzheimer's Day: Is France's once world-renowned care falling behind?

France was once a pioneer of Alzheimer's care, but as the number of sufferers continues to rise and budgets are cut, the country is now struggling to tackle what is one of the world's most pressing public health crises.

The Independent UK

How England’s breakdown brilliance denied France — and could decide World Cup final

The ruck contributions of Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones proved key in the semi-final – and slowing Canada’s scintillating attack will be vital next week

The Independent UK

Watch: David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, confirmed that the government is currently reviewing whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Lammy stated that an assessment is underway, and a decision on recognising a Palestinian state is expected within the next 48 hours. France, Australia, and Canada are also among…

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