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Macron’s office plays down fears over Bayeux Tapestry loan to London

Moving the Bayeux Tapestry to London may be a triumph of diplomacy, but some experts warn it could prove a nightmare for conservationists – prompting the Elysée Palace to insist the challenge is far from impossible.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2025

Could Palestine recognition wave spark momentum for two-state solution?

France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.

Euronews · Sep 23, 2025

Cooper: Recognising Palestine must ‘spur’ action as two-state solution in peril

She spoke at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York which French President Emmanuel Macron opened by officially recognising Palestinian statehood.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

France joins UK and Canada in recognising Palestinian state

French president Emmanuel Macron received a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation as he announced the recognition

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

IAEA Says Iran Nuclear Diplomacy At a 'Difficult Juncture'

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture" but dialogue would continue.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

Former French PM on course for comeback as Paris by-election frontrunner

Former French prime minister Michel Barnier has sailed through the first round of a high-profile by-election in Paris, emerging as the clear frontrunner to retake a long-time conservative stronghold.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2025

French Town Halls Defy Government Warning To Fly Palestinian Flags

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.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

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 · Sep 22, 2025

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 · Sep 22, 2025