France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisis About 800,000 people to demonstrate against budget plans, putting pressure on new prime minister The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? Weakened domestically, Emmanuel Macron wants an international legacy. Yet still, he does nothing to sanction Israel, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
Trump And Melania Didn't Bow Or Curtsy To King Charles — But Did They Show More Respect To The Late Queen? Donald Trump and Melania Trump's arrival at Windsor Castle for a state visit sparked debate after they did not bow or curtsy to King Charles and Queen Camilla, though royal protocol confirms such gestures are optional. International Business Times UK · Sep 17, 2025
Starmer's UK's 'one in, one out' small boats migrant deal with France is struggling, but is far from sunk Keir Starmer’s government fell at the first hurdle with its France ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal. A rocky legal battle awaits Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025
Temporary block on man’s deportation will not undermine returns deal – minister Liz Kendall said the High Court decision was disappointing but it would not prevent the rest of the agreement with France going ahead. The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Sally Rooney and Annie Ernaux among authors urging Macron to reinstate Gaza writers programme 20 authors, including Viet Thanh Nguyen and Abdulrazak Gurnah, call on the French president to restart scheme to help creatives evacuate The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Blocked deportation leaves Keir Starmer's illegal migration policy in tatters Kemi Badenoch says her message to ministers was ‘we told you so’ after an Eritrean man won a last-minute High Court bid to temporarily block his deportation Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Starmer faces fresh pressure over returns deal after blocked deportation Kemi Badenoch said her message to ministers was ‘we told you so’, while shadow home secretary Chris Philp called the deal a ‘failed gimmick’. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Trump praises ‘friend’ the King and teases trade talks ahead of state visit The US president said he is ‘into helping’ Britain on refining the UK-US trade deal. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
France's PM Lecornu announces end to 'lifetime' benefits for former prime ministers Lecornu was named prime minister on 9 September, replacing François Bayrou who lost a vote of confidence in parliament after proposing €44 billion in budget cuts in a bid to reign in France's national debt. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
The opulent state banquet where Donald Trump will be guest of honour Here’s everything we know about the banquet, from the menu to the guests The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit The US president is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening, ahead of a full day of pomp and pageantry at Windsor on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
As King Charles Hosts Trump, What Do UK State Visits Entail? US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his wife, Melania -- a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III. These pomp-filled visits are organised at the recommendation of the British government to strengthen diplomatic, trade or personal relations with… International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
'We've become role models': French para athletes hail legacy of Paris Games Three weeks before the World Para Athletics Championships open in New Delhi, dozens of stars from France's Paralympics movement gathered just outside Paris to celebrate the success of the 2024 Games – an event athletes say marked a turning point in how their sports are perceived. Radio France Internationale · Sep 14, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2025 France hit with credit downgrade as new government faces budget squeeze France faces a fresh test of economic credibility after Fitch cut its credit rating, deepening the pressure on a new government already grappling with political turbulence and soaring debt.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Marine Le Pen exploring various routes to clear path to presidential run – despite electoral ban ‘Amnesty bill’ or constitutional appeal against ban on standing being mulled by her party, reports suggest
Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025 NATO announces plan to strengthen Europe’s eastern flank The new initiative, known as Eastern Sentry, follows the incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace on Wednesday.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 ‘The biggest crisis since independence’: What next for France and Algeria? As a diplomatic spat between Paris and Algiers continues to sour, Euronews dissects how things got so bad, and where they could go from here.
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 UN General Assembly Votes For Hamas-free Palestinian State The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 France sends jets to Poland as the UK ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia France says its is deploying fighter jets to Poland, and the UK has announced new sanctions against Russia
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Are France's Yellow Vests and Block Everything protests two sides of the same coin? A new citizens' movement called Block Everything has taken to the streets of France. Is there more to it than a remake of the 2018 Yellow Vests anti-government protests?
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025 Macron and Erdogan find fragile common ground amid battle for influence Following years of tension, the presidents of Turkey and France are finding new areas of cooperation. Ukraine is at the centre of this shift, but the Palestinian territories, the Caucasus and Africa are also emerging as shared priorities. However, analysts warn that serious differences remain, making for an uneasy partnership.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025 France sends jets to Poland and summons Russian envoy over drone raid French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace after Warsaw accused Russia of launching a drone raid. France has also summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, as the UN Security Council prepares for an emergency meeting on Friday.
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025 UN General Assembly To Vote On A Hamas-free Palestinian State The UN General Assembly will vote on Friday whether to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Macron has defied the will of the people. He leaves the French public no choice but to Block Everything The president they call Jupiter has repeatedly shown utter disregard for the public voice at the ballot box. No wonder we are taking to the streets, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo