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US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off

The breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran was perhaps the least surprising news this week. The 14-point plan – AKA the memorandum of understanding (MoU) – signed by Donald Trump in Versailles at the end of the G7 summit on June 17 and by the Iranian president,…

The Conversation

Iran ceasefire was always going to break – here’s why

Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle East. The peace agreement Donald Trump signed at the palace of Versailles in France on June 18 – which he hailed as Iran’s “unconditional surrender” – is now, in the…

The Conversation

Cracks in European unity emerge over Ukraine and security

When Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Versailles on June 17 after the G7 summit, it dominated the headlines around the world. This is no more than you’d expect. The 60-day ceasefire, which – despite a few wobbles – appears to be largely holding in both Iran…

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‘Not easy’: Why Trump rushed to sign Iran MoU ahead of Geneva meet, leaving Pakistan red-faced

US President Donald Trump’s push to end the conflict with Iran culminated in an unexpected late-night signing ceremony at the Palace of Versailles, a moment that reflected both the urgency and uncertainty surrounding the agreement. According to CNN, Trump surprised aides and even French President Emmanuel Macron by insisting that…

The Times of India

Why Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Are Calling Donald Trump's Iran Deal a 'Political Disaster'

Donald Trump's Iran deal faces backlash as Iran's Revolutionary Guards keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, defying agreement terms and complicating diplomatic efforts.

International Business Times UK

Republican loyalists too starting to revolt over peace deal with Iran

The TOI correspondent from Washington : Under fire over what critics are calling a sellout deal with Iran, a harried President Trump Friday rejected the notion that he had folded before Tehran and would hand it a financial windfall, asserting, “We didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are…

The Times of India

Treaty of Versailles 2.0: Macron played the Trump card, laden in gold

After posing in front of Versailles' golden doors, Trump enjoyed a private tour of the chateau's glittering interior. And in a surprise move over a dinner of lobster, caviar and vanilla ice cream, he signed a memorandum on ending the war in Iran at a venue steeped in historical symbolism.

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The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: a president’s wishful thinking gives way to uncomfortable realities

Editorial: The memorandum of understanding signed in Versailles lays bare US failure and the pointlessness of this illegal war

The Guardian - UK

How Trump decided to sign a deal with Iran at Versailles palace

US President Donald Trump signed an initial deal with Iran at France's iconic Versailles palace. The surprise signing occurred during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump announced the agreement to reporters as he was departing France. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was involved in the document's…

The Economic Times

Moment Trump signs US-Iran peace agreement at Palace of Versailles

US president Donald Trump has signed an initial peace agreement with Iran during his visit to the Palace of Versailles in France on Wednesday (17 June) evening.

The Independent UK

Trump signs initial deal to end Iran war and open Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks continue

Trump signed an initial framework deal to restore the pre-war status quo between Iran and the United States, inking an initial agreement towards ending a war he started with Israel on 28 February.

Euronews

'This was not easy': Donald Trump signs US-Iran peace deal; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian also signs deal - watch

US President Donald Trump signed the much-anticipated US-Iran peace deal memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Versailles on Thursday.

The Times of India

Trump arrives at Versailles to close out G7 summit with a glitzy dinner

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The Independent UK

In pictures: The Palace of Versailles, Macron's beloved soft-power tool

French President Emmanuel Macron plays host to President Donald Trump at a lavish dinner Wednesday night at the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This is the fourth time the French leader has chosen Louis XIV’s sumptuous palace as a venue to entertain a visiting…

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Macron to meet Trump at the Palace of Versailles after G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, according to Macron's…

Euronews

Long-lost Rubens painting depicting the crucifixion of Jesus sells for €2.3 million

The long-lost painting "Crucifixion of Jesus Christ" by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was hidden for more than four centuries, was sold at auction this weekend in Versailles.

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This 100-year-old fabric atelier has worked on interiors for Audrey Hepburn, Lee Radziwell, and the White House – we journey through the design stories

In its century-old history, La Manufacture Cogolin has designed for some of the most famous people on the planet – and dressed Versailles and the Vatican

Evening Standard

Versailles at the Science Museum review: a beautiful show harking back to a time when science wasn't considered bleakly functional

4/5 This collection of artefacts from the French court marries cutting-edge (for the time) technology with beauty

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The Guardian - UK

‘Photographs did not do it justice’: King Louis XV’s magnificent rhino is star of new London exhibition

After wowing the court of Versailles over 200 years ago, the jet-black beast is back in the spotlight at the Science Museum

International Business Times

Sweat And Silly Hats At Paris 'Marathon For All'

To mark turning 50 in style, French amateur runner Charlotte Prior donned her trainers and joined more than 40,000 people in a late-night marathon through some of Paris's most spectacular sites.

Cycling Weekly

Why aren't Team GB's cyclists staying in the Olympic village?

The British riders have been staying in a hotel near Versailles, 10 miles outside of Paris

The Guardian - UK

‘It was awesome’: after Rio and Tokyo false starts, golf hits an Olympic high

On the outskirts of Versailles, in front of huge galleries, Olympic golf found a home on day one of the men’s competition

The Independent UK

Escape the bustle of Paris for these regal towns less than an hour away

Home to the famous Chateau of Versailles, Yvelines’ historic villages, palaces and barge stays give plenty of reasons to visit — all while avoiding the inflated crowds and prices of the capital, says Anna Richards

The Guardian - UK

Team GB try to repair equestrian misery after strong Versailles display

Team GB have eventing team gold in their sights and Laura Collett is second in the individual standings at the Château de Versailles

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Woodford County hosts two Main Street Clean Sweeps on Earth Day

Dozens of volunteers spent part of their Saturday picking up garbage in the Woodford County cities of Versailles and Midway.

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