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Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

CNN on MSN · 18h

France recognizing a Palestinian state is a bold move by Macron, with a hint of desperation

Two takeaways The surprise announcement tells us two things. Firstly, that Macron feels this is the time to act. Leaders from France, the UK and Germany are due to speak Friday to seek urgent action over the new lows of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

TIME on MSN · 15h

Israel and U.S. Condemn France’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian Statehood: What to Know

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

Arensman wins Tour de France 19th stage

Associated Press News · 6h

A test of the mind and body: The story behind AP’s stage to stage coverage of the Tour De France

The Tour de France - one of the world's biggest sports races - is a test of the mind and body. The 112th edition features over 180 riders covering 2,000 miles, ranging from flat surfaces to mountainous climbs,

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 12h

Tour de France results: Race outlook after Thymen Arensman wins Stage 19

Thymen Arensman won the shortened final mountain route of the 2025 Tour de France, and Tadej Pogacar still controls the yellow jersey after Stage 19.

Reuters · 16h

Arensman wins Tour de France 19th stage as Pogacar approaches final triumph

Thymen Arensman claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he benefited from the top guns' waiting game to prevail in the 19th stage, the last mountain trek of the race on Friday, as Tadej Pogacar took a giant stride towards a fourth title.

Assad, France and Cour de Cassation

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

France’s Highest Court Upholds Some of Bashar Assad’s Legal Protections, but Permits Future Warrants

France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s personal immunity as a head of state while green-lighting possible future war crime warrants, drawing criticism from human rights lawyers and Syrian activists.

Reuters · 17h

France's top court says arrest warrant for Assad is invalid, new one can be issued

France's highest court ruled on Friday that an arrest warrant for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was invalid as it was issued when he was still in office, but said a new warrant can now be issued as he is no longer a sitting head of state.

ABC · 1d

French court to decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for Syrian chemical attacks

France's highest court is ruling on whether it can strip Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader now in exile in Russia, of his immunity as a head of state

How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 20: Live Stream Cycling, TV Channel

Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France is Saturday, offering breakaway riders one final shot at glory before the race heads to ...

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UK, France and Germany call on Israel to 'immediately lift restrictions on flow of aid' to Gaza

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

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Tour de France organizers shorten stage to avoid diseased cows

Tour de France organizers have shortened Stage 19 of the competition to avoid a herd of cows which have suffered an outbreak ...

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UK, Germany, France call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

T he United Kingdom, Germany and France are calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and "unconditional release of all ...

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Trump shrugs off France’s recognition of Palestine as Rubio, prominent Republicans blast move

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from ...

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Tour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors?

After a doping scandal upended the sport, professional cycling is pursuing dual challenges of keeping cycling honest and ...