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Australia to recognise Palestine in September, PM Anthony Albanese says

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Euronews

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been putting it succinctly, declaring it’s a question of when, not if, Australia recognises Palestine as a state.

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How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?

PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

France to recognise Palestine as UK to hold 'emergency talks'

France is officially set to recognise the state of Palestine, as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to do the same

The National (Scotland)

France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts.

Radio France Internationale

Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September

President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

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Israel's war and settlements a strategy to block Palestinian state: legal expert

In the past 20 months, more than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and nearly 950 in the occupied West Bank. International law specialist Monique Chemillier-Gendreau says Israel’s retaliation for the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks is part of a wider plan to prevent the creation of…

Radio France Internationale

Fifteen arrested over alleged bribery and corruption after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59

Messages of support and condolences, as well as offers for assistance poured in as European leaders react to the horrific fire in a Kočani nightclub that claimed the lives of 59 people.

Euronews

UNGA To Vote On Ukraine And US Resolutions

The U.N. General Assembly to vote on resolutions regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Top News

1975 was declared International Women’s Year. 50 years on, the ‘revolution in our heads’ is still being fought

In December 1972, the same month the Whitlam government was first elected, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1975 as International Women’s Year (IWY). This set in train a series of world-changing events, in which Australia was to play a significant part.

The Conversation

UN Court To Address Legal Obligations In Climate Change

The International Court of Justice in The Hague is holding historic hearings on global climate change obligations, addressing the urgent need for action.

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Human Rights Day 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?

The day marks the anniversary that the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Evening Standard

NYPD Successfully Secures United Nations General Assembly

Learn how the NYPD ensured security during the United Nations General Assembly in NYC with over 130 world dignitaries in attendance.

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Israel Bombs Yemeni Port City After Houthi Missile Attacks

The Israeli military said dozens of aircraft targeted power plants and port facilities in the western city of Hodeidah

The Independent UK

Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations week

Humanitarians are enlisting entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during climate week events that coincide with the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meetings

Radio France Internationale

Erdogan's anti-Israel rhetoric falters as Turkey loses regional clout

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used the United Nations General Assembly to criticise Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But as Erdogan tries to lead opposition to Israel, Turkey is finding itself increasingly sidelined in the region.

AAP

'Israel must comply': Wong's fresh warning in UN speech

No state should pretend the rules of war don't apply to them, Australia's foreign minister will tell the United Nations General Assembly.

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Netanyahu Warns Of Iran's Aggression At U.N. General Assembly

Israeli PM Netanyahu's UN speech highlights Israel's defense, peace efforts, and condemnation of Iran.

International Business Times

Sudan Paramilitary Attack Kills 18 At El-Fasher Market: Medic

A paramilitary attack on a market in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher killed 18 people, a medical source told AFP on Friday, after world leaders appealed for an end to the country's wartime suffering.

The Independent UK

Trump heaps praise on ‘very popular’ Keir Starmer as pair meet in New York

Republican describes Sir Keir as ‘very nice’ at a press conference ahead of talks on Thursday

The Independent UK

Trump forced to scrap outdoor rally in Wisconsin due to Secret Service shortages

Agency official says ‘our personnel and equipment are being pushed to their limits to sustain the current operational tempo’

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Israeli PM Netanyahu's Trip To UN For Ceasefire Talks

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to the UN General Assembly is driven by potential ceasefire talks with Hezbollah, reflecting diplomatic efforts for conflict r...

International Business Times

Biden Warns Of AI 'Risks' During Final Speech To UN General Assembly

The outgoing president called on world leaders to 'manage this new technology' as it changes 'our ways of life, our ways of work, our ways of war.'

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of lives will be lost if Ukraine is denied use of long-range missiles on Russia, warns Zelensky

Mr Zelensky has arrived in New York to gather support from world leaders before the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly

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