Starmer and Macron agree need for 'new deterrent' to stop small boat crossings

Keir Starmer announces support for small businesses

Keir Starmer has announced plans to stabilise business rates and allow easier access to loans in a bid to support small businesses. In a speech delivered in Wiltshire on Thursday, the prime minister said 38 businesses are forced to shut every day due to late payments, costing the economy "£11bn per year". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow minister says Palestine recognition 'unlikely'

A shadow minister has said the government's recognition of Palestine as an independent state is unlikely to happen. Keir Starmer said he would recognise the state if Hamas surrendered power. Shadow chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart said: "Hamas is not about to lay down it's weapons and go quietly into the night. I just think this is nonsense really." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

France Ramps Up Action After Palestine Recognition With Massive Aid Drop And Ceasefire Push | Video

France has launched an airdrop mission delivering 40 tonnes of emergency food aid into Gaza, in a dramatic response to an escalating famine crisis in the embattled Strip. Each of the four flights carried 10 tonnes of supplies, Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot confirmed—though he warned the gesture remains “insufficient.” Barrot and President Macron demanded that Israel quickly reopen air, land, and sea routes to allow unhindered aid access, calling current conditions “absolutely intolerable.” A recent WHO report showed that since July, 5,000 children under five have been treated for acute malnutrition, and at least 63 have died of starvation. The move follows weeks of humanitarian pauses and airdrops by allies including Jordan, the UAE, Germany, and the UK—but global agencies warn only sustained land convoys can truly meet the desperate needs. Against the backdrop of rising international pressure and US envoy visits, France’s action adds fresh urgency to the crisis. #FranceAidGaza #GazaFamine #HumanitarianAirdrop #JeanNoelBarrot #Macron #OpenAidCorridors #WHOReport #ChildMalnutrition #GazaCrisis #IsraelAidRestrictions #HumanitarianAccess #JordanUAEFlights #GermanyAid #UKAidDrop #FamineInGaza #StarvationDeaths #CeasefirePressure #GlobalAidPush #LandRoutesNeeded #UrgentRelief ~GR.124~HT.408~

TSUNAMI TO STRIKE FRANCE: Macron Issues TSUNAMI WARNING After 8.8 Quake ROCKS Russia |France on EDGE

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake—now ranked as the sixth strongest in history—has struck Eastern Russia, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific. French President Emmanuel Macron issued an emergency warning for French Polynesia, mobilizing government forces and urging residents to follow safety protocols. France and parts of the U.S. Pacific coast are on high alert. Reports confirm fatalities in Japan, while Hawaii beaches remain crowded despite imminent danger. The world watches as this natural disaster unfolds with devastating force. #TsunamiWarning #RussiaEarthquake #PacificTsunami #Hawaii #Surfers #NaturalDisaster #Kamchatka #Earthquake2025 #SeismicActivity #USWestCoast #EvacuationAlert #HighWaves #DisasterPreparedness #BreakingNews #Megaquake #TsunamiSurge #TsunamiFootage #JapanTsunami #PacificAlert #DoctorHeroes #StaySafe #TsunamiEvacuation #HawaiiNews #CaliforniaAlert #AlaskaAlert #OregonAlert #QuakeNews #GlobalAlert #NatureUnleashed #AFP #TsunamiWatch

France & Saudi Arabia LEAD efforts for Palestinian Statehood | ‘2-State Solution’ in focus at the UN

France and Saudi Arabia are spearheading a new diplomatic push for Palestinian statehood, co-hosting a UN summit on July 28 in New York. President Macron announced France will officially recognize Palestine in September, a move hailed as “game-changing.” Dozens of nations are expected to attend, though Israel and the U.S. will boycott. European momentum for recognition is building amid Gaza war fatigue. Analysts see the conference as a major challenge to Israeli annexation efforts and U.S.-led diplomacy. #PalestineStatehood #TwoStateSolution #Macron #Trump #Netanyahu #SaudiArabia #MohammedBinSalman #MBS #SaudiDiplomacy #UNSummit #MiddleEastPeace #FrancePalestine #GazaCrisis #ParisRiyadhInitiative #PalestinianRecognition #IsraelPalestine #UNDiplomacy #PeaceTalks #KeirStarmer #GlobalDiplomacy #GameChanger #PalestineAtUN #MiddleEastUpdate #MacronSpeech #EuropeanShift ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.125~

Macron 'Sides' with Hamas Against Trump & 'Bibi' — Marks France's Official Entry in Middle East War

In a move that has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state — a decision seen by critics as aligning with Hamas and directly challenging the United States and former President Donald Trump. Macron’s declaration comes amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Is France entering the Middle East war? What does this mean for NATO, Israel, and the broader West? From failed Western coordination to rising pressure inside France, this is the story behind Macron’s explosive pivot — and the global consequences it could unleash. Stay tuned for full analysis, exclusive footage, and expert commentary. #Macron #FranceVsIsrael #PalestineRecognition #MiddleEastCrisis #Hamas #Trump #Gaza #IsraelPalestine #WorldWar3 #BreakingNews ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.103~

Kremlin’s Most SHOCKING Move Yet? Backs France’s Recognition of Palestine |Defies Trump & Netanyahu

In a dramatic global twist, Russia has declared full support for Palestinian statehood, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirming Moscow's long-standing commitment to a two-state solution. The statement comes on the heels of French President Emmanuel Macron’s bombshell announcement that France will recognize Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September — making it the first major Western power to do so. Russia, which adopted Palestine’s 1988 declaration of independence under the USSR, insists that peace in the Middle East hinges on UN Security Council resolutions and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. Macron’s decision has enraged Israel and the U.S., with Netanyahu calling it a “reward for terror” and Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeling it “reckless.” Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Spain have praised the move, calling it “historic.” Over 59,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing Gaza war, intensifying the global demand for Palestinian recognition. #Russia #Palestine #Israel #France #Macron #UN #TwoStateSolution #MiddleEastConflict #Kremlin #PalestinianStatehood #GazaWar #Netanyahu #MarcoRubio #USIsraelTensions #UNRecognition #WorldNews #GlobalDiplomacy #EastJerusalem #WestBank #PalestineRecognition

Angela Rayner hosts Lionesses at Downing Street celebration

Angela Rayner hosts the Lionesses at Downing Street in celebration of their Euros victory. The deputy prime minister offers her and Sir Keir Starmer's congratulations to everyone involved in the team's "historic achievement". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street after their Euros win

The Lionesses arrive at Downing Street after their Euros triumph. The team will take part in a homecoming parade on Tuesday. England's European Championship-winning squad have arrived at Downing Street for a reception. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers leave Downing Street after a cabinet meeting

Ministers leave 10 Downing Street, London, after a cabinet meeting. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting

Ministers arrive in 10 Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn