Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined world leaders in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly to discuss key global issues.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR:

* Australia formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, with declarations also made by the UK, France and Canada

* Palestinian officials praised the recognition, while Israel and the US criticised the move stating leaders who did so were "rewarding terror"

* Mr Albanese had a 40-minute bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed opportunities to work together, including on a future EU-Australia free trade agreement

WHAT ELSE CAN BE EXPECTED:

* Mr Albanese and Mr Trump are unlikely to have a formal bilateral meeting in New York despite pressure since their last one was cancelled in Ju

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