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UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

Radio France Internationale

Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it

Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.

Euronews

S. Ct. Denies Stay of Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Referendum Decision

Today's order is here; the application that was denied is here. The state's argument for a stay, which the Court… The post S. Ct. Denies Stay of Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Referendum Decision appeared first on Reason.com.

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Sarah Everard’s parents attend Kirk assembly as violence against women discussed

They were invited to event by Lady Elish Angiolini, who is Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Evening Standard

The Stunning Plan To Reverse The Supreme Court of Virginia: Lower The Retirement Age to 54, "Retire" The Justices In The Majority, Install Cronies To Uphold New Map

This is not constitutional hardball. It is murderball.

Reason

Faith in Housing bill crosses finish line, clears path for church-based affordable housing

The "Yes in God’s Backyard" movement is celebrating the new Faith in Housing law in Virginia

The Independent UK

Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes? Missouri voters will get to choose

Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes

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Indiana Ban on "Instruction" "on Human Sexuality" in Pre-K to Third Grade Upheld by Seventh Circuit

From Smiley v. Jenner, decided yesterday by Seventh Circuit Judge Michael Scudder, joined by Judges Candace Jackson-Akiwumi and Doris Pryor:… The post Indiana Ban on "Instruction" "on Human Sexuality" in Pre-K to Third Grade Upheld by Seventh Circuit appeared first on Reason.com.

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North Carolina senator loses reelection by 23 votes against county sheriff in massive upset

‘While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory,’ Berger stated in a news release

The Independent UK

The answer to attacks on the UN is to revitalise it – not sideline it

COMMENT: Donald Trump has consistently railed against the irrelevance of the UN has justification for his actions, Heba Aly and David McNair write. But there is a clear path to creating a brighter future

The Independent UK

Smoothie Ban Proposal: Why HB 947 Targets “Made-to-Order” Beverages in Grocery Stores

Your grocery trip in Georgia might feel a lot more restrictive if a new piece of legislation becomes law. House Bill 947 is moving through the General Assembly with a specific target: your favorite in-store beverages. It is not your fault that you enjoy a quick smoothie while shopping, but…

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It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN

US President Donald Trump’s invitation of selected world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to join a “Board of Peace” has sparked a predictable mix of deep concern and morbid humour.

The Conversation

Second Amendment Roundup: Antonyuk's and Koons' Historical Feet of Clay

The 2d and 3d Circuits mistook a widely-criticized, private publication for a Founding-era “law.”

Reason

No. 2 US diplomat meets much-prosecuted West African leader after visa restrictions were eased

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with the heavily prosecuted vice president of Equatorial Guinea in Washington after the Trump administration approved a waiver of corruption sanctions

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Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up the annual General Assembly in New York, conflict is more than ever on the agenda, casting doubt over the UN's…

The Independent UK

Russia addresses world leaders at UN three years into Ukraine invasion

Russia gets the microphone at the U.N. world leaders’ meeting Saturday

The Independent UK

Watch live: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly

Watch live as Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday, 26 September.

The Conversation

Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples

President Donald Trump chided the United Nations on Sept. 23, 2025, for failing to resolve dangerous international conflicts around the world. “All they seem to do,” he groused during his address to the General Assembly in New York, “is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that…

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Netanyahu Set For Defiant UN Speech As Trump Warns On Annexation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to deliver a defiant message to the UN on Friday against a Palestinian state, but faces rare pressure from US President Donald Trump who seeks a deal on Gaza.

AAP

Gaza, subs top of PM's agenda after touching down in UK

Fresh from attending the United Nations General Assembly, Anthony Albanese will receive a rockstar reception from progressive world leaders in the UK.

The Independent UK

Hot talk: As deadline and higher temperatures loom, stronger warming-fighting plans urged at UN

More than 100 world leaders have gathered to discuss urgent climate action as Earth continues to heat up

Al Jazeera

Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him

David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.

The Independent UK

Donald and Melania Trump get stuck on broken escalator at UN prompting rant to General Assembly

Donald Trump and first lady Melania were forced to walk up a broken escalator at the United Nations prompting an angry response from the president during his address to the General Assembly.

The Independent UK

UN chief warns world leaders of 'an age of reckless disruption and relentless human suffering'

The United Nations chief is challenging world leaders to choose a future where the rule of law triumphs over raw power

Al Jazeera

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members.

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