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The Latest Breaking News from the UN General Assembly

A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

Former FBI director James Comey has been charged with lying to Congress, Jimmy Kimmel is back on air after his suspension over his Charlie Kirk remarks, and world leaders speak at the U.N. These are the week's top stories

The Independent UK

Trump claims Gaza deal is ‘very close’ despite Netanyahu’s vow to fight on

The US president expressed optimism that a deal is ‘very close’ despite the Israeli prime minister vowing to keep fighting

The Independent UK

Is Tony Blair going to govern Gaza? Everything we know

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has proposed a Gaza Authority plan to set up a temporary administration to lead Gaza post-war

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Melania Trump Allegedly Snubs Olena Zelenska — Is She Avoiding Her Because of the Sit-Down Request?

Melania Trump seemingly ignored Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska during the UN General Assembly in New York. What really happened?

International Business Times UK

UN delegates lead a mass walkout as Netanyahu insists Israel must ‘finish the job’ in Gaza

Delegates stormed out during Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech as he lambasted nations for ‘caving’ to Hamas

The Independent UK

Watch: Netanyahu’s UN speech met by mass walkout of delegates

Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu started to deliver his speech on Friday (26 September).

The Independent UK

Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid.

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At least 17 killed in Gaza Strip as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire

At least 17 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a ceasefire continued to grow

The Independent UK

Uzbekistan's president at UNGA: Building prosperity at home, partnership abroad

At the UN General Assembly, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev showcased Uzbekistan’s reforms and peace initiatives.

Euronews

The issue of drugs doesn't usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different

Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world

The Independent UK

Albanese and Starmer to meet for a frank exchange of views (and possibly some political advice)

Fresh from his time at the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s world tour now takes him to London. There he will be primed to give some political advice to his beleaguered counterpart, Keir Starmer.

The Conversation

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

AAP

Made in Ukraine and battlefield-tested: Kyiv to open up global arms exports

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is opening up its arms exports. The much-anticipated decision will transform Ukraine’s defence industry and allow Kyiv’s partners to access the rarest type of weapons – those tested on the battlefield.

Euronews

Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US and Canada scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian military planes off Alaska

Russian drones and aircraft have made several incursions into Nato airspace in the past two weeks

International Business Times

Palestinian Leader To Address UN As Peace Push Gathers Steam

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas will address the United Nations virtually on Thursday as the United States, despite its opposition to him, weighs whether to try to stop Israeli annexation of the West Bank.

Radio France Internationale

Macron on Gaza and Ukraine: diplomacy, hostages and European security at stake

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke exclusively to RFI and its sister television channel France 24 on Wednesday about the twin challenges confronting Europe and the Middle East. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron welcomed what he described as the Trump administration’s “new perspective”…

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China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

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The Independent UK

Zelensky warns UN: Russia could attack you next as Trump turns on Putin

Volodymyr Zelensky warned the UN General Assembly that the world has entered the ‘most destructive arms race in history’ as Russia develops a fleet of AI drones

The Independent UK

The Latest: 3 people shot at a Dallas ICE facility and the shooter is dead, official says

Federal authorities have reported a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas

Evening Standard

Zelensky: World living through 'most destructive arms race' ever, as Trump says Kyiv can win land back

Zelensky referenced the attempted assassination of President Trump and the killing of Charlie Kirk in his speech to the 193-member body

International Business Times

Zelensky Says NATO Membership Not Automatic Protection, Praises Trump After Shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

Euronews

Weapons decide who survives, Zelenskyy tells the UN General Assembly

“There are no security guarantees without friends and weapons,” Ukraine’s president said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons (as) weapons decide who survives," he emphasised.

The Independent UK

Secret Service probing if UN escalator was intentionally turned off as Trumps got on, Leavitt says

Trump and the first lady suffered an embarrassing moment when the escalator came to an abrupt stop as the couple stepped on ahead of the president’s address to the UN

Euronews

Colombia seeks criminal probe into Trump over deadly strikes on alleged drugs smugglers

Gustavo Petro tells the UN General Assembly that there should be 'criminal proceedings' over US strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels.

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