
U.N. Live Updates: Netanyahu Lashes Out at Critics and Underscores Threats to Israel
In a combative speech, the prime minister defended Israeli military action across the Middle East, and attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York. Dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he took the podium.Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026

Haiti Turns to Roger Stone to Lobby Trump Administration
The Haitian government hired Mr. Stone, a confidant of President Trump, weeks after hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost deportation protection. The contract is worth nearly $800,000, a document shows.By David C. Adams
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Carney’s Big Challenge: Time
As he tries to break Canada’s dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he knows Canadians will feel pain from the trade war.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Sydney Ember
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Stabbing in Poland Leaves Priest Dead and Adds to Tension With Ukraine
The police arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of carrying out the knife attack, which came as the two countries are trying to steady relations soured by old antagonisms.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen fired six ballistic missiles at Saudi cities, a military spokesman said. It was a major cross-border attack.By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain
Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away
Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup.By Aida Alami and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Son of Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Critically Hurt in West Bank Attack, Officials Say
Neria Leiter, a reserve soldier, sustained life-threatening injuries after a Palestinian man drove into a military checkpoint in the West Bank, the Israeli military said.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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The High-Stakes Corruption Scandal Shaking Up Brazil’s Election
Allegations embroiling the Brazilian judge who jailed former President Bolsonaro are reshaping an election that has consequences for Latin America and Washington.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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As Russia Steps Up Shadow War, Europeans Waver on How to Respond
If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will take to the world stage while fighting for his political future in a critical national election.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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A Sweet, Salty, ‘Sumptuous’ Recipe for ‘Bake Off’: Just Add Nigella Lawson
The British food writer — who brought the world the most creative possible pronunciation of “microwave” — has joined the show. By all accounts, she’s on fire. (In a good way.)By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Inside France’s Push to Stop Migrant Boats to Britain
Thousands of migrants cross the sea between France and England each year, though numbers have fallen amid increased policing.By Ségolène Le Stradic and Mark Landler
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said one soldier tried to kill himself when he was captured. “This is how they raise people in the North,” he said.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example
President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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China Plans to Send More Pandas to the U.S., Making Life Bearable for Fans
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.By Edward Wong
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address
The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting “a genocidal war” against Palestinians.By Farnaz Fassihi and Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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U.K. Far-Right Activist Is Arrested After Slashing Dinghy in English Channel
The man, Daniel Thomas, was following migrants traveling to England when he filmed himself slashing an inflatable boat that had an emergency responder on board.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Farnaz Fassihi and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Families Urge Trump to Press Xi to Free Detained Americans
The Americans being held in China are U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, and Youlin Chen, a seismologist who researched North Korean nuclear tests.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations
Balendra Shah, 36, comes to the U.N. as a sun-glassed symbol of Gen Z political power. But concerns about his style are growing at home after devastating floods left thousands dead or missing.By Hannah Beech
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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OpenAI Agent Hacked Public Health Care Site, Australia Says
Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Interim Leader of Venezuela Promises Elections and ‘Orderly Legal Transition’
Delcy Rodríguez did not set a timeline for a vote in a speech at the United Nations.By Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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VenezuelaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Chavez, HugoTrump, Donald J

Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.By Edward Wong
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Carney Says Risk of an A.I. Catastrophe Is ‘Above Zero’
In contrast to President Trump’s calls for an unfettered A.I. industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada called for international coordination on regulations.By Tyler Pager and Colby Smith
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Carney Lays Out His Vision for Breaking Canada’s Reliance on U.S.
In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Mark Carney described a tense, evolving relationship with President Trump.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Colby Smith
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response
Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.By Dustin Volz and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Canada’s Capital Bids Good Riddance to Trump Avenue as Tensions With U.S. Rise
Ottawa’s City Council decided that the street should no longer be named for President Trump, who recently signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Xi’s Visit Will Fuel More Scrutiny Over His Health
Discussion about the Chinese leader’s health is heavily censored in China even as the 73-year-old is expected to remain in power.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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After Warm Meeting With Trump, Venezuela’s Leader Is Set to Address U.N.
She will be the first head of state from her country in eight years to make a speech to the body in person, and she is likely to sound radically different from her recent predecessors.By Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Trump’s Board of Peace Lays Out 6-Month Plan for Gaza That Faces Roadblocks
The board briefed donors on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, where some world leaders have criticized Israel’s continued attacks and restrictions on humanitarian access in the Palestinian enclave.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Decoding Trump-Xi
The Chinese leader seems to have the upper hand heading into a state visit to Washington and talks on trade, A.I. and Taiwan.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Zelensky Warns Russia’s War Will Expand if It Is Not Ended Soon
The Ukrainian president called for measures to disrupt “Russia’s finances and Russia’s production” before another deadly winter of war.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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Iran’s president says his country will not give up its right to a peaceful nuclear program.
By Anushka Patil
Published on : Wed Sep 23 2026
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