Chilean President @gabrielboric.cl landed in New York City to attend the UN General Assembly to "address, together with world leaders, the main challenges like the defense of international law, the protection of democracy, human rights, and the promotion of sustainable development."

France recognises the State of Palestine Just now: "It falls on us, this responsibility, to do everything in our power to preserve the possibility of two-state solution," President Macron just said at the UN. "Today, I declare that France recognises the State of Palestine."

The "Knotted Gun" sculpture, located at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Literally and figuratively an information armaggedon: information integrity is the mother of all battles. Win this, and we can win the rest. Lose this, and we lose everything. (discussed the choice between armaggedon and apocalypse with Jon Stewart Thursday)

"A two-state solution is the only realistic option to enable Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in future in peace and security," German FM Wadephul says in New York. But he adds Berlin sees the recognition of a Palestinian state "rather at the end of that process."

"This is the deadliest period for journalists in recorded history. More than 240 journalists killed in Gaza alone," journalist @mariaressa.bsky.social said at the UN. "They are targeted and there must be accountability," Ressa added at a meeting marking the United Nation's 80th anniversary.

Chile among eleven countries that have been newly elected to serve on the IAEA Board of Governors for the 2025–2027 period. www.iaea.org/newscenter/n...

President Trump said Charlie Kirk wanted "the best" for his opponents, but that's where he "disagreed" with Kirk. "I don't want the best for them," Trump said while speaking at a memorial for the conservative activist. @nbcnews.com

Third time (at least) Trump has made a joke or light of killing fishermen, and Vance did it too. They’ve made joking about killing fishermen an effing talking point.

There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.

The Knesset approving new settlements in the West Bank "was the best evidence of the fact that they don't want to fight against Hamas. There is no Hamas in West Bank," French President Macron says. "They just want to destroy the existing political bodies, and the possibility of the two states."

British Prime Minister Starmer's letter to Palestinian Authority President Abbas about the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Auftakt zu einer Heiligsprechung: Vor Beginn der Trauerfeier in Arizona hat die rechte Heritage Foundation an ihrer Zentrale in Washington ein haushohes Plakat aufgehängt.

Australia has now formally recognised the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced.

UFC chief Dana White has revealed the first renderings of what the White House event would look like. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly moving ahead with plans to host a UFC fight night on the South Lawn next year.

A USAF F-35 fighter jet performed several flyovers at Oceanfront in Virginia Beach tonight.

Next week's The NewYorker cover: "Remote Control" by Barry Blitt.

National Press Club statement on Pentagon restrictions threatening independent reporting: "If the news about our military must first be approved by the government, then the public is no longer getting independent reporting." www.press.org/newsroom/nat...

A cyberattack hit a service provider for airline check-in and boarding systems, causing significant flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including London Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin.

Spotted the "We Are America March", a protest walk that began in Philadelphia on September 6 and concluded today in Washington, D.C.

Feb. 2025: "... the Biden administration seemed desperate to silence people for speaking their minds," U.S. Vice President Vance said in Munich, adding that under Trump "we may disagree with your views, but we will fight to defend your right to offer them in the public square, agree or disagree."

A federal judge in Tampa struck down President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, saying the 85-page complaint was "decidedly improper and impermissible" under the rules governing civil proceedings in federal court. wapo.st/3IhJkTZ

The United States did not only violate the UN Headquarters Agreement by preventing Abbas from attending the High Level Week. Now, they also rejected a resolution to allow him to deliver his remarks via a pre-recorded statement. The resolution passed with a huge majority.

Reuters: Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes on Friday, the Estonian government said.

"President Trump said that regulators should consider revoking the licenses of broadcasters that air negative coverage or commentary of him, indicating that his assault on critics' language is motivated at least in part by personal animus," the New York Times writes.

Armed National Guard troops patrolling the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, D.C.

Now: The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and an immediate and unconditional release of all the hostages still held by Hamas. In Favor: 14 Against: 1 (US) Abstain: 0

"¿Qué tendría que pasar para que Alemania hablara como España de genocidio en Gaza?", le preguntaron hoy a Friedrich Merz en Madrid. El canciller alemán evadió la pregunta.

Estados Unidos amenaza con retirarle la visa de trabajo al periodista alemán Elmar Theveßen. t.co/sjLHN6SsRM

US tariff policy is having unexpected consequences for consumers — in some places. Coffee is becoming cheaper in Brazil, and in Mexico tomatoes are less expensive. US shoppers, meanwhile, are facing rising grocery bills, Tobias Käfer reports from Rio de Janeiro. www.dw.com/en/how-trump...

The House Dem leadership on Jimmy Kimmel: FCC Chair Brendan Carr "has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. He has disgraced the office he holds by bullying ABC, the employer of Jimmy Kimmel, and forcing the company to bend the knee to the Trump administration."

In a statement on Chile's National Day, Secretary Rubio highlights "Chile's efforts to accept repatriated Chilean nationals and its collaboration with U.S. law enforcement agencies to prevent the movement of criminals between our countries" www.state.gov/releases/off...

For months, the Trump administration pledged to protect free speech. But after Charlie Kirk's killing, those same officials are now pledging to curtail speech. @washingtonpost.com

ABC affiliate Sinclair "calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family" and asks him "to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA."

U.S. President Donald Trump, King Charles III, Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump visit the Royal Collection exhibition at Windsor Castle. Picture via Aaron Chown/Pool Photo.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows performed a flypast over Windsor Castle as part of President Trump's UK state visit. Video via Margo Martin.

Britain's King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump sit in a carriage during a procession through Windsor Castle, in Windsor, September 17, 2025. Toby Melville for Reuters.

Four people were arrested after images of U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected on Windsor Castle, ITV reports.

Breaking: Utah County attorney Jeff Gray says he intends to seek the death penalty against the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect.

President Trump sues the New York Times and four of its reporters of defaming him before the 2024 election, claiming it sought to undermine his candidacy and disparage his reputation. A Times spokesman said the suit "lacks any legitimate legal claims."

"Israel comete genocidio", dice el cartel de este hombre protestando hoy frente a la Embajada de Alemania en Santiago de Chile. Por Martina M.

"You have a lot of hate in your heart... Maybe they'll have to go after you," President Donald Trump told ABC's Jonathan Karl. He asked him: "What do you make of [Attorney General] Pam Bondi saying she's gonna go after hate speech? A lot of your allies say hate speech is free speech."

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart the White House en route to London, UK for a second State Visit.

A UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel carried out four of the five genocidal acts listed in the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the three-member commission has determined.

"There is no legal justification for this military strike. This may be an extrajudicial execution, which is murder," Amnesty International USA says reacting to today's second U.S. strike on alleged drug traffickers that killed three people.

Back in June, President Trump said that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the political assassination of Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark would be a "waste of time."

President Trump announced a second U.S. military strike on a boat allegedly transporting drugs from Venezuela. "The Strike occurred while these confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela were in International Waters transporting illegal narcotics," Trump posted.

Detienen a dos hombres en Utah, Estados Unidos bajo sospecha de haber colocado un artefacto incendiario debajo de un vehículo de un medio de comunicación en Salt Lake City.

Der ehemalige US-Botschafter in Deutschland, Richard Grenell, hat auf X gefordert, dem Washingtoner ZDF-Büroleiter Elmar Theveßen sein Arbeitsvisum für die USA zu entziehen. www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...

Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week. t.co/9CKHDTZg54