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Macron recognizes a Palestinian state at UN
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday officially recognized a Palestinian state at the UN, spurring a wave of Western moves to defy Israel in making the landmark — if symbolic — move. Macron, speaking at a summit that Israel and its chief...

10 restaurants receive high priority violations in latest inspections
Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Sept. 15-22. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we...

Historian: States recognizing Palestine due to growing Muslim communities in the West
Western recognition of Palestine this week was strongly influenced by growing Muslim communities, says historian Andrei Hvostov. "The fact that countries like France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia recognize the State of Palestine may...

UAE's new medical school opens - but has work cut out for it, experts say
A new private medical school to be launched in the UAE could significantly help to bolster health care and meet the demands of a growing population. American University in Dubai has said it is teaming up with the prestigious University of...
Co-Chairs of UN Two-State Conference call for permanent Gaza ceasefire
The joint statement issued by the Co-Chairs of the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York,...

Full text of Macron speech recognizing Palestine: ‘Time has come to deliver justice’
The following is the official translation of the September 22, 2025, speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, at the podium of the United Nations during the High-level International Conference for Peaceful Settlement of the Question of...

Foreign Minister: Bulgaria Stands United with Ukraine for Peace, Sovereignty, and Security
The Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, joined a joint statement alongside Ukraine’s Foreign Minister H.E. Andriy Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, ahead of the United...

Full text of Abbas speech at 2-state summit: ‘We demand a ceasefire’; Hamas must hand arms to PA
The following is the official translation of the September 22, 2025, speech by “President of the State of Palestine” Mahmoud Abbas, delivered via video link to the United Nations during the High-level International Conference for Peaceful...

Un General Assembly: France and nine other western countries recognise Palestine as a state
New York - “France will recognise the Palestinian state.” These were the words of President Emmanuel Macron in his speech at the conference jointly organised with Saudi Arabia during the United Nations General Assembly to support the two-state...

Trump links common painkiller ingredient to autism and announces new guidance
President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that an over-the-counter painkiller is linked to autism, and said US physicians would be notified immediately of the risk for use in pregnancy. Medical groups pushed back against the guidance, saying the...

Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird, umpiring great, dies aged 92
France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step.Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said “the time for peace has come” and that “nothing justifies the ongoing...

Estonian Foreign Minister: Donald Trump Spoke at UN in 'language Putin understands'
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has praised US President Donald Trump's "strong message" at the UN, urging NATO to shoot down Russian aircraft violating airspace. This is language which Tsahkna says Russian leader Vladimir Putin...

Trump links common painkiller ingredient to autism and announces new guidance
President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that an over-the-counter painkiller is linked to autism, and said US physicians would be notified immediately of the risk for use in pregnancy. Medical groups pushed back against the guidance, saying the...

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian statehood at UN meeting
As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. More nations are expected to...

In the news today: Trump to speak at United Nations, gun control group targeting SKS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump set to address UN General Assembly U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to chastise American allies, including Canada, for a co-ordinated...

A first look at Demna's Gucci as designer makes an unexpected drop
We all knew the shows for the spring/summer 2026 season would be hectic as they're marking the debut of many designers at big-name brands, but already, Gucci has upped the ante. Although having replaced its runway show with a smaller presentation,...

Trump holds key talks with Arab leaders on Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Arab and Muslim leaders overnight on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, including representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab...
Saudi Arabia and France push unified Palestinian authority, international mission for peace
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia and France, co-chairs of the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and Implementation of the Two-State Solution, pledged Monday to back the deployment of a temporary...

At the United Nations This Week, It’s Trump and Netanyahu vs. the World on Palestine
Palestinian statehood is set to take center stage at the United Nations General Assembly this week, as a flurry of Western nations announced their official recognition ahead of the meeting despite fierce opposition from Israel and the United...

World News | Britain Faces £2 Trillion Palestinian Reparations Demand After Its Recognition by UK PM Starmer
Ottawa [Canada], September 23 (ANI): Britain is facing a massive £2 trillion reparations demand from the Palestinian Authority following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recognition of Palestine as a state, reported The Winnipeg Sun. This staggering...