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WATCH: Day 1 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly

By Aamer Madhani, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

World leaders listened closely to his Tuesday remarks at the U.N. General Assembly as Trump has already moved quickly to diminish U.S. support for the world body in his first eight months in office.

North Korean leader recalls 'good personal memories' of Trump, urges U.S. to drop denuclearization demands

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have worsened in recent years as Kim has accelerated his weapons buildup and aligned with Russia over the war in Ukraine.

News Wrap: Four Western nations formally recognize a Palestinian state

By PBS News Weekend

In our news wrap Sunday, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Portugal formally recognized a Palestinian state, Trump plans to nominate a senior White House aide as the new U.S. attorney in Virginia, the federal government’s annual report on hunger…

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Israeli drone strike kills 5 people, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon, health officials say

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed five people Sunday, including three children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said four of the killed, the three children as well as their father, held U.S. citizenship.

Health officials say Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza, ahead of UN meeting

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israeli strikes in Gaza City and at a refugee camp killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children, health officials said Sunday, as several European countries and leading U.S. allies moved to recognize a Palestinian state.

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by…

Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel

By Pan Pylas, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems.

U.S. carried out 3rd fatal strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, Trump says

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month. The strikes follow a buildup of U.S. maritime forces in the Caribbean.

Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters

By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press

A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year.

Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in 'brazen' incursion

By Geir Moulson, Andrew Wilks, Associated Press

Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace was the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war in Ukraine began with Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022.