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Why the U.N. Still Matters

World
24 Sep 2026, 21:00 GMT Katrin Bennhold

A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.

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Europe Warns of Russia’s Hybrid Attacks but Struggles to Counter Them

World
24 Sep 2026, 20:59 GMT Lara Jakes

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.

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Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani

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24 Sep 2026, 20:45 GMT Richard Pérez-Peña

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address

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24 Sep 2026, 19:33 GMT Farnaz Fassihi and Zane Irwin

The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting “a genocidal war” against Palestinians.

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Article Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address
Credit: Farnaz Fassihi and Zane Irwin