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Polymarket countersues New York state over ‘unregulated gambling’ allegation
State attorney general Letitia James claims Polymarket has violated the state's gambling laws.
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UN: António Guterres, Ardent Climate Defensor
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged states on Wednesday, 23 September, to adopt concrete plans to exit fossil fuels. The UN Secretary-General also welcomed the "unstoppable" rise of renewables at his last climate summit in New York. The explanations of Noémie Roche, journalist in France 24.
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"Maricarmen", the face of the housing crisis in Spain
On the front page of the press, on Thursday 24 September, indignation in Spain, after yesterday's expulsion of a pensioner of 87 years from the Madrid dwelling she had occupied for seventy years. The meeting yesterday between Pedro Sanchez and the mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, on the margins of the UNGA. A new "plan" of the "peace council" for Gaza. And the kick-off of the League of Nations tonight.
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Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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UN: Zelensky's speech, "This senseless war against Ukraine must cease"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. "This ridiculous and senseless war against Ukraine must stop," he said. "Ukraine has not chosen this war".
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Reduce emissions in the AI era and fuel crisis, the puzzle
Climate Week takes place in New York in parallel with the UN General Assembly. The theme of this conference is: "How can we continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as our companies continue to demand more energy for AI?" As the fuel crisis continues, the French President called for the postponement of the European regulation calling on oil producers to reduce their methane emissions.
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UN: Iranian President in New York, never seen for a country at war with the United States
The Iranian President comes Wednesday, 23 September to bring his country's voice to New York on the territory of the power that is waging its war. An unprecedented situation that occurs only in the context of the UN Annual General Assembly. The explanations of Matthieu Mabin, correspondent France 24 in Washington.
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The conflict between Iran and the United States at the heart of the United Nations General Assembly
US pressure is being exerted on the Islamic Republic of Iran on Wednesday, 23 September, particularly for airports hosting flights to and from Iran. The explanations of Sarah Andersen, France 24 correspondent in New York and Hasni ABIDI, political scientist and director of the Centre for Arab and Mediterranean World Studies and Research (CERMAM).
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Relations with Paris "have never been difficult," says Togolese chief of diplomacy
In an interview with France 24 on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, Togo's Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey, assures us that relations "have never been difficult" between France and Togo, a country where France 24 and RFI are suspended. He also called not to isolate the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States.
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UN General Assembly enters second day with key speeches ahead
It’s Day Two of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with a packed programme including speeches by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence will also address the UN Security Council. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurier is covering the gathering for us.
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UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI
World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics discuss what to expect.
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Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
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Iran - United States: Tehran sets conditions for reopening Ormuz
Iran started talks with the United States through a Qatari mediator in New York on Wednesday, 23 September, and set out certain conditions. In particular, Tehran called for an end to the war on all fronts and for a halt to what it calls "acts of aggression" on the part of Washington, said the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The explanations of Bruno Daroux, an international columnist in France 24.
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Russia attacks four Ukrainian regions overnight
Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked at least four regions overnight with missiles and drones, killing at least five people. Ukrainian forces meanwhile damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. The attacks came as President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump in New York for talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports.
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Live: Iranian President expected at the UN, based on possible negotiations with Trump
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is in New York where he is to speak on Wednesday at the UN rostrum at the organisation's Annual General Assembly. A particularly awaited speech following Donald Trump's announcement of a resumption of dialogue with Tehran. Follow our direct.
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Iran - United States: a direct dialogue between the two countries?
The Iranian Head of State, Massoud Pezeshkian, arrived in New York for his speech scheduled for Wednesday, 23 September, at the UN Annual General Assembly. Last week, the State Department announced the granting of visas to Mr. Pezeshkian and his delegation. An unprecedented decision for a leader of a country in conflict with the United States. The explanations of Siavosh Ghazi, correspondent France 24 in Tehran.
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Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war
On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasingly difficult conditions and that the longer the conflict continues, the greater the risk of further deaths on the frontline. Trump has also said that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure, after previously criticising Kyiv for striking Russian oil refineries. Acco
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AI takes centre stage at UN General Assembly
Artificial intelligence is also a major focus at the UN General Assembly, with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the leaders addressing the issue. Our correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Massurier, reports.
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Trump media ban sparks solidarity among US news outlets
US media outlets are usually fierce competitors, but Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW has prompted an unusual show of solidarity among journalists. The move is changing the way the White House is covered, as Trump arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports.
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UN General Assembly: Iran, Ukraine and IA on the agenda Wednesday
Iranian Presidents Massoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky are expected on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly's rostrum, while today the Security Council is looking at the risks of AI with the participation of the bosses of the Sam Altman sector (OpenAI), Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Clément Delangue (Hugging Face).