The Latest Breaking News from the United Nations General Assembly

The US president stated on Tuesday that Ukraine can reclaim all its territory with EU support, following a meeting with Zelenskyy. He questioned Russia's military strength and suggested stricter sanctions if negotiations fail.

Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which Zarka called a 'historic mistake'.

According to a survey by the Elcano Royal Institute, 82% of Spaniards questioned believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Israeli forces are showing no signs of relenting on their new ground offensive in Gaza City as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and more countries prepare to join the surge of nations recognizing a Palestinian state

Portugal, the UK, Australia and Canada on Sunday joined over 150 countries that now recognise a Palestinian state. The announcements come ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in the week ahead.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer anounced on Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

Keir Starmer will take the historic step of recognising Palestine on Sunday after ministers concluded the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave has deteriorated amid Israel’s assault on Gaza City.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would meet US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next week as Russia intensified attacks across his country.

A group of 20 leading figures from the world of Jewish culture and religion in France have called on the French president Emmanuel Macron to ensure that France's recognition of a Palestinian state be made conditional on the release of hostages in Gaza and the dismantling of Hamas.