September 25 Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya corruption case A Paris court sentenced Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with Libyan funds.
September 25 Abbas to address UN after visa clash with US as questions swirl over Hamas Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas demands Hamas surrender all weapons and calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of upcoming U.N. General Assembly address.
September 24 France says UN recognition of Palestinian state is a blow to Hamas not a gift French official Pascal Confavreux defends U.N. Palestinian statehood initiative against Trump's criticism that it rewards Hamas for Oct. 7 attacks.
September 23 Watch: Macron calls Trump after presidential motorcade blocks him in NYC traffic Macron and Trump's rivalry played out at the UN over Palestinian statehood and unexpectedly on New York streets when police blocked the French president's path.
September 23 Trump denounces European recognition of Palestinian state as ‘reward’ for Hamas President Donald Trump condemned France, U.K., Australia and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, saying it encourages continued conflict and emboldens Hamas after Oct. 7 attacks.
September 22 Israel calls UN push for Palestine statehood a ‘charade,’ warns of ‘consequences’ for recognition moves France joins Australia, Canada, UK and other allies in recognizing Palestinian state as Israel threatens diplomatic consequences for the growing movement.
September 22 Macron stakes anti-Trump global role with Gaza initiative at UN summit French President Emmanuel Macron uses the UN General Assembly to position France as an alternative global power, renewing calls for Palestinian state recognition.
September 20 NHL star reveals fiancée received heart transplant after suffering 'major heart failure' during vacation Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said in an open letter to fans that his fiancée received a life-saving heart transplant after suffering major heart failure during the offseason.
September 12 ‘Gift to Hamas’: Trump administration blasts UN Palestinian statehood vote The United States condemned a U.N. General Assembly resolution supporting the creation of a Palestinian state that passed 142-10, calling it a gift to Hamas.
September 10 France arrests hundreds as 'Block Everything' protests erupt across country French police arrested at least 295 protesters during nationwide "Block Everything" demonstrations against President Macron's policies and budget cuts.