A new report has revealed that Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) campaign is having repercussions in Europe as a result of a political allies’ support for it.
A report on European sentiment was released on Tuesday by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and the European Cultural Foundation (ECF). It revealed that Trump was promoting alliances in European politics.
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However, there is still a strong sense of belonging within the European Union. According to the report, “public and political support for the EU is increasing in some countries, not necessarily out of idealism but from a pragmatic conviction that collective action matters in a volatile world.”
“This was likely turbocharged by the Trump presidency’s early years. They appear to have clarified the fundamental principles that many citizens want to see embodied in Europe, such as the rule of law and protection of fundamental rights, it continued.
According to the report, Trump is trying to denigrate that by engaging in a cultural debate over the definition of the collective identity as EU leaders come together to bolster a shared identity.
“These are the high-drama ideological battles over free speech, climate change, and migration. The focus of the report’s analysis is on which debates predominate in European politics and what “West values” mean.
Trump and some of the most influential European leaders are pictured at the White House in Washington, DC, August 18, 2025 [Alexander Drago/Reuters]
Pawel Zerka, the author of the report and senior policy fellow for ECFR at the time, claimed that the absence of discussions about Ukraine’s future during the conflict with Russia and the ongoing trade negotiations made Trump’s culture war against Europe more evident.
“Europe has incredible advantages that should enable it to prosper rather than suffer in a world order where the US president has accelerated destabilization.” And it has a chance to demonstrate it, Zerka said, given the culture war with Trump’s America.
According to the report, Trump can use these ideological conflicts because European leaders “have real or imagined dependencies on the US,” which is why.
The study depicted the EU as Truman Burbank, the main character in the movie The Truman Show, which depicts a man who is unaware that his life is being captured on camera and broadcast live.
It claimed that the bloc spends more time setting its own agenda than responding to crises orchestrated by Trump, as Burbank did.
Leaders should consider the cultural attachment to Europe, according to Andre Wilkens, director of the European Cultural Foundation.
Following the latest in a string of nearly daily violations by Israel of the US-brokered November 2024 ceasefire, another deadly Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon, this time causing the death of five people, including three children. Lebanon is pressing for more support from the US.
The Lebanese presidency said in a statement on Tuesday that President Joseph Aoun and other officials met with a delegation led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Aoun urged Rubio to reaffirm the truce between Israel and the armed Lebanese Hezbollah in light of Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon.
The Lebanese president claimed that he needs Washington’s assistance to hold a conference on reconstruction in Lebanon and that he wants Israel to stop occupying certain regions of his nation.
Aoun pointed out that the Lebanese army’s mandate includes “all Lebanese regions,” as the nation “tries to achieve just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East region” in response to ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
On Tuesday, he is expected to address the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to denounce Israeli attacks in the region, including those in Gaza and Lebanon.
Hezbollah has categorically refused to put down its weapons despite having its top political and military commanders assassinated during the Gaza war despite being heavily pushed by Israel, the US, the Lebanese government, and Saudi Arabia.
Secretary-General Naim Qassem pleaded with Saudi Arabia to repair relations and unite against Israel last week, stating in a speech that the Iran-backed “resistance” axis is not the enemy.
Civilians in Lebanon continue to pay the price despite the political conflict, particularly in the southern regions.
The same family’s members were brutally murdered two days earlier in Bint Jbeil, according to a funeral service held on Tuesday.
A father and his three children, two of whom were twins, were present. In a hospital with serious injuries, the family’s mother and one of their daughters were also in the car.
The Israeli army always uses the justification it uses to justify its attacks in Lebanon, claiming that the target was a fifth civilian killed and that allegedly a member of Hezbollah, despite acknowledging that civilians were killed in the attack.
The military referred to the terrorist as “operating in a civilian population area” as supporting “the military’s attacks that frequently kill civilians. It also claimed that this was in contravention of “understandings between Israel and Lebanon.”
Nabih Berri, the speaker of the Lebanon’s parliament and long-time Amal movement leader, claimed their father and three children Celine, Hadi, and Aseel, were American citizens.
However, a representative from the US State Department claimed that one person had “an unused immigrant visa petition in the past” and that they were not citizens of the US.
The killings were described by Aoun and other senior Lebanese officials as a “new massacre that needs to be stopped.”
Nawaf Salam, the country’s former leader of the International Court of Justice, claimed Israel is attempting to encircle Lebanese civilians who are returning to their largely destroyed villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces fired from a military post in the occupied Shebaa Farms, according to a report from the Lebanon’s National News Agency on Tuesday morning, aiming their fire at a neighborhood close to Kfarchouba, which had been repeatedly bombed during the conflict. There were no reported injuries.
Prior to the release of her upcoming album, “The Life Of A Showgirl,” radio station “SiriusXM” will launch a 24-hour station called “Taylor’s Channel 13.” The station plays nonstop songs from all eras.
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Ahead of her new album the radio station will be playing tracks from all of her eras(Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Taylor Swift’s concert film is returning to cinemas across the globe ahead of her much anticipated twelfth studio album The Life Of A Showgirl, which will be released on October 3.
Swift announced that the album’s launch will be accompanied with an 89-minute theatrical experience for fans across the globe. The screening will include the world premiere of her upcoming single’s music video The Fate of Ophelia and behind-the-scenes footage.
The film will show reflections from the singer-songwriter on her new album and brand new lyric videos, as reported by Bang Showbiz.
Along with the theatrical release, SiriusXM will also be launching a 24/7 Taylor Swift station known as “Taylor’s Channel 13”. For the next few weeks the radio station will be playing tracks from all of the artist’s discography.
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It will “showcase every era of her music,” according to the station, and it will run until October 19. Once every two hours, the station will play the entire album in full and uninterrupted mode once every two hours.
“Taylor Swift continues to not only dominate the music world, but also every aspect of pop culture,” SiriusXm’s president and chief content officer Scott Greenstein said. “Her chart-topping, award-winning songs resonate with every generation of listeners, and we are thrilled to deliver our subscribers a place to celebrate their fandom and the new album with the launch of Taylor’s Channel 13.”
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Taylor has been steadfastly supported by SiriusXM from the beginning of her career and a champion of her talent, he continued. Fans of all eras of her legendary career can now connect with her on a new level with The Channel, where they can hear her music from every season, and celebrate “The Life of a Showgirl” in a special way on SiriusXM.
Taylor Swift has broken many records and her upcoming album became the most pre-saved album in Spotify history, announced by the platform’s Instagram and X accounts. On the New Heights podcast, hosted by her fiance and NFL player Travis Kelce alongside his brother NFL player Jason Kelce she shared: “This is the record I’ve been wanting to make for a very long time.”
Many people have tweeted their reactions to the channel’s news. One X user exclaimed, “Just downloaded Sirius XM just for Taylor Swift.” Another chimed in, saying, “Listened to it all day!!!”
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When is the availability of Taylor Swift’s 24-hour radio station?
The 24/7 radio station hosted by Taylor Swift was launched on September 20 and will continue until October 19. Once every two hours, once every two hours, the new album will be played in full and uninterrupted until October 3.
Would you be a Taylor Swift fan on the go at all times? In the comments section below, let us know.
Where is Taylor Swift’s 24-hour radio station available?
Taylor Swift’s radio station can be listened to on Sirius XM’s Channel 13 or can be exclusively listened to via the SiriusXM app here.
What time is the Taylor Swift concert film available?
According to AMC Theatres Distribution, the concert film can be watched from October 3 through October 5 in 2025 for “one weekend only.” For US screenings, the price is $12 (before any additional online booking fees). Although the UK and Ireland prices are not yet confirmed, they are scheduled to be released today.
Where can I watch the Taylor Swift concert film?
Following cinemas in the UK and Ireland will be showing the concert film:
Odeon
Vue
Cineworld
Omniplex
Picturehouse
Checking local listings for other regional theaters and cinemas is advised. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting today (September 23).
Wales and Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore have discussed changing their allegiance to another country.
The 18-year-old Londoner has represented England Under-19s but is eligible for Wales through a grandparent. He is currently on loan at Scottish Premiership side Rangers.
Sources have told Wales’ BBC Sport that the Football Association of Wales has contacted Moore, with men’s head coach Craig Bellamy among those to have spoken to him.
In May 2024, Moore made his Premier League debut at the age of 16 years and 277 days. He is the youngest player to do so.
He also broke Jimmy Greaves’ record as the youngest English scorer in a major European competition during the club’s Europa League-winning campaign last year, breaking the club’s previous record.
Due to the addition of several players to their respective national teams over the years, he is not in a rush to decide what his future holds abroad.
Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, and David Brooks, Jordan James, both played for England at the youth level, while Declan Rice, a senior member of the Republic of Ireland, has since made a switch to England.
Players can switch now if they haven’t played more than three senior competitive games before turning 21. This leaves more room for change as of 2020.
A change of eligibility would not be possible based on appearances in World Cup finals or continental finals like the European Championships. However, being a participant in a qualifying tournament would not.
Leaders from all over the world convene at the UN in New York every September to debate and pass resolutions on the most pressing issues facing humanity.
Every year, on the second Tuesday in September, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) takes place. The new president took office on September 9th, the agenda was adopted, and organizational work started. Delegates have organized committees, met, and prepared for the high-level debate in the days that followed.
The key event where world leaders address speeches before the UNGA takes place on September 23 is the high-level General Debate. The UN website posts the audio of each speech, which is recorded. Although many speeches last longer than 15 minutes, they are expected to stick to a voluntary 15-minute limit.
The debate takes place twice daily, with one morning session starting at 9 am and two at 2 p.m., which are both free from noon until 2 p.m., respectively, followed by a brief lunch break. In the afternoon session, 3 p.m. to p.m. (01:00 GMT) will be held at 3 p.m. Meetings continue until all scheduled speakers are present, though.
At the UNGA, who will speak?
At the UNGA, more than 150 heads of state and government will take the podium. The UNGA president, who is currently Annalena Baerbock, a former German foreign minister, has called the session to order.
Brazil is the first country to speak, a custom that began in 1955 when it offered to start the debate. The host nation is typically the United States, second. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is scheduled to address on his country’s behalf, has been tense with US President Donald Trump, who will follow him in the moment. Trump has accused Lula’s administration of political vindictiveness against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was found guilty last week of plotting a coup after losing the 2023 election to Lula.
Annalena Baerbock, president of the UNGA, addresses its 80th session at the UN’s headquarters on September 22, 2025.
The speaking order for all other member states is based on the level of government (minister, head of state, minister), expressed preferences, and geographic balance.
Additionally, representatives from the Holy See (Vatican City), the State of Palestine, and the European Union are invited to speak at their respective speaking locations.
Since there are no sessions on Sunday, the debate continues through Saturday, September 27 and resumes on Monday, September 29.
Sessions are livestreamed on the UN’s official channels, and the daily schedule is posted on the UN website. The graphic below shows the speakers for day one.
Where is UNGA held?
The UNGA is held in Manhattan’s East River District, New York City, at the UN’s main headquarters.
The UN owns the complex, which was constructed between 1949 and 1952, and it is regarded as international territory. It serves as the main focal point for international diplomacy.
The campus consists of:
The Secretariat is the main center for administrative tasks at the UN.
The hall’s capacity for 1,800 people is the General Assembly.
The Security Council (UNSC), Trusteeship Council, and Economic and Social Council are all located in the Conference Building.
Dag Hammarskjold Library: Dedicated to the second secretary-general of the UN (1941-1996)
features member state artwork and sculptures in North Lawn.
A south annex building and a parking garage building were both constructed in the 1980s to accommodate the UN’s expanding staff and operations.
New York has not always hosted the UNGA. Beginning in London and then adding Paris, the first six UNGA sessions took place in various cities. Nearly all UN sessions have been held at the UN headquarters in New York since 1952, though.
After the US denied Yasser Arafat a visa, the UNGA met in Geneva, Switzerland in 1988, with some notable exceptions.
Palestinian representatives will participate virtually this year because they were once again denied a visa by the US.
The Trump administration’s decision has drawn widespread criticism, with the UN claiming that it violates the Host Country Agreement, which requires US presidents to grant them full diplomatic immunity when visiting New York for annual meetings and other diplomatic events.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNGA took place in almost for the first time in 2020.
What is planned for this year?
The 80th UNGA will be titled “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights.”
Along with other major issues, Palestine’s participation this year is a top priority along with climate change, artificial intelligence, global food crises, and conflicts around the world.
At a high-level summit co-convened by France and Saudi Arabia on Monday, France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco all announced their support for Palestinian statehood. At the meeting took representatives from Australia, Canada, Portugal, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, which had earlier formally recognized Palestine.
157 of the 193 UN member states, which make up 81 percent of the global community, now recognize the State of Palestine as a sovereign nation.
These actions are in line with a growing international trend toward recognizing Palestinian statehood, even as US-specific efforts to grant it full UN membership are blocked, in particular because the US has a long history of vetoing international law resolutions that criticize Israel.
Which country joined the UN when?
Following World War II, the UN expanded from 51 members in 1945 to 193 today, with two non-member observers: Palestine and the Holy See (Vatican City).
Many critics claim that the UN’s goals are increasingly failing to fulfill: preventing future conflicts, promoting international peace and security, encouraging cooperation among nations, protecting human rights, and supporting social and economic development worldwide.
Use the table below to find out when each nation formally acceded to the UN.
How does a nation become a member of the UN?
A nation can participate in UN decisions, abide by the UN Charter, and have access to UN programs and support.
The UNGA mandates that one nation cast one vote for the delegations that are elected from each of the member states.
Other countries’ diplomatic recognition does not equate to UN membership.
A nation must follow the steps below to become a full member of the UN:
The nation informs the UN Secretary-General that it agrees to the Charter and will carry out its obligations.
The application is reviewed by the UNSC, which includes 10 non-permanent members (rotated every two years) and five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US). No permanent member is required to veto any of the at least nine affirmative votes required for admission.
The UNGA must approve an admission recommendation with a two-thirds vote.
Once approved, the nation becomes a full member of the UN, gaining all rights and wider recognition. Its flag is displayed next to the UN’s main entrance, and it has full access to all UN activities, including voting in the UNGA.
How the US abused its veto to prevent Palestine from joining the UN in full.
The UNGA changed Palestine’s status from an observer state to one without a member state in 2012.
Since Palestine is no longer a full UN member, it can still attend meetings and speak in debates. As a result, it cannot vote on resolutions.
UNGA resolution with widespread support, which would have granted Palestine full UN membership, was blocked on April 18, 2024, despite widespread international support.
The US has vetoed UNSC objections against Israel at least 50 times since joining the UN. Because of its constant use, measures aimed at addressing Israeli military actions, settlements, or the occupation of Palestinian territory have frequently been blocked.
