Trump on Putin: Has the penny dropped? The downfall of President Sarkozy, Recognising Palestine

In a week of coordinated, choreographed diplomacy, a number of western leaders formerly recognised Palestinian statehood. Benjamin Netanyahu said the move rewarded terrorism, insisting there would never be a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Russian violations of NATO airspace have been a dominant theme of the UN summit.  Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison. He's been found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case dubbed the Libya Connection. 

Sep 27, 2025 - 11:01
Trump on Putin: Has the penny dropped?  The downfall of President Sarkozy, Recognising Palestine
In a week of coordinated, choreographed diplomacy, a number of western leaders formerly recognised Palestinian statehood. Benjamin Netanyahu said the move rewarded terrorism, insisting there would never be a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Russian violations of NATO airspace have been a dominant theme of the UN summit.  Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison. He's been found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case dubbed the Libya Connection.