🌏🌎🌍 World Headlines for September 17, 2025

Top Stories

• UN formally accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
  A United Nations inquiry has officially accused Israel of genocide in its operations in Gaza. The commission found evidence that four of the five acts defining genocide under international law have been violated—claims swiftly rejected by Israeli authorities. City News Service+1
• Israel launches ground offensive into Gaza City Israel has begun a major ground assault on Gaza City, deploying tanks and explosive‑laden armored vehicles. The move comes just after a UN human rights panel accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized goals of “defeating the enemy and evacuating civilians,” while protests by hostage families demanded more attention to those still held hostage. The Guardian+1
• Global Markets on Edge as Fed Seeks to Cut Rates
  Investors are widely expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with implications for global markets. The dollar has weakened, gold has risen to multi‑year highs, and equities are mixed as markets await Jerome Powell’s signals. Reuters+1
• Trump vs. Media: $15 Billion Lawsuit Against NYT
  Former President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of being a “radical left mouthpiece” spreading false content. The NYT has rejected the claim as baseless. The lawsuit renews debates over free speech, media bias, and political polarization in the U.S. The Guardian
• Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk case
  Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and other serious charges in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The state is seeking the death penalty. Robinson allegedly sent messages blaming Kirk’s rhetoric and tried to influence witnesses. The Guardian+1

• UK braces for protests during Trump’s state visit
  U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a second state visit. The visit has drawn opposition, including protests at Windsor Castle where images comparing Trump with Jeffrey Epstein were projected. Tensions over his war, environmental, and immigration policies remain central to public pushback. Wikipedia+2Democracy Now!+2

These are the stories shaping the day. What are you watching most closely? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to check back for ongoing updates.

These are the stories shaping the day. What are you watching most closely? Let us know in the comments — and don’t forget to check back for ongoing updates.