Reuters World News - Charlie Kirk, UN vote, NATO-Poland, Chicago and Premier League

Episode Date: September 13, 2025

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vows his movement will continue after suspect Tyler Robinson is arrested for Kirk’s fatal shooting at a campus event. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, drawing sharp criticism from Israel and the U.S. NATO pledges stronger defence of its eastern flank as Poland's army grows. In Chicago, an ICE officer kills a man during an arrest after he allegedly dragged an officer with his car. And the English Premier League returns with record signings.  Listen to our longform podcast ⁠⁠On Assignment⁠⁠ Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Charlie Kirk's widow vows that his movement will not die, as the suspect in his killing is taken into custody. The UN overwhelmingly endorses a two-state solution declaration between Israel and the Palestinians. NATO says it'll beef up defence of Europe's eastern flank and Polish army recruitment is surging. And big money signings will be on display this weekend at the English. Premier League. It's Saturday, September 13th. This is Royter's World News, bringing you everything

you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week. I'm Tara Oaks in Liverpool. My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, speaking to his supporters in video released by the influential conservative student group he co-founded, Turning Point USA. The suspect in Kirk's shooting, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, has been taken into custody after a manhunt that lasted over 30 hours. Kirk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was killed by a single gunshot fired from a rooftop

as he spoke on stage during an outdoor campus event. The killing has stirred outrage and denunciations of political violence from Democrats, Republicans and foreign governments. Spencer Cox is Utah's governor. It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment. The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to endorse a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. The Declaration condemns the attacks against. Israel by Palestinian militants Hamas on October 7, 2003, which triggered the war in Gaza.

It also condemns the attacks by Israel against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza. Palestinian UN observer Riyadh Mansour gave a vote of thanks for the endorsement. This resolution is an illustration of saying, yes, we have a plan. Yes, we have a detailed role. the U.S. and Israel voted against it, with Israel's ambassador, Danny Danone, calling the declaration one-sided and saying it failed to name Hamas as a terrorist group. Shame on you. This meaningless political maneuver takes place while innocent people remained blindfolded in Gaza's tunnels. Stop. NATO has announced plans to beef up the defense

of Europe's eastern flank, just days after Poland shut down drones that had violated its airspace. At the UN, the United States called the airspace violations alarming and vowed to defend every inch of NATO territory. Remarks that appear aimed at assuaging Washington's NATO allies after President Trump said Russia's drone incursion could have been a mistake. Meanwhile, in Poland itself, near Russian border, tanks, helicopters and military drills echoing through the forest. More than 20,000 civilians have signed up for voluntary training this year. No war has been declared, but its preparation, and is happening fast. Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, says the country is closer to open conflict than a

than at any time since World War II. Those taking part in the training say they have a range of reasons for enlisting. Agnizka Andruschak, a mother taking part, says she would do anything to keep her child safe. A correspondent Barbara Erling says the country is undergoing one of the largest military expansions in Europe, according to NATO data. It's driven by growing fears of Russian aggression. but also a desire to become NATO's Eastern stronghold. Defence spending has more than doubled, and its army has grown significantly. The Polish army has grown from around 170,000 personnel in 2022 to over

216,000 by mid- 2025, with a long-term goal of reaching 300,000 troops by 2035. Fouchev Janiško, whose 19, is also training. He says he believes that even the least patriotic pole has, deep down, the instinct to come together in times of need. A U.S. immigration and customs enforcement officer shot and killed a man during an arrest in suburban Chicago. Siveria Villegas Gonzalez drove her agents and dragged one with his car before being. shot, according to a statement made by the Department of Homeland Security. The ice officer was injured during the incident and is in a stable condition. It happened during a Trump administration crackdown called Operation Midway Blitz.

Sports now and we've got a packed line up for you this weekend. In boxing, Terence Crawford is stepping up two weight classes to challenge Canelo Alvarez for the super middleweight title. 167.5 pounds for Terrence, Bud, Crawford. Both fighters made weight Friday and Crawford is chasing history, trying to become the first man to be undisputed champion in three divisions. Here in England, the Premier League returns after the international break, and a little old place called Liverpool is in the spotlight.

Here's our global sports editor, Ocean Shine, with more. Everyone wants to see these big new names playing for their new teams in England. None more so than Alexander Isak, the Swede, who broke the British transfer record when Liverpool bought him for £125 million just as the deadline day window was slamming shut. He actually hasn't played more than 20 minutes since May because he was in dispute with his club, Newcastle. He wanted to leave. He's sure to make an appearance of some sort on Sunday when Liverpool played Burnley.

The Manchester Derby is another one to look for. United and City both got brand new goalkeeper. City signed Gianluigi Donamura from PSG. United, they've got Lammons who they signed from Royal Antwerp. So all new look, plenty more new players playing in the Premier League. 3.1 billion pounds was spent on new talent. So everywhere you look, there's going to be a superstar player in an unfamiliar shirt. Over in the States, it's all about the women's basketball,

the WNBA playoffs tip off on Sunday with all. sorts of fascinating scripts the way to be written. The great narrative is the Golden Valkyries, who are the first WMBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their very first season. They've smashed all expectations and they're packing in the crowds into their Chase Centre Stadium. And they're for the first time ever for the women's game, a best of seven championship, which could extend right the way into October. American sports fans have also got huge interest a little bit further away from home in the World Athletics Championships or track and field, as it's called in the States.

That's in Tokyo. The big story there is going to be Noah Lyles. He's looking to match Usain Bolt's achievement of winning four successive 200 metres titles. He won Olympic gold, of course, in the closest race of all time last year in Paris by 5,000th of a second. So that's the big story in the track and field.

And it's a twist, every bit as dramatic as his high fashion outfits. Jojo Armani's will says the fashion house he built must be gradually sold or taken public. LVMH, L'OLoreal and Eseluxotica have been named as preferred buyers. It's a dramatic shift for a brand that stayed fiercely independent for 50 years. It's Saturday, so we have a recommended listen for you.

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