Donald Trump dismisses Australia’s recognition of Palestinian state in UN speech

US president calls fight against climate change a ‘hoax’ as Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong watch on in New York

Donald Trump has dismissed moves by allies including Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood, insisting world leaders should instead demand the return of hostages taken by Hamas in the 7 October attacks.

Blasting international efforts to fight climate change as a scam, the US president used a major address to the UN in New York to mock carbon tracking as a “hoax made up by people … with evil intentions.”

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