Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 3:43 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron warned world leaders on Tuesday against letting a "survival of the fittest" mindset dominate global politics, stressing the urgent need to revive cooperation and shared responsibility. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, he said the world faces growing divisions that threaten peace and stability, urging countries to reject selfishness and short-term gains in favor of collective progress.

Macron defended the existing international order, responding to criticism of the UN and its institutions. Without naming names, he suggested that those most vocal in their attacks on the UN are often the same powers seeking to rewrite global rules for their...