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UN Secretary-General Urges End to Fossil Fuels
At the UN climate summit in New York, António Guterres urged countries to adopt concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels while praising the unstoppable growth of renewables.
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Pope Leo XIV to Visit Paris for Historic State Visit
Pope Leo XIV starts an official state visit to France on Friday, September 25, his first in 18 years. He will visit Paris, Metz, and Lourdes, meeting millions of faithful and curious on this four-day tour.
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Pope Leo XIV in France: Society of Saint Pius X Awaits Clear Stances from the Pope
Pope Leo XIV's visit to France occurs amid tensions with the excommunicated yet well-established Society of Saint Pius X, which awaits firm statements on euthanasia and abortion.
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Russian Drone Attack in Kharkiv Kills Seven Despite Zelensky’s UN Speech
On September 24, a Russian drone strike killed seven and injured ten at an agricultural company in Kharkiv, northeast Ukraine, while President Zelensky denounced Putin's 'madness' at the UN General Assembly.
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Xi Jinping to Emphasize Taiwan During U.S. Visit
On September 24, 2026, Xi Jinping is expected to emphasize Beijing's claims on Taiwan during his U.S. visit, a sensitive topic Washington would rather avoid. Meanwhile, Donald Trump will maintain strict controls on Chinese exports, according to France 24.
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Beninese ICC Judge Warns of U.S. Threats in Paris
Following Donald Trump's calls for countries to leave the ICC, a U.S.-sanctioned Beninese judge warned in Paris about risks facing the International Criminal Court.
Culture
Robert Pattinson Shakes Hollywood: Why Primetime Arrives at a Time of Change
In Primetime, Robert Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen in an A24 film directed by Lance Oppenheim. Following its Venice debut, this release questions the boundary between information, justice, and spectacle.
Culture
Pope Leo XIV in France: Paris Welcomes a Visit Under High Attention
From September 25 to 28, Pope Leo XIV travels to France for a journey connecting Paris, UNESCO, Notre-Dame, Lourdes, and Metz.
Culture
LVMH: The Arnaults Prepare a New Control Structure
The Arnault family proposes to consolidate the majority of its stake in LVMH within a listed Agache. Here are the timeline, figures, and global stakes of this operation.
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Chinese President Begins High-Tension Visit to Washington
The Chinese President begins an official visit to Washington on September 23, raising concerns especially in Taiwan amid Beijing's repression of minorities and regional geopolitical tensions, reports France 24.
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El Niño Strengthens in an Already Warming World, UN Warns
The UN reports that the El Niño phenomenon is intensifying in a warming world, raising risks of droughts, floods, and crop losses in key regions. However, its predictability offers a chance to better prepare harvests and adapt strategies to climate change.
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Russian Drone Attacks on Kyiv Hours Before Zelenskyy’s UN Speech
Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two and injuring 23 just hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly. The day before, Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump, who expressed frustration over stalled peace negotiations.