The week in pictures: Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand
Summary
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, where they watched a military demonstration together. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV visited France, leading prayers in Lourdes, and severe flooding affected Bangkok, Thailand.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on September 24, 2026.
- They observed a military demonstration together from a White House balcony.
- Pope Leo XIV prayed with worshippers at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France on September 26, 2026.
- Bangkok, Thailand experienced heavy flooding with people wading through flooded streets on September 26, 2026.
- The Berlin Marathon started near the Brandenburg Gate on September 27, 2026.
- A nor’easter storm hit the US northeast coast, affecting areas like Rockaway, New Jersey.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke at the United Nations General Assembly via video on September 24, 2026.
- There were protests in Madrid related to the housing crisis after the eviction of an elderly woman.
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