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Pope Leo visits France, Notre-Dame Cathedral

September 26, 2026 • CBS News

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Pope Leo XIV visited France, marking the first time a pope has traveled there in almost 20 years. During his visit, he toured the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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Pope Leo XIV made an official trip to France.
This was the first papal visit to France in about two decades.
The pope visited Notre-Dame Cathedral, a famous church in Paris.
The visit was covered and reported by CBS News.
The trip aims to strengthen ties between the Vatican and France.

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Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Fighting has increased between Ethiopia’s federal army and forces from the northern Tigray region, threatening the peace agreement that ended a war in 2022. The conflict involves disputes over land and political control, with both sides blaming each other for starting the violence.

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Ethiopia signed a peace deal in 2022 to end a two-year war with the Tigray region.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was a powerful political and military group representing about 6% of Ethiopia’s population.
Fighting started again recently between federal troops and Tigrayan forces.
A new alliance of seven armed groups seeks to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
A major dispute concerns control of western Tigray, which Amhara forces took during the war.
Tigrayan leaders want displaced people to return home, but Amhara leaders reject Tigray’s territorial claims.
The TPLF retook Tigray’s administration earlier this year, replacing the interim government created by the peace deal.
Both sides accuse each other of breaking the peace agreement by keeping weapons and failing to remove forces.

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What Trump and Xi discussed during their "tremendous visit"

September 26, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met to talk about several important issues. They discussed the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Iran, China's buying of Iranian oil, and the future development of artificial intelligence.

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President Trump and President Xi Jinping held a meeting this week.
They addressed the U.S. war in Iran.
They talked about China purchasing oil from Iran.
The leaders discussed the future of artificial intelligence development.
The meeting was described as a significant or "tremendous" visit.
The talks happened amid ongoing international tensions.
The focus was on diplomacy between the U.S. and China.

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Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes after giant Paris mass to meet clergy abuse victims

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Pope Leo XIV visited France for four days, holding a large public mass in Paris and praying at the Lourdes pilgrimage site. He also met privately with victims of sexual abuse by church members and spoke about peace, human rights, and the role of women.

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Pope Leo XIV held a huge open-air mass in Paris attended by hundreds of thousands of people.
The pope prayed at Lourdes, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in 1858.
During his visit, he met privately with seven victims of sexual abuse by clergy or church members in France.
A 2021 report found about 330,000 minors were abused in the French Catholic Church over 70 years.
The visit is the first official papal trip to France in nearly 20 years.
Pope Leo XIV met migrants at a refugee support center and emphasized living together in dignity and peace.
The pope spoke about the importance of women in building a "civilisation of love."
The visit took place months before France’s presidential election, which has immigration as a major topic.

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Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report

September 26, 2026 • The Hill

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President Trump has privately declined Iran’s offer to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz for seven days. He is thinking about restarting military attacks on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections in November.

Key Facts

Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause fighting.
President Trump rejected this proposal in private.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway used for global oil shipping.
Trump doubts Iran will keep its promises in the proposal.
The midterm elections in the U.S. are scheduled for November.
The president is considering military strikes on Iran after these elections.
This information comes from a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials.

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The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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The collapse of Yemen’s western front was influenced by a combined Russian and Iranian intelligence system that helped the Houthi forces. This system used satellite and signals intelligence to track and disrupt the communication and positions of Yemeni forces opposing the Houthis.

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Russian and Iranian intelligence worked together, using satellites and electronic signals to support the Houthis.
Satellite intelligence included geospatial data (mapping locations) and signals data (tracking communications).
This combined intelligence helped build a clear picture of Yemeni opposition force movements and weaknesses.
Human spies inside Tariq Saleh’s National Resistance Forces helped access and use this intelligence.
Confusing and false information spread among Yemeni and Saudi-led forces due to broken communication lines.
Misinformation included orders to hold positions that were ignored and inaccurate reports about troop locations.
Saudi forces noticed that planned military strikes were risky because they could not confirm where friendly troops were.
Up to 60% of some Yemeni brigades’ registered fighters did not report for duty, weakening their forces.

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Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be let into Gaza

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Children in Gaza who are disabled or have lost limbs in Israeli attacks cannot get new wheelchairs. An 8-year-old girl named Layan Asaliya asked Israeli officials to allow wheelchairs into Gaza.

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Disabled and amputee children in Gaza need new wheelchairs.
Israel is not allowing wheelchairs to enter Gaza.
The blockade prevents the delivery of mobility aids to injured children.
Layan Asaliya is an 8-year-old girl affected by this situation.
She made a public request to Israeli authorities to allow wheelchairs in.
The lack of wheelchairs worsens the difficulties faced by injured children in Gaza.

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Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for ending the veto power held by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He argues that this veto power is unfair and blocks the council from addressing major global conflicts like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

Key Facts

The UNSC has five permanent members with veto power: the US, UK, France, Russia, and China.
Any one of these members can block a resolution, even if all others agree.
President Erdogan wants to remove veto power and change the UNSC to have all members elected by the UN General Assembly for fixed terms.
Changing the veto system requires approval from two-thirds of the UN member states, including agreement from all five permanent members.
The US has vetoed seven resolutions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the last three years.
Russia has used its veto to block resolutions on the war in Ukraine.
France and Mexico proposed that permanent members voluntarily suspend veto use in cases of mass atrocities like genocide.
This French-Mexican initiative has support from 128 UN member states but is non-binding and depends on voluntary cooperation.

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The media battle behind Brazil’s election

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Brazil is holding national elections where Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is running as a more moderate candidate. The election news focuses heavily on a large banking fraud scandal, considered the biggest in Brazil's history, which fits a common pattern of political corruption stories in the country.

Key Facts

Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is a candidate in Brazil's national elections.
Flavio presents himself as more moderate than his father.
The main news topic is a major banking fraud scandal, the largest in Brazil's history.
Brazilians frequently see political corruption scandals reported in the media.
Media coverage often suggests that many politicians are equally corrupt.
The article references other global media stories, such as President Trump’s conflict with news outlets and a small neo-Nazi group in Spain.
Experts and journalists from Brazil, the US, and Spain contributed to the coverage and analysis.

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Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History celebrates 10th anniversary

September 26, 2026 • CBS News

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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. The museum showcases African American history and culture through its exhibits and offers visitors various experiences, including its Sweet Home Cafe.

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The museum opened 10 years ago.
It is part of the Smithsonian Institution in the United States.
The museum focuses on African American history and culture.
It holds various exhibitions that tell important stories.
The museum includes a cafe called the Sweet Home Cafe.
It attracts visitors interested in learning about African American contributions and experiences.
The anniversary highlights the museum’s continued role in education and culture.

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I Thought It Was a Sinus Infection, Then I Was Given Months To Live at 32

September 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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A woman noticed a lump on her face and unusual pain, which led to medical scans revealing a broken nose she hadn’t realized she had. Doctors initially thought the problem was blocked mucus and planned surgery to drain it, but during surgery, they found no mucus and instead took a biopsy to investigate further.

Key Facts

The woman led a busy, active life with several jobs and hobbies.
She found a lump near her nose and felt facial pain in early July.
An ultrasound and CT scan showed a chronic broken nose and eye socket fracture, likely from 6 to 12 months earlier.
Doctors conducted a welfare check to rule out violence since she didn’t recall any injury.
An ENT specialist ordered an MRI and suspected blocked mucus causing inflammation.
Surgery was scheduled to drain the mucus, but no mucus was found during the operation.
A deviated septum was repaired during surgery.
A biopsy of the lump was taken to identify the cause of the infection.

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Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope's popemobile parade along Champs-Élysées

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Hundreds of thousands of people attended a parade featuring Pope Leo XIV's popemobile along the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The visit included a large open-air mass and meetings with sexual abuse survivors and marginalized groups.

Key Facts

Pope Leo XIV traveled through Paris in the popemobile, attracting large crowds.
About 600,000 people were expected to attend an open-air mass during his visit.
The Pope met with survivors of sexual abuse in France.
He also visited migrants and marginalized people during his trip.
This was Pope Leo XIV’s first state visit to France in 18 years.
The Pope delivered messages about living together in dignity and peace.
He spoke about "authentic secularity," meaning the separation of religion and state, saying it does not exclude religion.

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Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass

September 26, 2026 • BBC World

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Pope Leo XIV was warmly welcomed by large crowds in Paris before holding a big outdoor Mass at Place de la Concorde. During his visit, he met migrants, spoke about the role of women, and warned about the risks of losing human qualities due to artificial intelligence.

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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in central Paris to see Pope Leo XIV.
A special altar was set up at Place de la Concorde for an open-air Mass expected to draw over 500,000 attendees.
French President Emmanuel Macron met the Pope but will not attend his Masses to respect France’s separation of church and state.
Macron’s wife and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will attend the Mass, along with several presidential election candidates.
The Pope visited a refugee center and praised the work done to support migrants.
He emphasized the importance of women in society and peace among people.
Pope Leo XIV warned about losing human qualities in the rise of artificial intelligence.
The Pope’s visit includes stops in Lourdes and Metz, where he will honor a founder of the European Union.

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Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo along Champs-Elysees ahead of Paris mass

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Pope Leo XIV visited Paris and was warmly welcomed by large crowds along the Champs-Elysees. He planned to celebrate a large outdoor mass for about 600,000 people and meet with groups such as sexual abuse survivors, migrants, and marginalized individuals during his visit.

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris for his first state visit to France in 18 years.
Around 600,000 people were expected to attend the open-air mass in Paris.
The Pope was greeted by huge crowds cheering him along the Champs-Elysees.
He planned to meet with French survivors of sexual abuse.
The visit included meetings with migrants and marginalized people.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about living together in dignity and peace.
He mentioned that true secularism does not exclude religion.
The Pope was welcomed with enthusiasm, similar to a rock star reception at Stade de France near Paris.

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Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Defence leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan met in Riyadh to talk about supporting Saudi Arabia under a new defense agreement. This meeting happened after Saudi Arabia reported more attacks coming from Yemen.

Key Facts

Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan held talks in Riyadh.
The talks focused on supporting Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
Saudi Arabia has faced recent attacks launched from Yemen.
The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation and defence between the three countries.
Saudi Arabia is working with allies to improve its security against threats from Yemen.

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Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?

September 26, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Yemen’s internationally recognized government has called for all citizens to join the fight against the Houthi forces after the Houthis captured key areas on the Red Sea coast. The government leader, Rashad al-Alimi, also offered amnesty to Houthi fighters who choose to join the government side, aiming to regain control of the capital and restore national sovereignty.

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Yemen’s government called for a general mobilisation of its population against the Houthis.
Rashad al-Alimi is the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and made the call in his first speech after government losses.
The Houthis recently took control of Mocha city, Mayyun Island, and parts of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital shipping route.
The conflict resumed after a 2022 truce between the government and Houthis ended.
Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s government and faces Houthi rocket attacks on its cities.
The government aims to recapture Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, lost to Houthis in 2014.
Amnesty was offered immediately to Houthi fighters who defect, encouraging them to avoid tribal violence.
Analysts believe the amnesty may become more effective if Houthis start losing ground.

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Leo XIV will be meeting French sexual abuse survivors during his visit in France

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for the first time in 18 years as an official papal visit. During his trip, he plans to meet with survivors of sexual abuse.

Key Facts

Pope Leo XIV is making an official visit to France, the first in 18 years.
He will meet with people who survived sexual abuse.
The visit includes large public events, such as a mass in Paris with hundreds of thousands expected.
The Pope also delivered messages about peace and living together with dignity.
Crowds have welcomed the Pope enthusiastically in various locations.
The Pope has interacted with migrants and marginalized groups during the visit.
He spoke about how true separation of religion and state does not exclude religion from public life.

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Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has banned fixed-odds online betting just days before the presidential election. He said the ban aims to help families avoid falling into debt caused by gambling.

Key Facts

President Lula signed the order on September 26, 2026.
The ban targets fixed-odds online betting, a type of gambling where the outcome has set odds.
The move came about a week ahead of Brazil’s first-round presidential election.
Lula said the goal is to protect families from financial problems related to gambling.
Online betting is common in Brazil and has raised concerns about debt.
The presidential election is a major event in Brazil’s political calendar.
Lula’s action reflects increasing attention to social and economic issues linked to gambling.

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Middle East: Palestinians plan first local elections in 20 years

September 26, 2026 • France24

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Palestinians are planning to hold local elections for the first time in 20 years. These elections will take place in the Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and Gaza.

Key Facts

Palestinians have not had local elections in 20 years.
The elections are planned to happen soon in the Palestinian territories.
The territories involved include the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Local elections mean people vote to choose leaders for towns and cities.
These elections are seen as an important step for Palestinian self-government.
The political situation in the region remains tense.
Previous elections were postponed due to conflict and disagreements.
International observers are paying attention to these elections.

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Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US

September 26, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Prince Harry said it feels good to be back in Britain after living in California for six years. He and his family recently moved to a private home near London and are preparing for the Invictus Games in Birmingham next year.

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Prince Harry and Meghan moved to the US in 2020 and returned to live in Britain last month.
They are staying in a private home in the Cotswolds, outside London.
Their children, Archie (7) and Lilibet (5), changed schools due to security concerns about the school route.
Harry focuses on the Invictus Games, an event for wounded and sick service members, happening in Birmingham in July 2025.
Harry completed a skydive in Toronto to honor a 102-year-old WWII veteran and support military charities.
The family received a letter from King Charles stating they are private citizens and detailing how officials should treat them.
There are ongoing talks about whether the Sussex family will get taxpayer-funded security in the UK.
Relations between Prince Harry and King Charles have been tense since Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals.

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