Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations, accusing the United States of terrorism against Iran and saying his country will not surrender or give in to pressure. He called for diplomacy but rejected using force, while President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of destroying Iran if an agreement is not made soon. Talks between lower-level U.S. and Iranian officials took place briefly but were described by Iran as routine.
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Iran’s President Pezeshkian accused the U.S. of carrying out terrorist acts against Iran.
He said Iran has only defended itself and denied targeting civilians, despite some civilians dying in recent attacks.
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran will not "bow" or "bend at the knee" despite sanctions and pressure.
President Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran if no deal is reached to end the ongoing war.
Trump’s envoys held a three-hour meeting with Iranian officials but gave few details about discussions.
Iran’s government described these talks as “nothing new” and downplayed their significance.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump might meet President Pezeshkian in New York.
The last indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran ended in June with a ceasefire that has since failed.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly, rejecting President Trump’s claim that Iran supports terrorism. Instead, Pezeshkian said Iran and its people have suffered from terrorist attacks, some of which he said were caused by the United States.
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President Pezeshkian said the U.S. called Iran terrorists, but Iran sees itself as a victim of terrorism.
He claimed Iran only defends itself against attacks and does not support terrorism.
Pezeshkian mentioned a U.S. missile strike on an elementary school in Minab that killed over 150 people, including more than 120 children.
A recent UN report said there are reasonable reasons to believe the U.S. may have committed a war crime in that strike.
He also referred to other attacks that killed children in a sports hall and nearby school struck by a U.S.-made ballistic missile.
The same UN report accused Iran of committing crimes against humanity in its crackdown on protesters, including murder and torture.
On the sidelines of the UN, U.S. and Iranian officials held talks described by President Trump as “very productive,” but Iran said its position had not changed.
This exchange took place amid ongoing tensions and conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
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Wildfires in Indonesia have caused a thick, toxic smoke that has made about 175,000 people sick with breathing problems since August. This smoke has also spread to nearby countries like Malaysia and Singapore, making the air unhealthy to breathe. Indonesia is working on ways to control and reduce these dangerous fires.
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Wildfires are burning in Indonesia, creating a large amount of toxic smoke.
Around 175,000 people have suffered from respiratory illnesses due to the smoke since August.
The smoky haze has spread to Malaysia and Singapore, lowering the air quality there.
The air quality in these countries has reached levels considered unhealthy.
Indonesia is taking steps to manage and reduce the wildfires.
The smoky haze is highly toxic and harmful to human health.
The situation has attracted attention from international news sources like the BBC.
Wildfires in Indonesia often result from forest clearing and dry conditions.
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Poland says a Russian military helicopter briefly entered its airspace near the border with Kaliningrad, causing Poland to send fighter jets and alert its ground forces. This incident adds to recent concerns about Russian actions testing NATO countries' readiness as tensions around the Ukraine war continue.
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A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crossed into Polish airspace for 42 seconds and about 300 meters deep.
The incident occurred near Braniewo, Poland, on a Wednesday morning.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and kept ground forces on alert in response.
Poland and other NATO members suspect Russia is testing their defense readiness amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russia has not commented officially on this airspace breach.
Russian President Vladimir Putin denies plans to attack NATO countries.
Several Russian drones and an unarmed missile have landed in Poland since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
European leaders report hybrid attacks, such as sabotage and cyberattacks, believed to be linked to Russia but officially denied by Moscow.
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The U.S. government has expressed serious concerns about Australia’s plans to change social media rules. These changes would require platforms to inform users when content is suggested by an algorithm and give users more control over what they see.
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Australia wants social media companies to tell users when content is shown based on default algorithms.
The Australian government plans to give users more options to control recommended content.
The U.S. Embassy in Canberra warned that these rules might lead to censorship.
The U.S. submission described the Australian proposal as a government effort to control how platforms display content.
Australia’s reforms are part of broader social media regulations aiming to increase transparency and user control.
The warning suggests the U.S. is concerned about restrictions on free speech or how information is shared.
This issue highlights differences between countries on regulating online platforms.
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At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump spoke strongly against Iran and is getting ready to meet with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, many countries are showing growing worry about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the world.
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President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly.
He criticized Iran during his speech.
President Trump is planning meetings with other world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping.
There is increasing concern worldwide about the rapid development of AI technology.
Countries are discussing how AI might affect security, jobs, and privacy.
The UN Assembly is a major event where global leaders meet to talk about international issues.
The article focuses on global politics and diplomatic efforts related to Iran, China, and AI.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech at the United Nations where he made aggressive remarks about Iran, including a threat to destroy the country that some see as a potential war crime. He also defended his actions towards Venezuela, Greenland, and drug traffickers, and criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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President Trump spoke before the United Nations General Assembly.
He threatened to “annihilate the Islamic Republic” of Iran, which raised concerns about violating international law.
Iran has said it does not seek nuclear weapons, and former President Obama negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran.
Trump canceled that nuclear deal and adopted a military approach instead.
He praised the removal of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro and the deals to take control of Venezuelan oil.
Trump mentioned a new agreement on Greenland without discussing his previous threats to seize it.
He claimed drug traffickers at sea should be killed as enemy combatants, although they are considered criminals, not soldiers.
Trump criticized the International Criminal Court and threatened sanctions against its members.
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Paris prosecutors have started several investigations after complaints that some women were secretly filmed on the street by people wearing smart glasses. Across Europe, there are growing calls for action against these glasses, which campaigners say are being misused to record women and girls without their permission.
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Paris prosecutors opened investigations based on complaints about secret filming.
The filming involved people using "smart glasses," a type of eyewear with built-in cameras.
Women and girls were reportedly filmed without their consent in public places.
Footage recorded with smart glasses has appeared online.
Campaign groups in Europe want stricter rules or bans on these glasses to protect privacy.
The issue has raised concerns about personal privacy and misuse of technology in public.
The investigations are part of a wider European response to the problem.
The situation reflects growing worries about new technology affecting people's rights.
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A Haitian-Canadian author, Thélyson Orélien, won a French literary prize but is now accused by a small group of having written his novel using AI. Orélien and his publisher deny the claim, and some experts say AI-detection tools can be unreliable.
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Thélyson Orélien won the Prix du Roman Fnac for his novel "C'était ça ou mourir."
A group called Balance ton Claude claimed the book was almost entirely written by AI using a tool named Pangram.
Orélien denied using AI, saying the story reflects his own cultural background and style.
The publisher, Grasset, supports Orélien and calls the accusations harmful.
Pangram is said by its users to have a very low error rate but AI detectors in general may incorrectly flag human writing as AI-generated.
Critics note AI tools struggle with non-standard language and dialects, such as Caribbean dialects used in the book.
This case resembles a previous controversy about AI in literature with the writer Jamir Nazir.
The debate highlights how AI is influencing the future of writing and how much human vs AI input is acceptable.
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The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy sites during the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly about the situation as President Donald Trump calls for an end to the war.
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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has lasted more than four and a half years.
Both Ukraine and Russia have targeted energy infrastructure in their attacks.
The US urges both sides to stop strikes on these energy sites to reduce harm.
President Zelenskyy will address the UN General Assembly to discuss the war and diplomatic efforts.
President Donald Trump is promoting peace efforts to end the conflict.
Russia attacked four Ukrainian regions overnight before the UN meeting.
Other global issues were also discussed at the UN, including concerns about AI and international tensions.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly, saying that war affects all countries and that Iran will not let its neighbors use the Strait of Hormuz to threaten or attack it.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly.
He said that warfare has no borders, meaning conflicts affect many countries.
Iran will not allow neighboring countries to use the Strait of Hormuz to cause harm or insecurity to Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway near Iran.
The statement highlights Iran’s concern about regional security around this strategic route.
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Two Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots safely ejected from a jet that crashed during a training exercise in Anglesey. Both pilots were treated for minor injuries, and emergency services, including helicopters, responded to the incident near RAF Valley.
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The crash happened during a training flight over Anglesey.
Both pilots used their ejection seats and parachuted safely.
North Wales Police reported the pilots had minor injuries.
Helicopters from the Coastguard and Wales Air Ambulance attended the scene.
The crash took place close to the RAF Valley base on the island.
The Ministry of Defence has been asked to provide comments.
The incident is under investigation.
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Russia attacked Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, with drones, causing deaths and injuries just before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was set to speak at the United Nations. Zelenskyy recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump, who voiced frustration about the ongoing war and continued air strikes.
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Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, causing two deaths and 23 injuries.
The attacks occurred hours before President Zelenskyy’s speech to the UN General Assembly.
President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump the day before his UN address.
President Trump expressed frustration about slow progress in peace talks.
Both Ukraine and Russia have increased air strikes recently.
The situation remains tense as world leaders gather at the UN for discussions.
The article mentions related global events, such as other UN speeches and concerns over international issues, but focuses on the Ukraine conflict.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since a conflict began between Iran, the US, and Israel. His speech came one day after US President Donald Trump warned the UN that he could destroy Iran.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly.
This was his first speech at the UN since the conflict with the US and Israel started.
The conflict involves military or political tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
US President Donald Trump spoke at the UN a day before Pezeshkian.
President Trump said he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran.
The speeches were part of the 2026 UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
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A nurse named Sandie Peggie, who worked for NHS Fife for over 30 years, said she felt discriminated against by her union after she complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. She won part of her original case against the health board for harassment but is now taking her union, the Royal College of Nursing, to a new tribunal for not supporting her properly.
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Sandie Peggie objected to sharing a women’s changing room with a transgender doctor, Dr. Beth Upton.
She claimed harassment from NHS Fife but lost claims of discrimination and victimisation in a 2025 tribunal.
Peggie says her union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), failed to support her during her dispute.
She first contacted her union rep in January 2024 and felt he did not take her concerns seriously.
Peggie said the union did not offer legal help and was "non-committal" about her case.
She believes the union discriminated against her due to her beliefs about gender and sex.
Her original case decision is being appealed and will be heard next year.
The current tribunal against the union is happening in Dundee and will last about a week.
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Gary Anderson, who was convicted of murder and temporarily released from prison for his father's funeral, ran away and was missing for nine days. He was caught by Irish police at a home in County Donegal and will be sent back to prison.
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Gary Anderson, 29, was serving a life sentence for murder.
He was released temporarily to attend his father's funeral.
Anderson did not return to prison on September 14 and was missing for nine days.
Police arrested him in Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Irish police worked together in the investigation.
PSNI said they will work to return Anderson to custody soon.
Anderson was convicted for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry.
Police thanked the public for help during the search after a public appeal.
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In France, many teenagers and young adults are choosing to become Catholic and get baptized. In 2026, over 21,000 new members started preparing for baptism, a number that has grown a lot in the past ten years. This change is linked to young people feeling anxious about problems like the pandemic, war, and climate change, and looking for meaning, community, and spirituality.
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More than 21,000 teenagers and adults began baptism preparation in France in 2026.
This number is more than three times higher than ten years ago.
Young people are turning to Catholicism during times of uncertainty, such as the pandemic, war, and climate change.
Religion is now often a personal choice instead of something inherited from birth.
Friends and social circles play a big role in encouraging young people toward faith.
Social media influencers also influence about 20% of new believers in their spiritual journey.
Events like Mass can attract large groups of young people, for example at Trinity Parish in Paris.
This trend is seen as a new development in the Catholic Church’s history, not just a return to old traditions.
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Satellite images show Hurricane Polo rapidly growing stronger in the Pacific Ocean. Experts say this rapid increase is linked to El Niño, a climate pattern that warms ocean waters and can cause more hurricanes in the Pacific.
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Hurricane Polo reached Category 4 strength, with winds up to 180 mph.
The hurricane’s pressure dropped to 892 mb, making it one of the most intense Pacific hurricanes recorded.
El Niño is causing unusually warm waters in the Pacific, helping Polo grow stronger.
Polo is near the southwestern coast of Mexico but expected to stay offshore.
The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain of 3 to 6 inches, with up to 8 inches in some areas.
Heavy rain could cause flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico, including Guerrero and Michoacán states.
The Saffir-Simpson Scale ranks hurricanes from Category 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest) by wind speed.
NOAA and other weather groups provided satellite images and updates on Polo’s strength and path.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations and said Iran will not stop its nuclear program. He said the country will not give in to pressure from President Donald Trump, who is using military and economic actions against Iran. During the speech, the United States walked out as a sign of protest.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly.
He said Iran will continue its nuclear program and will not surrender.
He expressed defiance against pressure from the United States.
President Donald Trump is using military and economic pressure on Iran.
The United States left the room during the Iranian president’s speech to show disagreement.
Iran’s president said the people’s resistance will grow despite pressure.
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A new study found that people who ate less sugar during pregnancy and the first two years of life had a lower chance of developing anxiety many years later. Researchers also saw differences in brain structure and adult food preferences linked to early sugar exposure, but they do not say sugar directly causes anxiety.
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The study looked at people born between 1951 and 1956 in the UK, during and after post-World War II sugar rationing.
Sugar rationing acted like a natural experiment by reducing sugar intake early in life.
Those with less sugar exposure before age 2 had the lowest risk of anxiety in adulthood.
Brain scans showed differences in gray matter volume in many areas of the brain depending on early sugar exposure.
Early low sugar exposure linked to a lower desire for sweet foods later in life.
The study found some signs of a link between sugar and depression, but it was less clear.
Researchers caution that other changes during rationing and social factors may affect the results.
The study was published in Translational Psychiatry by the University of Surrey team.
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