Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the UN, calling Macron's comments on the West Bank "grotesque." Macron said Hamas was not very active in the West Bank, which Netanyahu disputed, citing frequent attacks by Hamas there.
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Macron said Hamas has never been very active in the West Bank during his UN speech.
Netanyahu called this statement "grotesque" and said Hamas attacks Jews in the West Bank almost daily.
A French source clarified Macron meant Hamas has never governed the West Bank, not that it was inactive.
Macron rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the war between Israel and Hamas had ended.
Violence and Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite a ceasefire last October.
Netanyahu’s office highlighted a recent attack by a Hamas supporter that killed a French citizen in the West Bank.
Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
Israel has built about 160 settlements in the West Bank, considered illegal under international law.
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The U.S. and Iran held indirect talks during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, described as "constructive" by the U.S. envoy. President Donald Trump said he must decide whether to seek a deal with Iran or to take military action, while Iran vowed to defend its position firmly.
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U.S. and Iranian envoys met indirectly through a mediator during the U.N. General Assembly.
The talks were described by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive and promising."
President Trump stated he faces a choice to make a deal or "annihilate" Iran.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will firmly defend its position in the ongoing conflict.
Iran confirmed the talks happened via Qatari mediation.
Iranian Foreign Ministry called President Trump's threats a sign of desperation.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened U.S. interests if America intervenes militarily.
Saudi Arabia has asked President Trump for help against the Houthis, who have struck Saudi targets including Riyadh.
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Angry Anderson, the Australian rock singer known for leading the band Rose Tattoo and for his solo song "Suddenly," has died at age 79. His song became famous worldwide when it was featured during a wedding scene on the TV show Neighbours, watched by millions.
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Angry Anderson's real name was Gary Anderson.
He was the frontman of the rock band Rose Tattoo starting in 1976.
His solo song "Suddenly" was used during the wedding of Kylie Minogue’s and Jason Donovan’s characters on Neighbours in 1988.
The wedding episode had 20 million viewers in the UK.
Anderson had a cardiac arrest in Europe last month but was treated and returned to Australia.
Rose Tattoo cancelled nine concert dates during their farewell tour due to his health issues.
The band Rose Tattoo was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame in 2006.
Anderson was a Member of the Order of Australia for his charity work and support for youth.
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government, including parliament and vice-presidents, just three months before the country’s first national election since independence in 2011. Kiir will stay in power until the new president is elected in December, while some ministers and governors continue in caretaker roles.
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South Sudan plans its first national election since independence in December 2024.
President Kiir dissolved the transitional government, removing five vice-presidents and parliament.
The main opposition leader, Riek Machar, was removed last year, charged with treason, and is under house arrest.
Kiir reappointed some ministers and governors temporarily until the election.
Heavy security was seen in the capital, Juba, with restricted access to government offices before the announcement.
The election commission chairman was recently replaced; the commission said more funds are needed to hold the election.
The main opposition party warned people not to participate in election preparations in areas it controls.
A peace agreement from 2018 that ended a civil war is still being implemented, but important talks are unfinished.
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Scientists studied the 2022 underwater eruption of Hunga volcano in Tonga and found that the sudden sinking of the volcano’s caldera (a large crater) may have caused an unusually large tsunami. This suggests that even small underwater volcanoes can create dangerous tsunamis when their calderas collapse quickly.
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The 1883 eruption of Krakatau in Indonesia caused a deadly tsunami that killed over 30,000 people.
Underwater volcanic eruptions can behave differently than those on land due to water pressure and interaction with seawater.
The 2022 Hunga eruption produced a tsunami up to 40 meters high, the largest recorded from an underwater volcanic eruption.
Hunga’s caldera is about 4 kilometers wide but unusually deep for its size.
During the eruption, the caldera sank about 1 kilometer rapidly, which likely caused the large tsunami by displacing a lot of seawater quickly.
The magma reservoir roof under Hunga was thin and broad, causing it to collapse after magma drained.
Scientists compared seafloor maps from before and after the eruption to study the changes.
Researchers say they still do not fully understand how submarine volcanos cause tsunamis because it is hard to study underwater eruptions up close.
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Ally Ostedt suffered from severe pain and digestive problems for many years, but doctors initially said it was stress or common stomach issues. After more than ten years, surgery confirmed she had stage 2 endometriosis, a chronic disease where tissue grows outside the uterus, causing many symptoms.
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Ally Ostedt experienced chronic pain, digestive problems, and fatigue for over a decade.
Doctors first told her symptoms were due to stress or common digestive disorders.
She was diagnosed with PMOS at age 12 and was prescribed birth control to manage symptoms.
Her symptoms worsened after stopping birth control at 21, including severe pelvic pain and fatigue.
A pelvic floor physical therapist referred her to an endometriosis specialist.
Laparoscopic surgery confirmed she had stage 2 endometriosis.
Endometriosis involves tissue like the uterus lining growing elsewhere, causing pain and other problems.
About one in 10 women have endometriosis, but diagnosis often takes a long time.
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Qatar is working hard to use diplomacy to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran. Qatar hosted the first meeting between US and Iranian officials in months during the UN General Assembly.
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Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman is Majed al-Ansari.
Qatar helped organize the first US-Iran meeting in several months.
This meeting happened alongside the UN General Assembly.
Qatar wants diplomacy, which means peaceful discussions, to succeed.
The goal is to end the conflict between the US and Iran.
Qatar is playing a role as a mediator between these two countries.
The meeting shows a positive effort toward dialogue after a period of no talks.
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China is taking action against scam centres operating in neighboring Myanmar. These centres run fraud schemes that target people worldwide and involve forced labor, including human trafficking.
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Scam centres in Southeast Asia employ hundreds of thousands of people to commit fraud.
US officials estimate these scams cause about $10 billion in losses each year to American citizens.
Victims of these scams include people in Europe, the UK, and China.
Many workers in these scam centres are victims of human trafficking and forced labor.
China is actively working to shut down these fraud operations in Myanmar.
The crackdown is being discussed as part of the International Conference on Combating Online Scams in Cambodia.
Human rights groups warn about the abuses happening inside these scam hubs.
The report includes warnings about graphic content related to violence in these centres.
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President Donald Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington. The meeting is important for the relationship between the two countries, which are major global powers.
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President Trump is hosting Xi Jinping in the United States.
The meeting takes place in Washington.
The two leaders represent the US and China, two of the world's biggest powers.
This visit aims to address key issues between the US and China.
Both countries have a complex relationship involving trade, security, and diplomacy.
The meeting is closely watched by governments and experts around the world.
It could affect global political and economic dynamics.
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Most American women will experience weak bones called osteopenia or osteoporosis in their lifetime, especially during and after menopause. Doctors recommend getting a bone density test called a DEXA scan around age 50 to catch problems early and suggest exercise and good nutrition to keep bones strong.
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About 7 out of 10 American women will develop osteopenia or osteoporosis.
These bone conditions affect women more than men, particularly around menopause.
Osteopenia means bones are weak but not broken; osteoporosis is more severe and increases fracture risk.
The DEXA scan measures bone density by comparing it to a healthy 30-year-old’s bones.
A T-score from the DEXA test shows bone strength: normal (0 to -1), osteopenia (-1 to -2.5), osteoporosis (below -2.5).
Women usually get DEXA scans after age 65, but experts suggest beginning around menopause (age 50 or 51).
Exercises like strength training and impact workouts help bones get stronger by building denser tissue.
Calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients are important for maintaining healthy bones.
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Terrorists are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their actions. AI helps them reach more people, find weaknesses, and plan attacks more quickly with fewer people involved.
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Terrorists use AI to spread their message and recruit members.
AI tools help identify weaknesses or possible targets.
Attack planning becomes faster with AI assistance.
Fewer human workers are needed because of AI.
The use of AI by terrorists marks a new phase in terrorism after 9/11.
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The Guardian investigated links between some authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, including Saudi Aramco. This raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and how they might affect trusted climate science and decisions on how to fight climate change.
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The investigation found 20 IPCC authors with potential conflicts of interest.
Among these, 11 have connections to Saudi Aramco or Saudi state institutions.
These links raise concerns about transparency and the credibility of climate reports.
The IPCC is known for its independence, which gives it scientific authority.
Concerns focus especially on carbon capture and carbon dioxide removal technologies.
The debate is about the size of the role these technologies should play in reducing emissions.
There is worry that these technologies might be used to delay cutting fossil fuel use.
The story highlights who influences decisions on climate solutions and how to protect science from political and economic pressures.
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The bus fare cap in England will be lowered to £2 from January, but Herefordshire's main bus companies have not yet agreed to join the scheme. Local leaders and campaigners worry that without their participation, people in Herefordshire will not get the benefits of cheaper bus fares.
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The bus fare cap in England will change from £3 to £2 starting in January.
Herefordshire's two largest bus operators, Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers, have not confirmed if they will join the new £2 fare cap.
Yeomans Travel is waiting for more information from the government before deciding.
Bromyard-based DRM bus company plans to join the scheme.
Local officials and groups say not joining the scheme would mean higher costs for Herefordshire bus riders compared to the rest of England.
A local campaign group said the price difference could add up to about £1,200 a year for regular commuters in Herefordshire.
Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers operate most of the bus routes in Herefordshire, serving towns and villages around Hereford and other areas.
The government’s final proposal to the bus companies is expected by late November.
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Hurricane Polo has grown into a very strong storm in the Pacific Ocean, with winds reaching 165 miles per hour. It is expected to move near Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 hurricane, which means it is extremely dangerous.
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Hurricane Polo is one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades.
The storm has maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour.
It is classified as a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level on the scale.
The hurricane is moving near the southwestern coast of Mexico.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued the warning about this storm.
Category 5 means the hurricane can cause catastrophic damage.
The hurricane’s path and strength make it a serious natural disaster risk.
The news source is France 24, reporting on September 23, 2026.
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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on at least four regions in Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people. At the same time, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. These events happened while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York during the UN General Assembly.
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Russia attacked four different regions in Ukraine using missiles and drones overnight.
At least five people were reported killed in these attacks.
Ukrainian forces struck and damaged a Russian oil refinery in a long-range attack.
The attacks occurred during talks between President Zelensky and President Trump.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The conflict continues amid international diplomatic efforts.
The article mentions ongoing updates about the war and related political events.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran of possible severe consequences but said talks with Iranian representatives went very well. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine before winter. Both Iran and Ukraine leaders are expected to speak at the ongoing UN General Assembly.
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President Trump started the day by warning Iran of possible "annihilation."
Later, Trump had a three-hour meeting with Iranian mediators, which he called “very good.”
Trump also held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Both Trump and Zelensky expressed a desire to end the Ukraine war before winter.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Zelensky are scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly.
The UN General Assembly is focused on finding solutions to international conflicts, especially the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
This news reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts alongside strong warnings and international discussions.
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Scientists predict that a strong El Nino event could cause over 450,000 extra deaths from heat globally by February 2027. The event is expected to raise land temperatures and heatwaves, hitting poorer, hotter regions like parts of Africa and Asia the hardest.
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More than 450,000 additional deaths are expected worldwide due to heat caused by El Nino over the next six months.
Global land temperatures may rise about 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.1 degrees Fahrenheit) during this period.
Extremely hot days could be 44% more frequent than in a normal year.
The Sahel region in Africa is expected to see about 66,800 extra deaths, with Nigeria projected to have the highest toll at 31,400.
Other countries with significant projected deaths include Indonesia (19,300), Sudan (17,600), India (15,800), Brazil (13,300), and parts of Southeast Asia (19,400 combined).
Poorer, hotter places are at greater risk because they often lack air conditioning, reliable water, and healthcare.
The heat dangers may last beyond the El Nino event, affecting temperatures into the summer of 2027.
Experts say better preparedness and action are needed to reduce preventable heat-related deaths.
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Iran and the United States held three-hour talks in New York, mediated by Qatar, to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. Iran denied changing its demands, while President Trump called the talks productive and suggested more discussions soon.
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The talks involved Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Iran confirmed the talks but said its preconditions, including ending war and ending U.S. economic and naval pressure, remain.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for oil shipments and has been blocked, causing oil prices to rise.
Iran said the strait could reopen within seven days if its conditions are met.
The U.S. wants to reduce oil prices before November’s midterm elections.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, control another key shipping point, Bab al-Mandab strait.
Iran faces heavy sanctions and a near-total naval blockade, blocking oil exports.
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran supports negotiations and will address the UN after arriving in New York.
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Archaeologists found a 65-foot ancient wall under a Paris hotel on the Ile de la Cite, near Notre Dame. This wall could prove that the original city of Lutetia, now Paris, was located there, as the wall dates back to the time of the Gallic Parisii tribe.
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The wall dates from 10-200 B.C., during the Gallo-Roman period.
It was discovered beneath the Hotel-Dieu on the Ile de la Cite in central Paris.
The wall may be part of the ramparts (defensive walls) of Lutetia, the ancient name for Paris.
The wall shows signs of fire, matching historical accounts that the Gauls burned their town before a battle with the Romans.
Lutetia was mentioned by Julius Caesar as located on an island in the Seine River.
The discovery supports the theory that Lutetia’s center was on the Ile de la Cite, not in the nearby suburb of Nanterre.
The Ile de la Cite is also where Notre Dame Cathedral stands and has yielded other archaeological finds.
French culture officials called the finding a major breakthrough for understanding Paris’s origins.
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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy on the Gaza conflict during his final speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Macron called the current situation a "shameful spectacle" and urged efforts to reopen humanitarian aid routes in Gaza.
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President Macron spoke at the UN General Assembly in September 2026.
He criticized President Trump’s Gaza diplomacy as inadequate.
Macron described the handling of the Gaza crisis as a "shameful spectacle."
He called for reopening humanitarian routes to help people in Gaza.
The speech was Macron’s final address at the UN General Assembly.
The article mentioned related international topics, including Ukraine, Iran, and US news media.
The diplomatic tensions are part of ongoing global discussions at the UN.
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