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Il presidente francese Emmanuel Macron, insieme alla première dame Brigitte, accoglie Papa Leone XIV sulla pista dell'aeroporto di Orly, a sud di Parigi, per l'inizio del viaggio apostolico in Francia, 25 settembre 2026 ANSA / Maurizio Brambatti---- French President Emmanuel Macron, whit his première dame Brigitte, welcomes Pope Leo XIV on the tarmac at Orly Airport, south of Paris, at the start of his apostolic journey to France, September 25, 2026. ANSA / Maurizio Brambatti

Paris

End of life, rearmament, secularism: Pope Leo calls France to account. Then comes the new long-distance duel with Trump.

The Pope addressed reporters after the US president's ban: "I think journalists are welcome."

Danni dopo uno degli ultimi attacchi russi in Ucraina (Epa-Ses)

the war

Ukrainian drones target a Russian refinery. Moscow continues to strike Kiev.

Yet another night of attacks and counterattacks. There are casualties and injuries.

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USA

Trump and Xi at the White House: "We are great friends," "Don't support Taiwan's cause."

Chinese leader's state visit: "The two powers must coexist and cooperate, tremendous progress has been made."

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New York

Netanyahu at the UN, dozens walk out: "Cowards, if I hadn't attacked Iran, we'd all be dead."

His speech in a half-empty room: "There's no genocide in Palestine; we prevented it. The violent settlers? A bunch of thugs."

the visit

Xi Jinping in Washington: "China and the US should be partners, not adversaries."

Beijing's leader in the United States: "Our nation's rebirth and America's return to greatness can coexist."

the alarm

"Moscow ready to attack Italy, France, and Spain with drones."

El Mundo: "The CIA uncovered the plans and informed the governments." Among Russia's objectives was the destabilization of the three countries ahead of the elections.

Un barchino con a bordo un gruppo di migranti (archivio)

the rescue

Hundreds of migrants intercepted while crossing from Algeria to Sardinia and Spain

In recent days, the North African country's coast guard has carried out several rescues at sea. All were aboard makeshift vessels.

Pope Leo leads the weekly General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 23 September 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

the pontiff

Pope Leo: "Protect migrant minors; they experience unspeakable suffering."

Prevost's message ahead of World Refugee Day, which falls on Sunday

the intervention

Trump at the UN: "Others talked about peace, I made it happen. Now America is the most powerful country in the world."

Iran is a threat that many have preferred to ignore. We had to face it. We will not allow threats to the US to take root in the Western Hemisphere.

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Amsterdam

Energy: Gas prices rise again, up 1.94% on the TTF.

After yesterday's sharp decline, futures opened this morning in positive territory at 74.82 euros/MWh

epa13248809 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a ceremony to present state awards to distinguished employees of Russia's defense industry ahead of Armourer's Day at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 18 September 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN/POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the elections

Putin's party wins overwhelmingly in Russia's vote. No anti-war parties are on the ballot.

United Russia rises to 57% and will have a solid majority in the Duma. Turnout is 56%.

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the vote

Russia: Putin's party wins elections with nearly 50% of the vote

United Russia regains majority of seats in the Duma Parliament

the elections

Berlin, the left triumphs: who is the new mayor, Elif Eralp?

A 45-year-old human rights lawyer, she led Die Linke to the conquest of the capital. Housing was the central theme of her program.

Tino Chrupalla, uno dei leader di Afd, con Leif-Erik Holm candidato governatore in Meclemburgo (Ansa-Epa)

the vote

Germany: AfD leads Mecklenburg, but will be in opposition. CDU collapses.

The Christian Democrats achieved their worst result ever in regional elections. The far-right won 32 seats. The SPD, the Left Party, and the Greens are preparing to govern the state.