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epa13260351 United States President Donald J. Trump (R) and China's President Xi Jinping participate in a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 24 September 2026. President Xi is on a three-day state visit, marking his first trip to DC in 11 years. EPA/Annabelle Gordon / POOL

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%.

epa13248848 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia,18 September 2026. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

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.

epa13248558 A participant holds a placard that reads 'Elif for Berlin', referring to the top candidate for the upcoming election in Berlin of The Left party (Die Linke), Elif Eralp (not pictured), during the final election campaign rally of The Left (Die Linke) party prior to the House of Representatives election in Berlin, Germany, 18 September 2026. The Berlin House of Representatives election is scheduled for 20 September 2026. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN

the vote

German elections: Left-wing Die Linke wins in Berlin. The AfD gains ground, while Merz's CDU collapses.

The far-right prevailed in Macleburg-Vorpommern, ahead of the SPD. A double defeat for the chancellor's party: "A disaster."

the conflict

Massive attack on Moscow, chaos at the airport. Zelensky: "Cruise and ballistic missiles were also used."

Damage to a refinery and two deaths, the Ukrainian president: "Our long-range response has been particularly effective."

Fumo dal deposito di carburante dell'aeroporto internazionale King Khalid di Riad, in Arabia Saudita (foto via Ansa da X/TRTWorldNow)

Middle East

Riyadh under attack, Houthis: "We are not at war with Italy."

EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas responds to Crosetto and writes to member states: "The Aspides mission must be strengthened."

Carlo e Lady Diana, a destra Charles Spencer (Ansa)

United Kingdom

Lady Diana's brother's explosive memoir: "Charles told me, 'We'll soon forget her.'"

War with Buckingham Palace over the upcoming book "Diana, My Sister, Swan Song"

the case

Becciu appeal trial reopens: hearing on October 29th

The deadline for filing defense briefs expires on Monday, September 21st. The cardinal's lawyer: "We are at peace."

The pact

Greenland: US-Denmark Agreement for Control of Island

Trump's announcement, the Danish Prime Minister's words: "This agreement strengthens security in the Arctic."

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Washington

Trump bans hostile media from the White House: CNN, Politico, and MsNow

The US President: "They're spreading fake news, the decision is effective immediately."

epa13248039 Russian President Vladimir Putin votes online during elections to Russia's ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 18 September 2026. Russia elects the new State Duma, the lower house of parliament, during unified voting day from 18 to 20 September. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the conflict

Putin: "Europe is hiding its loss of prestige by talking about preparing for war with Russia."

The Tsar claims the West is using Ukrainians as "cannon fodder." He also announces a strengthening of air defenses.

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Insularità

Gesico and the school that doesn't exist: when being born in the village already means leaving

Already from the age of three, to attend nursery school one has to reach Mandas, and in the rest of Trexenta the situation is certainly not without difficulties

Severino Sirigu

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