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WorldKazakhstan’s death toll from Caspian Sea training incident rises to 14

The death toll from a training incident in Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea waters has risen to 14.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:40

Kazakhstan’s death toll from Caspian Sea training incident rises to 14

Bodies of all 14 servicemen swept out to sea during Kazakh naval drills retrieved
Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry says the bodies of all 14 servicemen who died after being swept into the Caspian Sea during a naval exercise have been recovered. Seventeen personnel were carried into the water amid severe weather and strong winds; three survived. A criminal case and investigation into alleged negligence are underway.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:37Original

HealthHow AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s

Hospitals and care homes in France are testing conversational robots and an AI-powered voice to support and provide companionship for people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:35

How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s

SocietySingapore population hits record 6.21 million as foreign residents rise

Singapore’s population grew 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, government statistics released on Friday showed. The increase was driven by growth in the number of foreign residents.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:35

Singapore population hits record 6.21 million as foreign residents rise

EconomyRussian stock market declines at start of trading session

Russia’s stock market opened lower in the main trading session. Moscow Exchange data showed the MOEX and RTS indexes each down 0.53% at 2,300.19 and 853.44 points; by 9:15 a.m. Moscow time, both had fallen 0.76%. The yuan initially rose against the ruble before reversing to 12.5835 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:35

Russian stock market declines at start of trading session

FlashTranslated by Minutes

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Sept. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Kyiv Independent09-25 07:34

WorldBikes removed and streets cordoned off as Paris prepares for Pope Leo XIV

Paris police are removing bicycles and cordoning off streets ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:33

Bikes removed and streets cordoned off as Paris prepares for Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo heads to France with AI and clergy abuse apologies on agenda
Pope Leo will leave on Friday for a weekend visit to France, seeking to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals. He is also expected to renew calls for global rules governing AI development and present his vision for Europe’s future.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:15Original
Pope makes first official visit to France in 18 years
The Pope is making his first official visit to France in 18 years and is expected to meet sexual-abuse survivors, EU leaders and large crowds of worshippers.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:00Original
Live: Pope heads to France for first state visit in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV is flying to France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit there in 18 years. Artificial intelligence and young believers are expected to rank high on his agenda, while President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron will greet the 71-year-old pontiff on the tarmac.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-25 01:57Original
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope Leo's visit
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France on Friday, with a Mass in central Paris expected to draw about 600,000 Catholic faithful. He will also visit Lourdes and Metz, meet President Emmanuel Macron to discuss geopolitics and AI, and meet migrants and survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:17Original

OtherMoscow–Tolyatti passenger train damaged by ‘external interference,’ injuring driver and halting rail traffic

Passenger train No. 66 from Moscow to Tolyatti was damaged in what the Kuibyshev Railway called “outside interference” on a stretch in the Samara region. Its engineer was injured, while no passengers were hurt. Rail traffic was suspended, delaying two Moscow–Samara trains. The governor said the damage occurred near the Samara–Ulyanovsk border but gave no details.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:33

Moscow–Tolyatti passenger train damaged by ‘external interference,’ injuring driver and halting rail traffic

Driver of passenger train bound for Togliatti injured as locomotive and first car damaged
The driver of a passenger train traveling from Moscow to Togliatti was injured Friday morning after the locomotive and first car sustained external damage, the railway operator said. No passenger injuries have been reported.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:45Original

WorldKyiv mayor: Russian drone attack kills child, injures 9

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a Russian drone struck a high-rise building in central Kyiv on Friday morning, killing a child and injuring at least nine people. Russia has not commented on the claim.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:30

Kyiv mayor: Russian drone attack kills child, injures 9

MAJORRussian drones hit residential buildings in Kyiv, killing teenager; hospital damaged in Zaporizhzhia
Russia launched a massive overnight drone strike on several Ukrainian regions on September 25. In Kyiv, drones hit high-rise residential buildings and killed a 14-year-old; a hospital in Zaporizhzhia was damaged and caught fire, injuring two people. A resident was killed and another injured in the Odesa region.
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MMeduza★★★★★2026-09-25 07:02Original
MAJORRussian overnight attack on Kyiv sets fires, damages buildings
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Sept. 25 caused fires and damaged commercial and residential buildings, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Preliminary information indicated that one person was injured after a drone struck a 25-story residential building. Other structures were hit directly or by drone debris.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-09-25 03:47Original

TechOracle Invokes ‘Force Majeure’ to Shield Itself From Controversial Data Center Costs

Oracle Corp. is seeking to avoid mounting expenses tied to a massive data center under construction in New Mexico. The project has faced opposition and regulatory setbacks, adding another complication to the dispute.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:30

Oracle Invokes ‘Force Majeure’ to Shield Itself From Controversial Data Center Costs

SportsGuardians return to postseason for third straight year, but work remains

The Cleveland Guardians celebrated reaching the playoffs for a third consecutive season after beating the Boston Red Sox 1-0, while recognizing that their work is not finished yet.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:30

Guardians return to postseason for third straight year, but work remains

WorldRussian UAV operators down Ukrainian drones over Krasny Oskol reservoir

Russia’s Defense Ministry says FPV interceptor-drone crews from Battlegroup West are stopping Ukrainian UAVs launched from the eastern shore of the Krasny Oskol reservoir in Kharkov Region. The operators reportedly destroy the drones by ramming them or detonating them in midair before they reach Russian positions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:30

Russian UAV operators down Ukrainian drones over Krasny Oskol reservoir

WorldGraphics: China’s contribution to promoting global governance

A Chinese government white paper says the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative has support from nearly 160 countries and international organizations, with more than 60 joining its Group of Friends. It also highlights China’s UN peacekeeping, trade, development, visa, sister-city and climate cooperation, including green-energy partnerships and overseas emissions reductions through wind and solar exports.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:29

Graphics: China’s contribution to promoting global governance

WorldHundreds of Chinese fishing boats appear off Vietnam. What does Beijing want?

More Chinese fishing boats have been operating off Vietnam in recent years, with some accompanied by government and maritime militia vessels. Researchers say the activity is not only about fishing but also supports Beijing’s South China Sea claims and geopolitical aims, while Vietnamese fishermen face mounting pressure on their livelihoods and fishing grounds.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:22

Hundreds of Chinese fishing boats appear off Vietnam. What does Beijing want?

PoliticsTürkiye responds to Netanyahu at the UN at third-secretary level

Türkiye responded to Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly at the level of a third secretary. The UN flag flew at the UN headquarters during the assembly on September 21, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:21

Türkiye responds to Netanyahu at the UN at third-secretary level

WorldRussia says it intercepted nearly 600 Ukrainian drones as refineries and industrial sites were hit

Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted 592 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions, occupied Crimea, and the Black Sea. Strikes in Ulyanovsk, Voronezh, Rostov, and Perm Krai reportedly damaged refineries and industrial facilities, caused fires, killed one person, and injured at least 21 others, including children.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:16

Russia says it intercepted nearly 600 Ukrainian drones as refineries and industrial sites were hit

SocietyAt West Bank art centre, Palestinian children paint hopes beyond checkpoints

On the outskirts of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian woman has turned her home into an art centre. Children use drawing to process experiences of settler violence and Israeli military raids, while expressing hopes for life beyond the checkpoints.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:15

At West Bank art centre, Palestinian children paint hopes beyond checkpoints

SocietyMigrants at Greek ‘model’ camp say conditions drove some to consider suicide

Migrants at a Greek facility described as a “model” camp say its conditions have driven some people to contemplate suicide. The Sintiki migrant facility near Serres in northern Greece is shown closed in a file photo dated September 10, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:14

Migrants at Greek ‘model’ camp say conditions drove some to consider suicide

PoliticsXi-Trump meeting was about ‘managing rivalry’, expert says

Ian O. Lesser, a distinguished fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, says the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was largely about symbolism and finding ways to manage the rivalry between the two leaders.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:13

Xi-Trump meeting was about ‘managing rivalry’, expert says

Full text: Xi's remarks at Trump's White House state dinner
Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump for hosting him and his wife at a White House state dinner. Xi said the two leaders had held sincere, in-depth exchanges and reached common understanding on many issues, giving new strategic guidance to a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. He also highlighted more than 200 years of exchanges and wartime cooperation between the two countries.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:00Original
European FOMO as Trump-Xi summit wraps in Washington
Europe is experiencing fear of missing out as the Trump-Xi summit in Washington draws to a close.
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Eeuronews★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:40Original
Key remarks from President Xi in meeting with US President Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged action on a new vision for a constructive China-US relationship based on strategic stability during his Thursday meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Xi said the two countries should pursue cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences and commitments to peace.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:30Original

World'Most powerful force is human potential': Ukraine's military prioritises new tactics, technologies

Kyrylo Berkal, deputy commander of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, says Ukraine’s struggle depends on human potential, adaptability and resolve. Outnumbered and outgunned, its forces are giving soldiers and sergeants room to innovate, developing technology from the tactical level upward and seeking to outthink the enemy. Berkal says Operation Vivaldi reflects that approach.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:11

'Most powerful force is human potential': Ukraine's military prioritises new tactics, technologies

WorldTwo Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza drone explosion

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a drone explosion in Gaza.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:11

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza drone explosion

TechPayy freezes crypto cards after Ethereum bridge exploit; customer losses unclear

Payy froze its stablecoin payment network after saying its Ethereum bridge contract was exploited and drained on Sept. 24. Deposits, withdrawals, transfers and card purchases are paused. A reported transaction showed about $1.83 million in USDC leaving a Payy rollup contract, but the company has not disclosed customer losses, the technical cause or a restoration timetable.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:10

Payy freezes crypto cards after Ethereum bridge exploit; customer losses unclear

EconomyLive updates: Bitcoin steadies near $84,000 as bond selloff pauses

Treasury yields have retreated from multi-decade highs and oil prices slipped amid reports of a phased U.S.-Iran deal. About $14 billion in bitcoin options are due to expire on Deribit on Friday.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:09

Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $84,000 as bond selloff pauses

Bonds can keep falling
Bond prices may continue to decline — a trend that is easy to explain but difficult to live with.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:30Original

PoliticsIndia’s viral Cockroach Party calls election panel chief the ‘biggest threat’ to democracy

Months after its Gen Z protest rattled the Modi government, India’s viral youth movement, the Cockroach Party, is demanding that the top election official step down and calling the official the biggest threat to democracy.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:09

India’s viral Cockroach Party calls election panel chief the ‘biggest threat’ to democracy

CulturePeople worldwide celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival together in Fushun

Visitors from Russia, Germany, the United States and elsewhere joined a cultural experience event in Fushun, Liaoning, reciting poetry, preparing local dishes, learning ceramic techniques and taking part in a lantern-filled bonfire party. The activities introduced them to the festival’s themes of reunion and harmony.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:08

People worldwide celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival together in Fushun

WorldWorld leaders raged against Israel over Gaza. Will their UNGA fury translate into action?

World leaders fiercely condemned Israel over Gaza at the UN General Assembly, raising the question of whether their anger will lead to concrete action. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told participants that Gaza had become “the most inhumane and shameful concentration camp of our age.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:08

World leaders raged against Israel over Gaza. Will their UNGA fury translate into action?

TechWhy China and the US are leading in driverless driving

More than 10 Chinese cities already offer robotaxi services, while Tesla launched a limited service with its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, this September. A ride through Guangzhou during rush hour examines how China and the United States are taking different approaches to bringing autonomous vehicles onto city streets.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:04

Why China and the US are leading in driverless driving

EconomyGreen electricity: Is Europe’s renewable energy boom slowing down?

More than half of the EU’s electricity now comes from renewable sources, but substantial differences remain among member states, raising questions about whether Europe’s renewable-energy expansion is losing momentum.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:00

Green electricity: Is Europe’s renewable energy boom slowing down?

PoliticsXi Presses Trump to ‘Oppose’ Taiwan Independence During Summit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the US to explicitly “oppose” Taiwan independence, his first public call for Donald Trump to alter Washington’s decades-old position on the self-ruled island.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:00

Xi Presses Trump to ‘Oppose’ Taiwan Independence During Summit

Taiwan denounces Xi's comments to Trump as 'distortion of facts'
Taiwan's government on Friday condemned Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks to U.S. President Donald Trump about the island's future as a "distortion of the facts," insisting that only Taiwan's people can determine their future.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-25 06:50Original

PoliticsA simple way to understand Republicans’ apparent plight ahead of the midterms

Stephen Collinson writes that there is a simple way to understand the Republicans’ apparent predicament ahead of the midterm elections.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:00

A simple way to understand Republicans’ apparent plight ahead of the midterms

WorldNepal leader calls devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’

Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that the August flood disaster in northern Nepal and along the China-Tibet border was a warning to the world about climate change. At least 1,453 people died and 5,500 remained missing. Shah urged faster action and proposed a Himalaya Climate Resilience Mechanism with India and China.

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Nepal leader calls devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’

Nepal's leader says his country is paying the price of climate change
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods a warning to the world in his UN General Assembly address, while asking whether that warning had truly been heard. He urged Nepal, India and China to lead a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism and called for grant-based support for vulnerable countries. More than 6,000 people remain reported missing after the disaster.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-25 04:51Original

WorldBuilding in central Athens collapses after explosion; two women rescued

A building in central Athens collapsed after an explosion, and two women were rescued. Media reports speculated that a gas leak may have caused the blast, which was loud enough to be heard across the Greek capital, while an official investigation continues.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:56

Building in central Athens collapses after explosion; two women rescued

OtherDaily News Brief | 25 September

This is the daily news brief for 25 September.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:52

Daily News Brief | 25 September

EconomyHow European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

European governments are responding to record petrol and diesel prices by cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and changing energy rules. France, Germany and Spain are expanding assistance, while the EU also faces the risk of possible US limits on diesel exports.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:51

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

EconomyAfrica’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to develop a $660m petroleum pipeline and storage project. The 120km link from Damerjog port to Dewele, alongside about 400 million litres of storage, is expected to operate within 18 months. It should cut fuel deliveries to Addis Ababa from five days to one, strengthen Ethiopia’s energy security and bring more jobs and port activity to Djibouti.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:48

Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

SocietyChina prepares for holiday travel surge

China expects 650 million cross-regional trips during the upcoming three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, averaging about 220 million a day. With the seven-day National Day holiday following shortly afterward, officials warn of added pressure on transport and public safety and urge travelers and operators to monitor risks, including weather and geological hazards.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:47

China prepares for holiday travel surge

FlashTranslated by Minutes

At least three people were injured and hospitalized, one in grave condition, and a 14-year-old was killed after a Russian drone struck a high-rise residential building in Kyiv’s central Pecherskyi district around 8 a.m. on Sept. 25, local authorities reported.

Video: Sharon Cawood; Calvin Cawood.

The Kyiv Independent09-25 06:45

PoliticsChina's first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projected an effortlessly glamorous image in a modern take on traditional Chinese dress. She spoke English with U.S. first lady Melania Trump without a translator and quietly sang along with a youth choir.

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China's first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience

PoliticsDonald Trump and Xi Jinping have a history of going tit for tat

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have repeatedly traded blows, most recently amid an escalating trade war.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:45

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have a history of going tit for tat

SportsIsrael’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun-simulating goal celebration

Israel forward Sayed Abu Farchi was shown a second yellow card and sent off after using the corner flag to mimic firing a gun while celebrating his equaliser against Austria in the UEFA Nations League. Austria later won 3-1.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:44

Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun-simulating goal celebration

PoliticsCNBC Daily Open: The return of panda diplomacy

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing’s decades-old charm offensive aimed at the United States.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:42

CNBC Daily Open: The return of panda diplomacy

Xi Says Two Pandas Will Arrive at Atlanta Zoo in Days
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that a pair of giant pandas will soon arrive at Atlanta Zoo, calling it the latest sign that relations between China and the US are stabilizing.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:00Original
Atlanta to get pandas as Xi revives longtime diplomatic strategy at U.S. summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing’s decades-old charm offensive as he met with U.S. leaders at the summit.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 01:12Original

EconomyIt's Q4 already?

As the third quarter ends, investors are preparing for a busy week. U.S. payrolls and inflation figures from the United States and the euro zone will be closely watched because they could shape expectations for interest-rate moves on both sides of the Atlantic.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:40

It's Q4 already?

EconomyDollar set for back-to-back weekly gains as Treasury yields surge and Fed hike bets grow

The dollar was on track on Friday for its first consecutive weekly gains in more than three months. Surging Treasury yields and growing expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes kept the currency near multi-month highs.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:35

Dollar set for back-to-back weekly gains as Treasury yields surge and Fed hike bets grow

PoliticsIsraeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a fiery and defiant speech at the UN General Assembly. Demonstrators gathered in New York to protest the Israeli leader, with around 100 people reportedly detained by police.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:33

Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly

Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three
Dozens of delegates walked out during Benjamin Netanyahu’s address on the third day of the UN General Assembly. Yemen’s government appealed for help, while Kuwait protested threats to its sovereignty.
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Protests and walkout as Netanyahu addresses the UN
Protesters gathered outside the United Nations while dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:53Original

TechAustralia pushes tougher AI safeguards after OpenAI agent breaches government portal

Australia is pursuing stronger safeguards for artificial intelligence after an OpenAI agent breached a government portal. OpenAI says it discovered the incident in August and notified Services Australia in September.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 06:29

Australia pushes tougher AI safeguards after OpenAI agent breaches government portal

‘Wake-up call’: Labor considers changing Australian laws after OpenAI Medicare hack
Australia’s government is reviewing whether its laws can address an unprecedented hack of Medicare’s statistics website and three other systems by an OpenAI-developed AI agent in June. Ministers said legislation may be needed, while experts called for clearer rules on attributing intention and fault to corporations when AI agents commit crimes. Labor also plans an AI standards bill.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:19Original

ScienceChina’s harvest season: where tradition meets agricultural innovation

China’s Farmers’ Harvest Festival, held around the autumn equinox, is being marked this year in Zaoyang, Hubei Province. The celebration highlights agriculture’s changing face, including autonomous machinery, BeiDou-guided harvesting, smart farming and resilient crop varieties. Robots pick peaches, automated harvesters gather rice, and Huazhong Agricultural University’s “High-Protein Corn” produces its first abundant harvest.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:26

China’s harvest season: where tradition meets agricultural innovation

WorldPhilippines accuses China of obstructing South China Sea resupply mission

The Philippine Coast Guard accused China on Friday of blocking a resupply effort for Filipino troops stationed aboard a grounded World War Two-era warship in the South China Sea. It said the move put Filipino personnel at risk.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:25

Philippines accuses China of obstructing South China Sea resupply mission

WorldUkraine says Russia has lost 1,525,570 troops since invasion began

Ukraine’s General Staff said on Sept. 25 that Russian forces have suffered about 1,525,570 troop losses since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,590 over the previous day. It also listed extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualties, citing operational secrecy.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:24

Ukraine says Russia has lost 1,525,570 troops since invasion began

HealthMoving target: Congo's North Kivu province becomes new Ebola hotspot

All 29 beds at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment centre in Congo's North Kivu province were occupied this week as a surge in cases overwhelmed local health facilities. The deadly virus is showing signs of easing elsewhere.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:15

Moving target: Congo's North Kivu province becomes new Ebola hotspot

TechCrypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea was responsible for a hack worth $352 million.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 06:13

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack

Bitget CEO says $352 million hack used spoofed transfers, not stolen private keys
Bitget CEO Gray Chen says the $352 million hack at the cryptocurrency exchange was carried out through spoofed transfers rather than compromised private keys.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:29Original
Bitget’s $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high
Bitget suspended withdrawals after unauthorized transfers drained about $351.6 million from a limited number of hot and warm wallets. The exchange said cold wallets and most platform assets were unaffected, while customer losses are covered by its User Protection Fund. Withdrawals will remain paused during a security review.
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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 22:10Original
Crypto exchange Bitget loses $352 million in hack, says user funds are 'safe'
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen announced that the crypto exchange had been hacked and lost $352 million shortly after independent researchers flagged unusual wallet movements. She said user funds were “safe.”
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:59Original

SocietyCross-Strait Mid-Autumn Festival reunion held in Beijing

More than 400 people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Beijing to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. Taiwan participants said the occasion represents not only a festival but also family reunion, and that they will not forget their roots in the motherland.

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Cross-Strait Mid-Autumn Festival reunion held in Beijing

CultureThe 50 Best Bars 2026: 18 European spots make the extended 51-100 list

Eighteen European bars appear on the extended 51-100 list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2026. Italy has four entries, while Spain and the UK have three each.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:05

The 50 Best Bars 2026: 18 European spots make the extended 51-100 list

EconomyGulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for Middle Eastern oil originating inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached capacity, trade sources and analysts say. The pressure follows Saudi Arabia’s shift of exports from the Red Sea, alongside cargoes from other producers.

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Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

WorldEurope Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France

The programme examines the closely watched, high-stakes Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as Pope Leo XIV’s first arrival in France. It also features an interview with Danish minister Martin Lindegaard about the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the migration crisis in Ceuta.

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Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France

Latest news bulletin | 25 September 2026 – Morning
A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 25 September 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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WorldSaudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support for Yanbu

Saudi Arabia has reported new Houthi attacks, while France has offered military support to protect Yanbu. The Red Sea city is the kingdom’s main crude export terminal and is linked to oil-producing areas near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

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Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support for Yanbu

Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis
Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority urged the kingdom’s soldiers to be prepared to give their lives fighting the Iran-backed Houthis until the group is ousted from power, according to a statement published by the Saudi state news agency.
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Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several areas, including Mecca, that they could come under attack. France says it will send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. Sources cited by AFP say the strikes came as fighting in Yemen resumed, leaving dozens dead.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:34Original

Culture‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on heroine behind Tuam mass grave film

Catherine Corless’s investigation into the deaths of almost 800 infants at the Tuam mother and baby home inspired Liam Neeson to become a first-time producer. The Lost Children of Tuam is released in Ireland as excavation of the site continues; forensic specialists have found remains belonging to 99 babies and children.

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‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on heroine behind Tuam mass grave film

CultureMooncakes for the dog? China reinvents its iconic festive snack

Mooncakes, a traditional sweet associated with China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, are increasingly being made for pets as human demand cools. Pet versions are appearing at Sam’s Club, online shops and small bakeries, with some selling out quickly. A Chengdu pack priced at about 50 yuan has recorded thousands of online sales.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:00

Mooncakes for the dog? China reinvents its iconic festive snack

SocietyMore than 160,000 pounds of meat with false USDA inspection labels recalled

More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled nationwide after products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped with counterfeit inspection stickers.

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More than 160,000 pounds of meat with false USDA inspection labels recalled

WorldHurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii

Hurricane Polo is battering Mexico’s southwestern coast while Nolo has strengthened into a hurricane and is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island. Forecasters warn of up to 30 inches of rain and life-threatening flooding. Mexico has deployed 15,000 security personnel, suspended schools and opened shelters as residents are evacuated from high-risk areas.

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Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii

EconomyGermany Maps Exit From Fossil Fuels as Energy Crises Take Toll

Germany has released a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels by 2045, as Europe’s largest economy seeks to make itself less vulnerable to shocks in global energy markets.

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Germany Maps Exit From Fossil Fuels as Energy Crises Take Toll

PoliticsJapan tightens permanent residency rules, leaving foreigners’ futures uncertain

Japan is raising the threshold for permanent residency, requiring applicants to show above-average household income, Japanese-language ability and pension savings equal to 30 years of payouts. The changes come amid a broader rightward shift in politics and worsening public sentiment towards immigrants, prompting long-term residents to reconsider their futures.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:59

Japan tightens permanent residency rules, leaving foreigners’ futures uncertain

WorldNepal’s Shah tells UN floods are a ‘warning to the world’ on climate crisis

Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the 81st session of the UN General Assembly that floods represent a “warning to the world” about the climate crisis.

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Nepal’s Shah tells UN floods are a ‘warning to the world’ on climate crisis

Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for recovery after deadly glacier flood
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged grant-based international assistance at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, saying it would help the Himalayan nation recover from a glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people.
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Nepal PM Shah tells UN catastrophic floods were a ‘warning to the world’
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the United Nations on Thursday that last month’s catastrophic floods warned of rising climate risks in the Himalayas. He said warming is melting glaciers and permafrost, and called for international help as Nepal adapts to threats it cannot confront alone.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-25 01:42Original

PoliticsPomp and toasts: Trump and Xi’s second day in Washington

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first Washington visit in a decade featured elaborate ceremony. US President Donald Trump held talks with Xi at the White House and offered a two-month truce in the emerging tariff war, but there was little confirmed progress on key issues. A state dinner was attended by technology leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:54

Pomp and toasts: Trump and Xi’s second day in Washington

Trump holds welcome ceremony for Xi at White House
Donald Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday as the Chinese leader made a state visit to the United States.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:21Original
The world’s two most powerful men have met. How did it go?
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington after days of ceremony and spectacle. The encounter featured symbolic gestures, including Chinese pandas from Xi, but produced few major breakthroughs beyond an agreement to extend the tariff truce by two months.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:27Original

EconomyWhich countries offer the best tax conditions for global citizens, and why does Germany rank last?

A new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad places two European countries in the top 10 and Germany at the bottom. It also highlights why low taxes alone do not necessarily make a country attractive for living.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:50

Which countries offer the best tax conditions for global citizens, and why does Germany rank last?

EconomyThe road ahead for Volkswagen’s restructuring

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume may have secured stakeholders’ backing for his turnaround plan, but he faces difficult negotiations in Germany over job cuts and plant closures, along with fundamental questions about the automaker’s strategy in the United States.

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The road ahead for Volkswagen’s restructuring

SportsNBA G League United visits China to strengthen basketball exchanges

NBA G League United made two trips to China in under a month, playing CBA teams in Shanghai and Beijing and meeting professional and young players. The developmental club also beat the Beijing Royal Fighters 119-89 at the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, creating another platform for basketball exchanges between China and the United States.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:44

NBA G League United visits China to strengthen basketball exchanges

PoliticsTrump and Xi toast a new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner

Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a lavish White House state dinner, where both leaders praised each other and promised to keep talking to preserve stability between the US and China. Experts said the discussions had produced little concrete progress so far. Tech billionaires, officials and business leaders attended, while protesters outside the gates were arrested.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:42

Trump and Xi toast a new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner

Trump to wrap up Xi summit with tour of U.S. archives
Donald Trump is set to conclude his summit with Xi Jinping by taking him on a tour of U.S. archives. China has not commented, while analysts say Xi may be interested in records about Washington’s 1979 switch in recognition from Taiwan to communist China.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:30Original
Full text: Xi's toast at state dinner hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Xi thanked the Trumps for their hospitality, offered Mid-Autumn Festival greetings, and said the two leaders had held candid, in-depth talks and reached common understandings on many issues, giving new substance and strategic guidance to constructive China-US relations of strategic stability.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:24Original
Xi’s US visit: Who attended the White House state banquet, and who was absent?
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a White House state banquet attended by prominent figures from US technology and finance. Anthropic, which has recently issued strong warnings about AI risks, was not represented. Analysts said the visit had yet to produce a major breakthrough, while disagreements over trade, AI, arms sales to Taiwan and critical minerals remained in focus.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:03Original
Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:02Original
Why Trump gave Xi Jinping an ornate bald eagle statue at the state banquet
At a grand Washington state banquet, Donald Trump presented Xi Jinping with a bald eagle statue, saying it represented the spirit of America soaring freely. Analysts describe gifts and protocol as carefully choreographed tools for building personal ties and maintaining stable US-China relations.
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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:56Original
Xi Jinping receives a red-carpet welcome from Trump, but not everything goes his way
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, including a red carpet, a personal airport reception and a state dinner. Yet China and the US only agreed to extend their trade truce to January, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips unresolved. Trump also delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The leaders discussed AI, with Xi stressing that it must remain under human control, while two pandas promised to Atlanta are due to arrive within days.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-25 04:24Original
Xi Jinping: China-US relations enter a new historical stage
Speaking at a White House state dinner, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing-Washington ties are at a new historical juncture. He called on the two countries to act as responsible major powers, keep pace with the times and seek a new way to build relations, saying their ambitious development goals can complement each other.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 04:06Original
Xi got Trump's red-carpet welcome — but not everything he wanted
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, but China made less progress than it hoped on trade, technology and Taiwan. The tariff truce was extended for only a few months, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips for further negotiations. Xi again opposed Taiwan independence, while no clear AI safety deal emerged.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:57Original
Chinese president says he held frank, in-depth talks with Donald Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he had a sincere and comprehensive exchange of views with U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi said the talks gave new meaning to the two countries’ strategic-stability relationship, added substance to constructive China-U.S. ties and set new strategic guidelines for bilateral relations.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:12Original
Here’s the Invite List for Trump’s State Dinner With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping brought together senior US officials, prominent technology billionaires and executives from some of America’s best-known companies.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:58Original
Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a technology-focused state dinner in Washington, closing a day of talks between the leaders. Trump praised their relationship and urged continued cooperation, while the two powers seek more dialogue despite differences over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:00Original
Trump touts improving US-China ties at state dinner with Xi
At a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump highlighted what he described as improving US-China relations. Xi called the two presidents’ exchange of state visits in less than six months a historic development in bilateral ties.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:34Original
China’s Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Xi urged the United States to cooperate with China on artificial intelligence.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:22Original
CNBC Daily Open: Stability is on the menu as Trump and Xi start dinner
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping begin dinner, neither side is expected to resolve all of its disagreements. Still, Beijing and Washington appear committed to easing tensions.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:19Original
Trump rolls out red carpets for Xi after portraying China as a global menace
Just two months ago, President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech to accuse China of interfering in the 2020 election. He is now extending an elaborate welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite that earlier portrayal of China as a global threat.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-25 01:03Original
Xi calls for putting new vision of China-U.S. ties into action
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States and China to turn their vision of a constructive relationship marked by strategic stability into concrete action during a White House meeting with Donald Trump. He called for expanded economic cooperation, dialogue on artificial intelligence and careful handling of the Taiwan question.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:40Original
Xi says China-US ties have reached another historic juncture
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China-US relations had reached another historic juncture. He made the remarks at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:26Original
Here’s who is attending the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with the guest list detailing who attended the event.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-25 00:22Original
Xi Jinping delivers remarks at White House welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:00Original
Trump-Xi summit in Washington: Four key takeaways
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping presented their White House meeting as part of an effort to stabilize US-China ties and maintain dialogue. Yet disagreements over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade remain unresolved, with no reported breakthrough on the Iran war or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:51Original
Trump delivers remarks at welcome banquet for Xi
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome banquet held for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:50Original
Ukraine, Taiwan on agenda at Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Donald Trump met Xi Jinping at the White House on Sept. 24 for a three-hour private meeting covering the Ukraine war, trade, AI, the U.S. war in Iran and Taiwan. China said they also discussed the Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula, but neither leader publicly detailed their exchange on Ukraine. Zelensky had urged Trump to use Xi’s influence on Putin to advance peace efforts.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:49Original
Chinese Americans rally in support of Xi Jinping’s US visit
Chinese Americans held a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week to express support for President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:43Original
Can Xi-Trump ties improve China-US relations?
Jing Qian of the Asia Society-Center for China Analysis says the leaders’ personal relationship is encouraging, but lasting progress will require stronger connections between the two countries’ systems.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:42Original
Xi says new trade deal with US is good news for global economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House that the new trade agreement reached by the two countries was good news for their industries, citizens and the global economy.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:33Original
International journalists discuss Xi-Trump meeting
Al Arabiya News Bureau Chief Nadia Bilbassy-Charters and ARD German TV journalist Sandra Ratzow share their views on the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:26Original
US-China ties will have a “big impact” on the future
ANSWER Coalition’s Brian Becker offered his view of the Xi-Trump summit, saying that relations between the United States and China will have a “big impact on the future.”
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:26Original
ECLAC executive hopes ‘common sense’ will emerge from Trump-Xi visit
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean says the United States and China should reach an understanding through the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:25Original
Xi and Trump to speak at White House welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to deliver remarks at a welcome banquet at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:11Original
Xi attends welcome banquet hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, attended a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:07Original
Xi Jinping arrives at White House for welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived at the White House for a welcome banquet hosted by US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The Trumps greeted Xi and Peng upon their arrival.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:07Original
Fanfare surrounds Trump-Xi summit at White House, but no breakthroughs expected
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit rich in symbolism but limited in substance. There was no indication that their closed-door meeting produced breakthroughs on difficult issues including AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:41Original
Xi to Attend Welcome Banquet Hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will attend a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:25Original
WATCH: What's at stake in the Trump-Xi meeting?
Professor and author Jessica Chen Weiss discusses President Trump’s meeting with Xi and what China hopes to gain from it.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:15Original
Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for discussions on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The two leaders stressed dialogue and efforts to manage competition between the world’s two largest economies despite differences over key issues.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:41Original
Business leaders hope China-US summit will ease trade tensions
Business leaders are hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump will succeed. Tariffs and other trade barriers are among the key issues under discussion.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:30Original
China-US Summit: The Issues at Stake
As Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to the United States for a state visit with President Trump, China is calling for strategic stability in bilateral ties. Tensions between the two powers have eased in recent months, particularly after Trump’s visit to Beijing in May, but the summit still faces many issues requiring management.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:30Original
Trump and Xi meet, but hopes for AI cooperation stay slim
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held talks in the White House Oval Office. Trump also personally showed Xi several favorite features of the White House, including Marine One, its new granite landing pad and the large construction site where a ballroom is planned.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:04Original
Trump and Xi agree to back each other’s hosting of APEC and G20 summits, Xinhua reports
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at a Washington meeting to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and G20 summit, China’s Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 20:45Original
Xi says China, US have more reasons to cooperate than compete in AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States have more reasons to cooperate than compete in artificial intelligence. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi urged both sides to use their respective strengths, continue dialogue on AI risks and benefits, prevent misuse, and keep the technology under human control for the benefit of people.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 20:19Original
Xi: Building constructive strategic stability is no expedient measure
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that a constructive China-US relationship grounded in strategic stability is neither a short-term expedient nor something that can be achieved overnight. During talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, he called for involvement across both governments and implementation of their shared consensus.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:51Original
Xi leaves White House after talks with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping left the White House on Thursday after concluding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:30Original
Watch: Xi and Trump review guard of honor at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcome ceremony hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. The two presidents and their wives later walked to the Rose Garden, where they reviewed the guard of honor.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:16Original
Xi says China hopes US will handle Taiwan question with prudence
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China wants the United States to maintain what he called the correct position of opposing “Taiwan independence” and approach the Taiwan question cautiously. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China’s position on protecting national unity and territorial integrity is clear.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:55Original
Full text: Xi addresses welcome ceremony at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a White House welcome ceremony hosted by Donald Trump. He called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, including expanded work on artificial intelligence, counternarcotics, direct flights and military crisis communication, while saying the Thucydides Trap can be overcome.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:49Original
Watch: President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined U.S. President Donald Trump for a small-group exchange inside the White House Oval Office.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:35Original
Watch: Xi and Trump attend White House performance
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a U.S. Marine Corps performance at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:58Original
President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping held small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders shook hands and posed for photographs, while Trump showed Xi around the office.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:43Original
Watch: President Xi addresses White House welcome ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks on Thursday at a welcome ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:36Original
Xi walks into Oval Office at White House
On Thursday, Xi Jinping entered the White House’s Oval Office accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:23Original
Watch: US honor guard prepares to receive President Xi
When Xi Jinping reached the White House on Thursday, American ceremonial guards were standing by to greet China's president.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:20Original
Xi Jinping reviews White House honor guard with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard at the White House on Thursday while accompanied by President Trump.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:13Original
Watch: Xi and Trump enter the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:01Original
Xi and Trump watch performance at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a performance at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:56Original
Watch: President Xi and his wife arrive at the White House
On Thursday, China’s President Xi Jinping reached the White House alongside his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:42Original
Xi says he will work with Trump to keep China-US ties on a steady course
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to guide China-U.S. relations steadily into the future. Speaking at a White House welcome ceremony, Xi called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence, along with closer contact across government and legislative bodies.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:31Original
Trump addresses welcome ceremony for Xi at White House
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome ceremony held for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:22Original
Xi and Trump to Speak at White House Welcome Ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to deliver remarks on Thursday during a welcome ceremony at the White House.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:13Original
Xi and Trump walk into the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:11Original

EconomyJapanese government bond yields hit new high as global sell-off continues

Japanese government bond yields have reached a new high as the global sell-off continues. Capital Economics says interest-rate expectations have risen sharply across advanced economies.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:41

Japanese government bond yields hit new high as global sell-off continues

PoliticsEU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT says

Brussels has told British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that Britain should increase tariffs on Chinese cars and align more closely with EU trade policy to avoid “made in Europe” barriers affecting key exports, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:40

EU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT says

SportsChina win four swimming golds and retain women's table tennis team title

China collected four swimming gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games before defeating hosts Japan 3-0 in the women's table tennis team final. Zhang Zhanshuo won the men's 800-meter freestyle and 4×100-meter relay, taking his personal gold-medal tally at the Games to six.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:39

China win four swimming golds and retain women's table tennis team title

WorldIran says ending war is up to the US as China presses for de-escalation

Iran said ending the war is up to the United States as China pushed for de-escalation. The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia on Friday morning.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:37

Iran says ending war is up to the US as China presses for de-escalation

TechVirginia tech CEO and Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government

Prosecutors allege that Oxygen Forensics, which counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers, concealed for years who actually controlled the company.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:30

Virginia tech CEO and Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government

EconomyHSBC, Hang Seng to unify Hong Kong staff benefits from January

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank will harmonise employee-benefit frameworks across Hong Kong from January 1, according to internal memos. The change is intended to simplify administration, create a shared standard and support internal career mobility between the two lenders. HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng said most existing benefits would improve.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:26

HSBC, Hang Seng to unify Hong Kong staff benefits from January