Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Paris Orly Airport to begin a four-day visit to France. President Emmanuel Macron attended a welcoming ceremony on the tarmac, with the programme combining diplomatic meetings and major public events in Paris, Lourdes and Metz.

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Board-certified physician Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses the investigation into the deaths of two University of Mississippi students and concerns over kratom’s potential health risks.

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Catholic influencers brought hundreds of young people to a prayer evening at Paris’s Saint-Sulpice church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. The gathering showed how social media is emerging as a tool for evangelisation, while creators seek to build real-life communities and Church leaders caution that influencers must not eclipse the faith they promote.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 08:53

Paris is completing preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s first official visit to the French capital in 18 years. His four-day programme features meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile procession, prayer at Notre-Dame, a youth vigil at the Stade de France and a Mass at Place de la Concorde expected to attract up to one million people, followed by visits to Lourdes and Metz.

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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France is placing President Emmanuel Macron in a delicate diplomatic balancing act. Because the pontiff is both head of the Catholic Church and head of Vatican City State, Macron must carefully navigate France’s secular traditions. The two leaders will not hold a private meeting, officially because of the Pope’s busy schedule, and Macron is not expected to attend religious services during the visit.

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Donald Trump hosted a Thursday night state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping and presented him with an eagle statue. The tech-heavy guest list, attendees’ fashion, seating arrangements and menu offered the lighter, often glitzier details of the diplomacy.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 08:30

Danish Business and Competitiveness Minister Martin Lidegaard said Greenland has enough minerals to attract every interested investor. He added that Denmark, Greenland and the United States are “very satisfied” with the agreement on Greenland.

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New York Yankees President Randy Levine discusses the Protect College Sports Act and the state of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports, warning that universities could “financially collapse” if the issue is not resolved.

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Eurasia Group China Director Dan Wang discusses the future of US-China relations, with a focus on trade, Taiwan, tariffs and technology, as well as China’s position on the Iran war.

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US rapper Macklemore has announced a new “Free Palestine” tour that will raise funds for humanitarian groups, following a saga involving Ed Sheeran.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 08:07

Pope Leo is visiting France in hopes of repairing 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.

RReuters2026-09-25 08:02

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged grant-based assistance rather than loans to help the country recover from deadly floods and landslides caused by a glacier collapse.

RReuters2026-09-25 07:54

As its trade relationship with the United States continues to fray, Canada is looking for a new role and new partners in an increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing more foreign investment and closer ties with the European Union and Asian economies.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 07:46

Footage circulating as alleged evidence of widespread disruption in Greece actually shows a demonstration held in February 2025, rather than current protests.

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Analysts discuss the risk facing the yen as the Bank of Japan falls behind other central banks, along with the main themes drawing attention from investors and market analysts on Bloomberg’s “The Opening Trade.”

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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Paris for a four-day visit, the first papal trip to France in 18 years. More than a million people are expected to attend events during the journey, which includes a stop at the Catholic pilgrimage site of Lourdes.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 07:41

Protesters gathered across from the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly. Many chanted “Vote him out” and called for international backing for what they described as clean, democratic elections.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 07:30

Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reports that two Ole Miss students have been identified and that kratom was found at both scenes. Student Suzette Reindl discusses the two tragedies on “The Ingraham Angle.”

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Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain is raising questions about royal tensions involving Prince William and Kate. Their move marks a startling reversal after they stepped back as working royals.

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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 focused on symbolism and finding ways to manage the rivalry between the two leaders.

Eeuronews2026-09-25 07:13

Danish minister Martin Lidegaard says Americans are pleased with the US-Denmark deal on Greenland because it gives them extensive access to Greenlandic territory for military bases and minerals. The US president had threatened for months to seize the island by force.

Eeuronews2026-09-25 07:12

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States again after 11 years. Donald Trump welcomed him at the airport and hosted him with military honours and a White House state dinner. Their talks covered trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and security. Xi also announced pandas for the US and a new student-exchange programme. A dispute over access for three US media outlets continued during the summit.

BBBC Chinese2026-09-25 07:07

More than half of the EU’s electricity now comes from renewable sources, but major differences remain between countries. The report examines whether Europe’s renewable energy expansion is losing momentum.

Eeuronews2026-09-25 07:01

Pope Leo XIV left Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday for a four-day trip to France.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 07:00