Sep 27 UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and more — even a bit of Talking Heads (not TV pundits — the 1980s new wave band). Continue reading
Sep 27 Swiss reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum backed by right-wing populist party By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Final results from the Swiss government showed 70% of voters, and a majority in all 26 of the country's regions, rejected the plan. Continue reading
Sep 27 Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press On the third day of his visit to France, Leo again waded into the end-of-life debate unfolding in his native U.S. and countries around the world. Continue reading
Sep 27 Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis By Alicia León, Renata Brito, Associated Press Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal from the apartment in the upscale Retiro neighborhood where she had lived for more than seven decades. Continue reading
Sep 27 5 men arrested near UK air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iran under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voiced opposition to the war after it was launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. Continue reading
Sep 26 Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what’s believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading
Sep 26 Bodies of 6 people, including 4 Americans, recovered from collapsed building in Athens By Associated Press The blast on Friday was believed to have been caused by a major gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said. Neighboring buildings were damaged and evacuated. Continue reading
Sep 26 China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press The summit produced no major breakthroughs, but analysts said the steps toward greater cooperation were important because they established working groups that could help prevent disputes from escalating. Continue reading
Sep 26 Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square By Nicole Winfield, Samuel Petrequin, Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester, Associated Press The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news By Associated Press Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would… Continue reading