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AmericasThis past week has been marked by a series of significant global events, captured through striking imagery that reflects both diplomatic milestones and natural challenges. From the spiritual significance of Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to France to the high-stakes geopolitical meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the world stage
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AmericasBritish authorities have launched a major incident response near the RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire, southwest England, a facility frequently utilized by the U.S. Air Force for operations, including those targeting Iran. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, police evacuated several homes in the Whelford area and detained multiple men on suspicion of offenses related to
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AmericasA powerful nor'easter storm has unleashed significant coastal flooding, widespread power outages, and travel chaos across the northeastern United States, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey. Millions of residents from Virginia to Maine are bracing for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous surf conditions. The storm, which intensified over the weekend,
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AmericasA powerful and slow-moving nor'easter has swept across the northeastern United States, unleashing high winds and heavy rains that have left approximately 100,000 customers without electricity. The storm, which began impacting the region on Saturday, September 25, 2026, is forecast to persist throughout the weekend, affecting tens of millions of people across the mid-Atlantic and
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AmericasPresident Trump announced on Saturday, September 26, 2026, that he is rejecting an Iranian plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House, Trump stated that the deal was "not acceptable" without providing further details. The Iranian proposal, presented at the United Nations General Assembly meetings, included
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AmericasGreek authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating explosion that caused a two-storey apartment block in Athens' historic Plaka district to collapse "in a matter of seconds" on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The tragedy claimed the lives of six individuals, including four American tourists who were staying in a short-term rental. Emergency teams discovered
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AmericasPresident Xi Jinping received a high-profile reception from President Donald Trump during his recent visit to the United States. Despite the ceremonial fanfare, the Chinese leader did not secure all of his desired outcomes from the high-stakes summit. China's primary objective in these meetings is to counter what it perceives as US efforts to contain
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AmericasIran’s security chief says Tehran sent terms to Washington through Qatari mediators and awaits Trump’s reply, as Saudi air defences say they intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh.
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