Ireland beat Israel 3-0 amid somber Gaza war protest
Ireland has long been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, with sympathy often linked to the country's own history of British rule.
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Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety and seek to shape how its controlled
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Trump asked Chinas President if he wants to buy U.S. arms, Ambassador says
David Perdue said Mr. Trump raised the prospect of the arms sales from the U.S. to its ascendant geopolitical rival, an unlikely offer that, if consummated, would upend generations of U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan
Hawaii faces flood threat as Hurricane Nolo departs, Polo nears Baja
Hawaii faces flood threat as Hurricane Nolo departs, Polo nears Baja
Ronaldo benched, Haaland scores, but Ramos has the final say for Portugal
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
Trump says US will win Iran war soon, leaves door open to strikes before midterms
President Donald Trump is optimistic that the ongoing conflict with Iran will come to a swift conclusion. He indicated that the resolution could lead to a significant reduction in global oil prices. Trump also stated that both military action and economic sanctions are proving effective against Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi expressed readiness for a potential war and emphasized Tehran's willingness for diplomacy.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reiterated its claim that it had captured a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the vessel as a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish. The latest identification marks a change from the initial description by Iranian authorities, who had said the captured system was a REMUS 600.
Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says
President Trump has been discussing the potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has emphasized that arms sales are a normal activity for the U.S. and questioned Xi about his interest in purchasing them. The U.S. is obligated to help Taiwan defend itself, despite not recognizing it as a country. Concerns over delayed military aid and weapon orders to Taiwan have been raised by lawmakers.
We came to forge peace: Araghchi says Iran did not come to New York to sell war
We came to forge peace: Araghchi says Iran did not come to New York to sell war
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to double down on compromise.
Trump leaves door open to fresh US strikes on Iran before midterms
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out fresh US military strikes against Iran before the midterm elections, even as he predicted the conflict would end soon and oil prices would fall sharply. Asked on Sunday whether military strikes could return before the elections, Trump told Fox News: I don't want to say that. I mean, it's possible, but I just don't want to say that. Trump said the United States was prevailing through military action and an economic campaign designed to isolate Tehran. I think we'll win it both ways. We've already won it really from a military standpoint, he said when asked whether Washington was winning militarily or through Operation Economic Outcast. But that doesn't mean we've stopped that, Trump added. The President said Irans economy and military had been severely weakened. We're certainly winning it very big. If you look at their economy, it's gone, he said. They have no economy. Trump also predicted an early end to the war and linked that outcome to a fall in international oil prices. I think what's going to happen is we're going to win this war very soon, and as soon as we win it, the oil will go down, way down to what it was before the war, he said at the PGA Tour Presidents Cup. And the key is, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, he added. Earlier, Trump told reporters at the White House that oil prices would fall once the conflict ended. As soon as Iran gives up, as soon as the war is over, which will be soon, oil is going to come plummeting down, he said before leaving for Illinois. Trump also said a record amount of oil had moved through the Strait of Hormuz overnight. Were taking tremendous amounts of oil out, he said. Last night we took a record amount of oil out from the strait, more than we took out before the war. The President separately said he expected more negotiations with Iran during the week. But he argued that Tehrans latest proposal did not meet Washingtons demands. They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make, Trump said in a telephone interview with Axios cited by Fox News. It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago. They overplayed their hand. Asked whether he was considering resuming strikes, Trump said: I am always thinking about it. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remained engaged in dialogue and was prepared to discuss limits on its nuclear programme. We're still talking, we're still engaging in dialogue, and we're making our demands within the framework of international law, Pezeshkian said in an interview with CBS Face the Nation. Iran was also willing to negotiate access for international nuclear inspectors, he said. But Tehran wanted assurances that Washington was not pursuing a change of government. We don't want to fight, but certainly if they strike us, we will defend ourselves, Pezeshkian said. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a sharper warning. He said Tehran was prepared for renewed fighting while remaining open to diplomacy. We are fully prepared for the war to be resumed, Araghchi said. We stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war. At the same time, we stand ready for diplomacy, he added. It is up to President Trump to choose. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global petroleum and liquefied natural gas shipments. Any prolonged disruption can affect energy prices, freight charges and insurance costs across Asia.
Detroit strip club shooting kills three after altercation, leaves four injured
Detroit strip club shooting kills three after altercation, leaves four injured
The Papers: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10'
Almost every front page on Monday is dominated by the what the Telegraph suggests is an Iran link to a omb plot at RAF Fairford.
Trump tells Xi US arms sales to Taiwan are routine, envoy says
Trump tells Xi US arms sales to Taiwan are routine, envoy says
Iran ready for doomsday war with US, says Foreign Minister Araghchi
The latest statements highlight sharply differing positions over frozen Iranian assets, sanctions, nuclear negotiations and the future of the shipping route
Strait Of Hormuz Renamed!: Trump Taunts Iran With New Map After Deal Collapses; Tehran Responds
Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with Iran after rejecting Tehrans latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, posting a map on Truth Social that relabelled the strategic waterway as Trump Strait. The post came after Trump said he had rejected Irans seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz and resume nuclear talks in exchange for U.S. concessions including an end to the naval blockade and relief from oil sanctions.
Canada Destroying Itself?: Mark Carney, Anita Anand Hit Back At Trump; Tariff War Explodes | Watch
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Anita Anand are pushing back against Donald Trumps escalating attacks on Canada as the tariff fight between the two neighbours deepens. Trump recently claimed Canada was destroying itself, while Carney has accused Washington of refusing to negotiate seriously and said Ottawa is prepared to pursue a deal only if it benefits both countries.
Trump says US is very seriously considering diesel export ban to tackle high prices
The administration is weighing several measures as global fuel disruptions, refinery attacks and strong overseas demand pressure the US diesel market
Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian university
Student protests at an Indian university have turned violent following claims that a female student was raped on campus. Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian university
Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages
The nor'easter causes another round of flooding in low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City and knocks out power. Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages
Man Citys 115 Charges The Scandal, The Escape, and Peps Own Past
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Pope pledges action on clergy child abuse in meeting with French survivors
Head of the Roman Catholic Church holds 'emotional' two-hour meeting with seven abuse victims in French town of Lourdes. Pope pledges action on clergy child abuse in meeting with French survivors
Netanyahu meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi amid Oct 7 warning controversy
Netanyahu meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi amid Oct 7 warning controversy
Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China
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'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.
You need 17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
Iran's plan called for a cessation of all hostilities in West Asia, including in Lebanon, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and a return to the conditions in the ceasefire deal that fell apart a few months ago
Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
Failure to protect free speech could cost Labour votes at next election, says Liberty
Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
Trumps $443,000 Taxpayer Shocker!: Massive Ad Row Rocks Washington; John Kennedy Lashes Out
Donald Trumps taxpayer-funded television campaign is facing growing scrutiny after tracked spending on the first government-backed ad climbed from roughly $14,000 to at least $443,000. The spots prominently feature Trump, tout administration achievements and end with the disclosure Paid for by the U.S. Government, despite airing just weeks before the midterm elections.
3 people killed, 4 injured in shooting at Detroit strip club, police say
A fight occurred, an altercation occurred, and as a result individuals decided to settle it with gun violence, he said.
Seoul accuses Kyiv of breaking secrecy pact over North Korean POWs disclosure
Seoul accuses Kyiv of breaking secrecy pact over North Korean POWs disclosure
Trump Faces Loud Boos At Tennessee-Texas Game As Viral Crowd Reaction Sparks Frenzy
Donald Trump's appearance at the Tennessee-Texas college football showdown has gone viral after videos surfaced showing the crowd reacting as he appeared on the stadium's giant video board. While some social media users claimed the former president was loudly booed, others insisted the reaction was mostly cheers. The conflicting clips quickly sparked a fierce online debate, with supporters and critics offering very different interpretations of the same moment from Neyland Stadium.
Russian Sabotage Exposed: Big Putin Shocker After RAF Fairford Terror Scare; Trump Alarmed | Watch
British counterterrorism police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vans were reported heading toward the strategically important base used by U.S. forces. Donald Trump said the suspects were planning to cause big damage and praised the joint U.S.-UK operation that led to the arrests.Investigators are examining several possible motives. Reuters reports that an Iran-linked motive is currently considered the most likely by a source familiar with the probe, while a possible Russian sabotage operation and an Islamist plot are also being investigated.
Best Poverty Ever!: Trump Mocks American Pain Amid Iran Oil Crisis; New Hormuz Update | Watch
Donald Trump raised eyebrows after boasting that the United States has the best poverty numbers ever even as Americans continue to face pressure from the Iran war and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Official Census data show the U.S. poverty rate did fall to a record-low 10.2% in 2025, with 34.5 million people still living below the official poverty line.
Late-night drive and a 999 call: farmer
Trump says he's 'very seriously' looking at a diesel export ban
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said he is still looking very seriously at implementing a US ban on diesel exports to combat high prices, even as others in his administration continue to focus on other possible steps. Most Read from Bloomberg Kroger Sets New Dress Code Rules for Its Grocery-Store Workers Ellison Pledges $9.2 Billion More in Oracle Shares for Loans Canadian Oil No Longer Takes Long Road to Asia as Freight Surges McDonalds Selloff Hits 30% as Big Mac Inflation Spurs Pushback Floridas Private Railroad Brightline Files for Bankruptcy That can oftentimes lead to a little bit of an increase on gasoline for cars, so were looking at it very seriously we may do it, Trump told a Fox News reporter Sunday while attending the Presidents Cup golf tournament final near Chicago. Several farm-state lawmakers have urged Trump to limit US diesel exports during the peak of the fall harvest season, as global fuel markets reel from the disruption to flows in the critical Strait of Hormuz and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. The US has emerged as the supplier of last resort to the world, with diesel exports surging to a weekly record near 2 million barrels a day last month. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have been analyzing the ramifications of a potential short-term ban on US diesel exports over the last week, underscoring the seriousness of the administrations consideration of the idea. Oil CEOs and industry groups have pushed instead for suspending the federal diesel excise tax, saying it would ease prices without the drawbacks of an export ban. But thats been met with internal debate about how to waive the tax especially with the House of Representatives in a pre-election recess. Diesel powers farm equipment, freight trains, trucks and delivery vans. US retail prices hit a record last week and are averaging about $6.50 a gallon, adding to voter anxiety over living costs before Novembers midterm elections. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said last week that the administration is working with refiners on voluntary export curbs as an alternative to a government-imposed ban. Some companies are already adding contractual protections in the event a pause on diesel shipments overseas prevents deliveries to foreign buyers, people with knowledge of the situation told Bloomberg News Friday. In the event of a ban, US diesel prices would be widely expected to plummet, at least in the short run. A halt would leave Americas allies, including Brazil and the UK, urgently needing to secure fuel. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek Americans Are Going Wild for Minivans GLP-1 Users Are Furious After Employers Drop Insurance Benefits Donald Trumps Shock Factor on the Global Stage Is Wearing Thin This $2 Billion Company Dresses HBOs The Pitt Cast and Real Doctors Too People Hooked on Vapes Try a New Way to Quit: Cigarettes 2026 Bloomberg L.P. This article originally appeared on Bloomberg at https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/trump-says-very-seriously-looking-215526827.html
Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaiian Islands but heavy rains and flash floods threat persists
Hurricane Nolo is still a cause of concern for the residents of Hawaiian Islands even when the storm has been moving away. This is because the threat of heavy rains and flash floods still remains, media reports said.
Trump taxpayer-funded ad sparks bipartisan criticism in US
Trump taxpayer-funded ad sparks bipartisan criticism in US
Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
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Trump Faces G20 Boycott!: Canada, Germany Raise Red Flags Over Putin Invite | Big Revolt
Donald Trumps decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami has triggered fresh unease among U.S. allies, especially over Russias continuing war in Ukraine. Canada has already expressed discomfort over Russias return to U.S.-hosted G20 meetings, while Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawas position remains unchanged: Russia must stop its war and engage seriously in negotiations.
Trump, Dont You Dare: Cuba Sounds War Alarm After UN Fiasco; Washington On Alert | Watch
Cuba has issued a blunt warning to Donald Trump against any use of U.S. military force on the island, with Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernndez de Cossio saying such an attack would amount to an atrocious international crime. Havana insists Cuba is a peaceful neighbour and poses no military threat to the United States.
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Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen
Republic of Ireland claim their first win of their Nations League B3 campaign with an impressive showing in a 3-0 victory against Israel in Debrecen.
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A Transcript From The Times Interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada
New York Times journalists pressed the Canadian prime minister about a range of topics in an hourlong interview last week. Here
Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow shows how life includes both success and hardship. The saying encourages people to accept change, stay patient and keep working hard. Paltrows career in films and television also reflects the different phases of her professional life.
McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years
Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.
Kai Trump Suffers Wrist Injury In College Golf Debut, Reveals Treatment Plan
Kai Trump injured her wrist during her first Miami college golf tournament and is now receiving treatment to avoid surgery.
Kai Trump Suffers Wrist Injury In College Golf Debut
Kai Trump injured her wrist during her first Miami college golf tournament and is now receiving treatment to avoid surgery.
One walked into UFC 329 worth $200 million. The other walked in worth $5 million. Max Holloway won the fight in Round 1, but Conor McGregor went home with the bigger cheque.
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch envoys over West Bank settlement sanctions
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch envoys over West Bank settlement sanctions
Why Trump rejected fresh truce proposal by Iran? His UN envoy explains
Why Trump rejected fresh truce proposal by Iran? His UN envoy explains
Trump Losing Ground In Middle East?: Canadas Anita Anand Flexes Power Amid Tariff War | Watch
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has delivered a blunt message about Ottawas changing foreign policy, saying Canada can no longer afford to be overly reliant on any one partner. Speaking at the United Nations, Anand said Canada would pursue greater strategic autonomy, diversify its relationships and build stronger coalitions with small states, middle powers and major powers alike.
Chelsea turn up heat on Arsenal as Alyssa Thompson strike settles WSL derby
Two giant pandas sent by China arrive in Atlanta on 10-year loan
A panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where the pair sent to Atlanta departed from (Hector RETAMAL) Two giant pandas sent by China arrived in the United States on Sunday, Beijing and the Atlanta zoo said, after a leaders' summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs. The bears' transfer had already been agreed but the departure was announced Thursday during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The black-and-white mammals are immensely popular around the world, and China loans them out as part of a panda diplomacy program to foster foreign ties. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang departed from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport on a chartered flight at around 3:00 am (1900 GMT Saturday), Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. After a 16-hour flight that crossed the international date line, the bears touched down in the southern US city of Atlanta, Georgia shortly before 7:00 am local time. Steamed corn buns, bamboo shoots and carrots were prepared to keep the pandas nourished during their flight, Chinese state-run Global Times reported. The Boeing 777 operated by FedEx -- and nicknamed the FedEx Panda Express -- was the top-tracked aircraft on aviation information platform FlightRadar24 as it neared Alaska, roughly halfway into its journey. The pandas will be hosted for the next 10 years by Zoo Atlanta, which said Sunday it was elated to welcome Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to the city. This is a thrilling day for Zoo Atlanta and a historic moment for the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and beyond, zoo president Raymond King said in a statement. A farewell ceremony was held for the pair by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding before their departure. Experienced keepers were dispatched by the US side to accompany the duo on their flight, the Global Times reported. In preparation for their arrival, Zoo Atlanta has renovated its panda facilities and assembled a team of animal caretakers. It has also ensured a stable and long-term supply of bamboo, grown locally in Atlanta, which has a climate that is very similar to Chengdu. The bears are not yet visible to the public, and will be housed in a biosecure area of the animal park for a routine quarantine of around a month, the zoo stated. Atlanta previously hosted pandas on loan from China starting in 1999, and seven panda cubs have been born at the zoo. All are now back in Chengdu, and Zoo Atlanta has not had any pandas since 2024. Both of the new arrivals were born in 2020. Ping Ping is now six years old while Fu Shuang turns six in October. Pandas in captivity typically live for around 30 years. Beijing has sent the furry creatures across the globe for decades as soft-power ambassadors. In 1972, China gifted a pair of pandas to Washington, following US president Richard Nixon's historic visit to the Communist nation. Beijing recalled two of its pandas from Japan early this year, following a diplomatic spat that began when Japan's prime minister hinted that Tokyo could intervene militarily in the event of any attack on Taiwan. tc-pfc/ami/mlm/ksb This article originally appeared on AFP at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/two-giant-pandas-sent-china-111607831.html
Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads
UK PM Burnham hints at new taxes in UK for social care reform
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to introduce new levies for a reformed social care system. He believes care for the elderly should be universally free at the point of use. Burnham aims to create a comprehensive plan before the next general election. He has pledged to maintain current tax commitments while ensuring everyone contributes to the system's funding.
Armani open to more than one investor for sale of 15% stake, CEO says
Armani is open to selling a 15% stake in the company, as stipulated by founder Giorgio Armani's will. CEO Giuseppe Marsocci indicated that they may consider multiple investors for this sale. There have been reports of meetings being planned with potential buyers, including LVMH and L'Oreal. The timeline set by Giorgio Armani remains a priority for the company going forward.
Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?
Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.
3 Chinese Zodiac signs stop forcing the wrong things, then life opens a new door this week
October 4 arrives as a Full Day, bringing a sense of forward movement after something has been cleared away. Three Chinese zodiac signs could notice this change more than others. For each, the day is about letting go of what no longer fits. Doing so may make room for a more promising direction.
Azerbaijani woman on business trip allegedly drugged, gang-raped in Lahore
Azerbaijani woman on business trip allegedly drugged, gang-raped in Lahore
Keshav Prasad Maurya Honors Ashok Singhals Legacy Beyond Ram Temple Vision
Keshav Prasad Maurya emphasizes Ashok Singhals broader vision for Indias development at his centenary celebration. Keshav Prasad Maurya Honors Ashok Singhals Legacy Beyond Ram Temple Vision
Pope Leo visits Lourdes and criticizes legalization of assisted dying as 'false compassion'
Pope Leo XIV criticized the legalization of medically assisted dying , calling it immoral and an example of false compassion during a visit on Sunday to Lourdes, the Catholic shrine in France associated with miraculous cures of the sick. It is precisely in the name of this inalienable dignity of the human person that we must reject the temptation to cause death under the guise of false compassion, said Leo, prompting applause from the crowd gathered to see him. What is legal is not necessarily moral. On his third day in France, Leo again waded into the end-of-life debate that has erupted in countries around the world. It roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. Leo's visit to the once staunchly Catholic and officially secular France has been marked by huge crowds 800,000 at Leo's Mass on Paris' iconic Place de la Concorde and his messaging against abortion and assisted dying. Many who attended the pope's Mass on Sunday were in wheelchairs, and he later visited a care center for sick people on Lourdes' grounds. He sought to encourage those who live in terrible pain that they have inherent dignity that no law or algorithm can eliminate. Lourdes became a major pilgrimage destination after the Catholic Church officially recognized visions of the Virgin Mary reported here by a young girl in 1858. The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims each year, especially sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto where the visions purportedly occurred. Since arriving in France, Leo has repeatedly called for a renewed respect for life in keeping with Catholic teaching that all human life must be protected and defended from conception until natural death. The teaching translates into firm opposition to abortion, euthanasia and medically assisted dying. In Lourdes, where the church has recognized 72 miraculous cures as authentic, the question of respecting even the most frail, sick and vulnerable is particularly acute. Your crutches, your wheelchairs and your hidden tears are not obstacles; instead, they are the very place where you are fully respected and welcomed, Leo said in his homily. Lourdes is blessed as a place for professing the beauty and sanctity of life, for life is welcomed here as a precious gift from God. Leo meets with clergy abuse survivors More recently, Lourdes has also become a place of healing for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Leo met with seven survivors on Sunday, including one who was abused as an adult, in recognition of the new frontier of the abuse crisis facing the church. Survivors described the pope as sincere despite some differences of opinion following the two-hour meeting. There was something sincere with him. Every word was chosen; every word had a meaning. There were many emotions, Jrme Guillement said. Guillement told a local French TV station that they talked about abuse prevention at all levels. There are different opinions, but from his point of view, there is a systemic dimension that still exists, he said. Olivier Mardi said the pope understands that he must work with victims. He reacted well to our very concrete proposals ... He said that we must reopen hope, and it takes seriousness to seize it, Mardi told France's LCI news channel. The French church has endured a brutal reckoning with its legacy of abuse. An independent report in 2021 estimated 330,000 children had been abused over 70 years by some 3,000 priests and church workers. Despite criticism of the report's methodology and conclusions, French bishops put in place an independent system of compensation for victims that to date has recommended the church pay out more than 20 million euros, or $22.7 million. During a meeting with French bishops on Sunday morning, Leo praised their response to victims and urged them to continue. But he also acknowledged that the cratering in priestly vocations in the French church is related to the scandal, given the priesthood is now sometimes viewed with suspicion. For priestly vocations to flourish, the priest must be welcomed, accepted, and loved, Leo said. On the day Leo arrived in Paris, a group of victims wrote an open letter asking him to acknowledge the church's responsibility in the scandal, highlighting what critics see as the conflict of interest of bishops being asked to be both spiritual fathers to their priests and judges when they abuse. The Church must relinquish its position as both judge and party to the proceedings, the victims wrote in the letter published by French newspaper Liberation. The victims also complained that only seven of them would meet with Leo, chosen by the church. Monsignor Pierre-Antoine Bozo, spokesperson for the bishops' conference, said Leo intentionally wanted to keep the group small to facilitate an intimate encounter. When it comes to listening to them, you can't have 50 people in front of you, he said. So I think that's really what the pope chose: to listen so that we can act and respond more effectively. In Lourdes, Leo was also reminded of a prickly abuse case inherited from Pope Francis. The faade of one of the Lourdes basilicas was designed by the Rev. Marko Rupnik, a religious mosaic artist. Rupnik is currently on trial in a Vatican court, accused by more than two dozen women of having psychologically, spiritually and sexually abused them starting in the 1990s, including during the creation of his artworks. His case was covered up for three decades by his Jesuit superiors, and even Francis was suspected of having protected his fellow Jesuit. In response to a media outcry, Francis ordered a canonical trial in 2024, which is ongoing. In a letter to Leo ahead of his trip, five women who say they were abused by Rupnik praised Micas' decision to cover the mosaics. But they criticized the Vatican's handling of their case and the three decades it has taken for them to be heard. This prolonged and loud silence has been experienced by us, the victims, as a further, continuous violence, they wrote. This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-criticizes-assisted-dying-immoral-false-compassion/
Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss
The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.
Colin Simmons Act In Front Of Trump Sparks Steve Sarkisians 'Death Penalty Remark
Steve Sarkisian addressed Colin Simmons unusual celebration after Texas win over Tennessee in front of Donald Trump.
Colin Simmons' Act In Front Of Trump Sparks Steve Sarkisian's Remark
Steve Sarkisian addressed Colin Simmons' unusual celebration after Texas' win over Tennessee in front of Donald Trump.
Beyond the Infodemic: Defending Truth in the Digital Age
Universal access to information must be matched by digital discernment, verification and ethical responsibility By Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo No Bhadr Kratavo Yantu Vivata May noble thoughts come to us from every side. This Vedic aspiration from the Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Sukta 89, Mantra 1) can be reimagined for the digital [] The post Beyond the Infodemic: Defending Truth in the Digital Age appeared first on Northlines .
BLAST condemns attack and demolition of Mirpur's Radda health centre
Rights group urges impartial probe, restoration of services for low-income residents
Bellamy 'hurting' as Denmark outclass Wales
Craig Bellamy says he is hurting on the back of Wales' 2-0 Nations League A defeat away to Denmark, but feels his side will continue to improve.
Anthropic CEO Amodei to Meet Trump With AI Safety Concern Rising
Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei is set to have dinner with President Donald Trump on Sunday night, according to people familiar with the matter, with the meeting bringing together two men at opposite ends of the artificial intelligence safety debate.
10-year-old girl killed in Ctg as truck hits bike
Father and two young cousins injured; truck driver detained
A $45 million San Francisco mansion once owned by Larry Ellison kept its new buyer secret for a year
Four people dead after helicopter crashes and catches fire in Canadian town
Four people have died after a helicopter crashed and caught fire in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, around 31 miles from Montreal, Canada. Four people dead after helicopter crashes and catches fire in Canadian town
RAF Fairford: Woman who called 999 warned neighbours on WhatsApp group over
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Ireland players snub Israel handshakes and take action during national anthem before match
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Accused escapes while being taken to Kashimpur Jail
He told policemen in the van escorting him that he needed to use the restroom
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Trump says 5 terror suspects arrested near UK air base planned to do 'big damage'
Trump says 5 terror suspects arrested near UK air base planned to do 'big damage'
No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel
The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.
