Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day France visit that includes a Paris Mass expected to draw about 600,000 people. He is also expected to meet abuse survivors and migrants as the church confronts debate over assisted dying.
Posts published in “Politics”
Trump and Xi praised US-China ties at a White House state dinner after talks on Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence. The leaders pledged continued dialogue, though the BBC reported that experts saw little concrete progress.
Trump and Xi projected a cordial relationship at the White House, but reported progress was limited to a continuation of their trade truce. Taiwan, AI and Iran remained unresolved.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an investigation found workplace harassment and ethics violations. Caldwell denies the allegations and disputes the investigation’s fairness.
Police arrested about 100 protesters, including actors and elected officials, outside the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly. Dozens of delegates walked out during his speech, while further demonstrations took place across New York.
Italy’s cabinet has approved a school ban on burqas and niqabs and a 30% limit on pupils with limited Italian in certain classes. The decree-law requires parliamentary ratification within 60 days.
Trump and Xi are meeting in Washington after a two-month extension of the US-China trade truce. Analysts differ on whether the pause can lead to a more durable agreement.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause rulings that require notice and an opportunity to object before immigrants are deported to countries other than their own. Officials say the rulings have disrupted removals; migrants and advocates say the policy denies essential protections.