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AI takes centre stage at UN General Assembly

Artificial intelligence is also a major focus at the UN General Assembly, with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the leaders addressing the issue. Our correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Massurier, reports.

Nepal rejects 'sympathy,' asks for $20 mill after floods

With Nepal still reeling from the devastating floods in August, Kathmandu is calling for climate justice and seeking compensation from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund, Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary told DW.

Mauritania: Has the battle of the third presidential state begun?

At the invitation of President Meritani Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazwani to reconsider his country ' s political system and institutions, we will stop at the " face-to-face " until they meet the requirements of the current era. The opposition had threatened to boycott the ongoing preparations for political dialogue if the debate included prejudice to the immunized articles of the Constitution. The President of the Republic is prohibited from exercising or remaining in power for more than two consecutive presidential periods. This is why the loyal parties seek to amend it to allow the invasion to run for a third term according to the German news agency. With the programme guests from Nouakchot: Permanent Secretary for Political Affairs of the ruling Equity Party Mohamed Ould Beha, President of the Righteous Party

US President Trump threatens "annihilation" of Iran despite successful talks

The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. Today, as the UN General Assembly continues, Zelensky and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among those expected to address the assembly, as world leaders seek ways to end the two conflicts dominating international politics. First, Morgan Ayre reports on the latest

Israel blasts ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Wednesday issued a stinging rebuke to French President Emmanuel Macron's UN speech denouncing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Macron's remarks that "Hamas has never struck in the West Bank" was a "grotesque absurdity", said the statement.

UN Secretary General Guterres urges reforms of Security Council

The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. Today, Zelensky and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among those addressing the UN General Assembly, as world leaders seek ways to end the two conflicts dominating global politics. The assembly also marks UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ final one, with him warn

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François Kalfon (PS): "All oil superprofits must be taxed"

On the rise in pump prices, the government announces new targeted aid. According to François Kalfon, MEP and PS member, "the account is not: automatic help is needed for the most modest". He suggested that "all oil superprofits be taxed in Europe". On the Russian threat, the MEP notes a significant increase in hybrid attacks and in the European Parliament, "some political parties like AFD are under Russian domination".

Morocco: voters go to the ballot boxes to select members of the next Parliament

The Moroccans turn Wednesday to the polling stations for the election of future members of the House of Representatives, in elections with the participation rate, especially among young people, but also the formation of a Government implementing a $20 billion plan to host the ends of Mondeal 2030 and achieve the desired economic development.

Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections after migrant rush to Ceuta

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer highlighted concerns over rising youth unemployment and the cost of living. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to elect 395 members of the House of Representatives.

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