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United States: US Media Allies and Blows Donald Trump

A first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd in Washington, D.C., as part of the lawsuits brought by CNN, MS and Politico, three media outlets, against their exclusion from the White House by Donald Trump. The U.S. Department of Justice still martes, in a submission filed on Tuesday, September 22, that "access to the White House is a privilege, not a right". The details of Anne Corpet, an international columnist in France 24.

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Beijing, Washington and AI: the return of the "red phone"?

Press coverage on Wednesday: Chinese President's visit to Washington from today, a visit that worries Taiwan about Beijing's repression of minorities; fears of a new mobilisation in Russia; a polemic in France about a novel in the run for the Goncourt, whose author is accused of using the AI; and the debate on the intelligence of unicellular organisms.

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United States United States, Denmark and Greenland sign security agreement

United States The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement granting Washington a permanent military presence on the Arctic island. The pact prohibits non-NATO actors from having a presence in the territory, and local self-determination and national sovereignty are also respected.

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Kiev and Washington want war to stop "before the winter", says Volodymyr Zelensky

Referring to "a productive meeting with Donald Trump" on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Ukrainian President said that their two countries wanted the war with Russia to end "before the winter". They discussed "potential stages of de-escalation that could pave the way for diplomacy," but also "an energy moratorium," says Zelensky.

Politics

Trump's veto to the press: is US democracy at risk? United States?

President Donald Trump's veto of the press credentials at the White House for CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists, challenged in court for violating the First Amendment and added to the background with AP and Jim Acosta, reopens the pulse for the official account in Washington, while the Executive defends the measure as a brake to the 'fake news'. Does the White House deny freedom of the press or punish disinformation? Does this represent a new test of fire for American democracy? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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Iran, AI and the ICC: Trump makes threats, touts policies at UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump launched a full-throated defence of the deeply unpopular US-Israeli war against Iran before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, claiming that Washington would reach a deal with Tehran after the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump also rejected the idea of global regulation of artificial intelligence, said the government of Cuba would soon "fall", and urged member countries of the International Criminal Court to "resign".

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What changes in Greenland with the new security agreement between Trump, Denmark and the island?

The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement on Tuesday, September 22, in New York that substantially extends the US military presence in the Arctic and seeks to close months of tension caused by Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island. The pact allows Washington to develop new military facilities and strengthens its role in the security of the territory, but it maintains Danish sovereignty and recognizes Greenland's right to decide its future. Then the keys to the agreement.

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UN: Feedback on Trump's speech "reaffirms" his "power"

The President of the United States focused his speech on the country's internal policy, less than a month and a half away from the "midterms". He drew up an assessment of the US military by insisting on the issue of ammunition, thus contradicting Pentagon's warnings about the depletion of stocks following aid in Ukraine and Iran. Matthieu Mabin, Washington correspondent, Gauthier Rybinsky, international columnist, and Audrey Racine, environmental journalist.

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'Great deal of scepticism' as Trump launches own TV channel

The White House launched a "Trump TV" stream on Monday evening, days after Trump banned three media outlets from the White House. The White House said the stream will run videos and highlights of what it calls the Trump administration's achievements but critics have compared it to state propaganda networks seen in autocratic countries such as North Korea, reports the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith.

Science

NASA Welcomes Albania as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Albania signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, joining the coalition of like‑minded nations committed to the responsible and transparent exploration of space. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Albania as the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said […]

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Brazil: Presidential under influence?

In Brazil, the President, to be held on 4 October, will oppose outgoing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempted coup d'état. The polls draw a second tight turn between the two men. Another issue of the campaign is American interference. Lula intends to ask Donald Trump not to interfere with the Brazilian election, while Washington has imposed new surcharges on the country.

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Politics

Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details on this alliance.

Politics

Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains

With the US midterm elections now just six weeks away, we’ll speak to our Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson about whether President Donald Trump could help or hurt his party’s chances. Polls have pointed to what some are calling a “blue wave”, with Democrats potentially regaining control of the House, while the Senate race remains more uncertain. Trump has ramped up campaigning, including spending heavily on advertising and proposing $5,000 payments to voters who support Republicans. But with his approval ratings under pressure amid the war in Iran and the Middle East, and rising oil, ga