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Ukraine war must end before AI is used on the battlefield, Zelensky tells UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly, warning that the Ukraine war and other current conflicts must end before AI is deployed on the battlefield to make life-and-death decisions. The article notes recent fears sparked by an AI-guided Russian drone that killed three Ukrainians, and contrasts Zelensky's call for slowing AI development with President Trump's rejection of such warnings while touting US leadership in 'super intelligence.'

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Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews, complete with red carpet, honor cordon, military flyover and Air Force band. The article notes the visit drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who characterized Xi as a dictator and accused Trump of fawning over an adversary while Americans face rising costs. It frames the warm reception as controversial and cites experts criticizing improper deference to adversaries.

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Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan speaks with PBS NewsHour about Russian drone incursions, election interference, and disinformation campaigns targeting his country. Tofan describes Moldova as a 'potential victim' of Russian aggression and frames the war in Ukraine as a fight for Moldova's own independence. The interview emphasizes Moldova's pro-Western trajectory and need for stronger air defenses.

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9/23: CBS Evening News

A CBS Evening News broadcast page listing headlines including extreme weather on both coasts and a Trump meeting with China's Xi Jinping amid a media boycott. The content is navigational and headline-only with no political argument or moral valence.

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Trump greets Xi on tarmac in rare gesture

President Trump personally greeted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews ahead of Xi's state visit to Washington, an unusual airport welcome for a foreign leader. The article places the gesture in historical context and cites a White House spokesperson framing it as reciprocating hospitality and advancing U.S. interests.

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No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say

The family of a British couple detained in Iran say regular contact has not been restored despite assurances after the couple ended hunger strikes. They are calling for an urgent meeting with the foreign secretary and more consular action to secure their release. The Foreign Office says the couple's welfare is its top priority and cites visits and facilitated calls.

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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the regime. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh

An Iranian social researcher argues that Trump's hope for an Iranian uprising against the regime is misguided, because the US-Israel war is uniting Iranians against a foreign attacker rather than against their own government. The piece describes growing anti-US and nationalist sentiment inside Iran that Washington is failing to understand.

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U.S.-China "red telephone" could bring a Cold War guardrail to AI

The article reports that the U.S. and China are considering an emergency AI hotline, modeled on the Cold War nuclear hotline, as a possible outcome of the Trump-Xi summit. It outlines Trump's anti-regulation stance, China's competing fears about falling behind and losing control, and the difficulty of defining when such a channel would be used.

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Trump heads to U.N. looking for wins after a rough week

President Trump is heading to the U.N. General Assembly after a stretch of legal and political setbacks, low approval ratings, and criticism over banning several news organizations from the White House. He is expected to cast himself as a peacemaker while defending his Iran policy, with much of the diplomacy occurring in sideline meetings and a Washington visit from China's Xi Jinping.

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Hurricane Polo grows into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico

Hurricane Polo strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific off Mexico and may intensify to Category 5, forecasters said. It is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide risks to parts of southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore. The report also notes Tropical Storm Odalys and weakened Tropical Storm Fay.

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US to open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland after historic deal

The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a deal to be signed by Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement expands US military presence and follows a standoff over the strategically located island. It marks a retreat from Trump's earlier acquisition ambitions while significantly increasing US military infrastructure.

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