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WorldSep 25Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France tripPope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself. Leo raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during his opening speech to President Emmanuel Macron and authorities at the Élysée Palace and then to diplomats and United Nations employees at the headquarters of UNESCO, the U.N. culture and education organization. With wars plaguing Europe and the Middle East, he reaffirmed the Vatican's opposition to nuclear weapons and said the nuclear deterrence doctrine was "mistaken" since it was just fueling a new arms race. "Peace is not a balance of power; rather, it is built day by day through dialogue and justice," he said. Leo has an intense four days in France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground in influencing ethical issues given the strict approach to secularism that is enshrined in the French Constitution. Yet thousands of people lined his motorcade route, waving French and Holy See flags, with some braving hours of the unseasonable heat to catch a glimpse of him. The turnout underscored the surprising level of interest in Leo's visit, the first official state visit by a pope to France in 18 years. "To see him, praying with us, it comforts us in our faith and on our path," said Senegalese Sister Antonia Faye, who was glowing after her first-ever event with a pope, an evening prayer service at Notre Dame that featured angelic choirs and the cathedral's booming organ. "Being with the pope is different to being alone or praying alone. We felt the benediction that came down on us," she said. A capstone visit as Macron's term ends For Macron, who is barred from seeking a third term in May elections, hosting the American pope is something of a capstone. Pope Francis had refused repeatedly to make a proper state visit to France during his 12-year pontificate and pointedly refused to join the inauguration of the rebuilt Notre Dame cathedral in 2024 that Macron had championed. "For a president of the republic as Macron, who is at the end of his mandate, it can be important to be aside the pope and to capture a part of his popularity," said Charles Mercier, director of history and sociology of Catholicism studies at Paris EPHE university. With seven months left in his term, Macron's approval ratings are near record lows, driven by anger over the rising cost of living and criticism of France's growing debt and deficit and deteriorating public services. Smiling broadly as Leo spoke French, Macron thanked the pope for visiting, saying: "You are here with us for an extended visit, giving us your time, and that is moving." Leo calls for the French to mull lofty questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe's Christian roots. He is seeking to push the church's message about the value and dignity of human life in a country where the right to abortion was enshrined in the constitution in 2024, and where lawmakers recently gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. The French Catholic hierarchy strongly opposed the measures, in keeping with Catholic teaching that human life must be protected and defended from conception until natural death. In his speech to Macron and other government and diplomatic authorities, Leo reminded France of its "deep Christian roots" and called for the French to remember that the right to life is the "indispensable foundation of every other human right." His concern about the dignity of human life and humanity as a whole extended to the threats posed by artificial intelligence. "The paradox has become increasingly evident: while 'intelligence' is attributed to computational systems, we struggle to recognize the inalienable dignity of human persons, whose lives are judged according to the criterion of efficiency and, when deemed no longer productive, are rejected and discarded," he said. From the very start of his pontificate, Leo has identified AI as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. He dedicated his first encyclical to the topic, "Magnificent Humanity," calling for robust regulation and for AI developers to work for the common good rather than profit. Leo also appealed to AI developers and political leaders responsible for regulating them to slow down, an appeal that several top AI companies seem to have taken to heart recently. "If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a 'paradise of machines' invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment and the capacity to acknowledge the moral good," he said. Leo earlier told reporters that he was pleased his message was being heard and said he hoped the dialogue that the Vatican initiated with tech companies would continue. "And I think from their perspective, many of them, they're very much open to looking for ways of making sure that AI does not displace or ultimately destroy humanity, but rather is a tool for human beings," he said. A visit to Notre Dame that Francis declined Later on Friday, Leo presided over evening prayers in Paris' soaring Notre Dame cathedral, the first pope to celebrate there since the devastating 2019 fire that consumed the cathedral's roof and toppled its spire. After being mobbed by a crowd of eager nuns outside, Leo walked down the central aisle to the combined thundering of the organ above and cheers from the pews below. As bells tolled, he knelt in silent prayer in the same spot where, in 2019, flames brought down scorched roof beams. Leo marveled at the brilliance of the stained-glass windows and restored cream columns and praised the artisans who repaired them. He urged the priests and nuns gathered in the pews to be inspired by the combined effort to bring the Gothic masterpiece back to life. Francis had refused to visit France on a proper state visit, and explicitly refused Macron's invitation to come for the 2024 reopening of the cathedral that drew dozens of world leaders. He did make three short trips to French cities, however, including Strasbourg in 2014 and Marseille and Corsica in 2024, a one-day visit that became his last foreign trip.independent_mt · malta
WorldSep 25The Roosters have overpowered the Dolphins 36-20 in their preliminary final in Brisbane to advance to the NRL Grand FinalThe Roosters have overpowered the Dolphins 36-20 in their preliminary final in Brisbane to advance to the NRL Grand Finalnzcity · new zealand
WorldSep 25NYT names 100 best TV shows of the 21st century: Check full listThe New York Times has recently released its ranking of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. The list includes input from over 500 television industry professionals and covers various formats. Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Mad Men occupy the top three spots, showcasing popular dramas. Additionally, several newer shows like The White Lotus and Squid Game are listed among established favorites.economictimes_indiatimes · india
WorldSep 25Baby Etchecopar revealed how the last days of Oscar “El Negro” González Oro were: "He was exhausted and depressed"The host and the journalist maintained a close friendship for 40 years. He revealed how stepping away from the media strongly impacted his emotional health.Clarín
WorldSep 2571-year-old woman reported for alleged abuse of her son with Down syndrome: relatives delivered videos to authorities in ArgentinaVideos y fotografías fueron aportados por familiares tras una denuncia por agresiones físicas y psicológicas en Fontana, Argentina.El Tiempo
WorldSep 25A laddu mirroring the changing fortunes of BalapurFor three decades, the Balapur Ganesh laddu has grown from a ₹450 village tradition into a ₹39-lakh symbol of faith, prosperity and changing fortunes. Once bought by farmers and shared among villagers, the prasadam is now sought by businessmen and real-estate entrepreneurs, reflecting the dramatic transformation of a once-rural landscapeThe Hindu
WorldSep 251,671 km of stormwater drains being desilted: Chennai MayorThe Chennai Mayor announced that a significant length of stormwater drains is currently undergoing desilting. This indicates ongoing efforts to maintain urban infrastructure and prevent flooding.The Hindu
WorldSep 25Railways to run 102 festival special trips via Solapur divisionThe Hindu
WorldSep 25AFCON: Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers resultsNiger, Sierra Leone, Mauritania and Namibia (no international-standard stadiums) and Sudan (civil war) played at neutral venues The post AFCON: Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers results appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 25Magistrate court directs police to investigate actor Ansiba Hassan’s petition against Lakshmi PriyaA magistrate court has instructed the police to investigate a petition filed by actor Ansiba Hassan against Lakshmi Priya. This indicates a legal dispute involving public figures requiring police inquiry.The Hindu
WorldSep 25Windsor: Free writing workshop to tackle writer’s blockAuthor and teacher Lara Tupper will lead a free writing workshop at Windsor Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 3, to help adults overcome writer’s block and develop a writing routine.berkshireeagle · united states of america
WorldSep 25Arkansas City highlights the Delta Heritage Trail State Park and TrailheadFor more information on Arkansas City, click here.For more information on the Arkansas Delta Byways, click here.katv · united states of america
WorldSep 25India celebrates the elephant-headed god Ganesha, in photosHindu devotees across India celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival honoring Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.wtop · united states of america
WorldSep 25The Roosters are into their first NRL grand final in seven years after a 36-20 win over the Dolphins in BrisbaneThe Roosters are into their first NRL grand final in seven years after a 36-20 win over the Dolphins in Brisbanenzcity · new zealand
WorldSep 25Bali Nine drug trafficker Mary Jane Veloso released from prisonMary Jane Veloso was due to be executed in Indonesia in 2015 alongside Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, but she was spared at the last minute.nzcity · new zealand
WorldSep 25Powerball results for Friday, September 25 2026Powerball results for Friday, September 25 2026 Powerball numbers: 05 | 09 | 22 | 34 | 38 Powerball: 03 Powerball Xtra numbers: 06 | 09 | 15 | 24 | 34 Powerball: 04 Subscribe To Our Newslettersundayworld · south africa
WorldSep 25Flyers forward Trevor Zegras slapped with one of the most ridiculous penalties of all timeTrevor Zegras was sent to the penalty box for tucking his jersey into his pants during the Philadelphia Flyers' preseason win over the Boston Bruins.foxnews · united states of america
WorldSep 25The controversial reappearance of Facundo Moyano in the midst of a judicial conflict with Candela Arizaga: "I saw her dead"The former deputy was invited to Moria Casán's show. He arrived late, behaved erratically, and quoted The Simpsons.Clarín
WorldSep 25Quiniela de la Provincia: result of today's Matutina draw, Friday, September 25Find out which numbers came up today and everything you need to know. Keep your fingers crossed.Clarín
WorldSep 25The firefighter who ran 21K went for more: he completed the 42K with a 25-kilo uniform onAfter completing the Buenos Aires race with his firefighter equipment, he doubled the distance and finished the 42 kilometers in 6 hours and 14 minutes. To be prepared, he had to "juggle work, shifts, and training."Clarín
WorldSep 25Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a CrossroadsIt’s been a week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre — from a battle over press freedom in Washington, to a United Nations General Assembly marked by protests and departures, as leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. There was also a rare red-carpet meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, as the US and China extended their trade truce and turned their attention to the race for dominance in artificial intelligence. And from the geopolitical to the spiritual, Pope Leo brought his call for restraint and regulation of AI to France, as he sought to position the Vatican as aFrance 24 [en]
WorldSep 25Remembering Marina Vlady, the cinema icon who embodied the ‘mysterious Russian soul’ for Europeans. To Soviet audiences, she was an enigmatic French star — and bard Vladimir Vysotsky’s muse.French actress Marina Vlady died on September 24 at 88. Born outside Paris to a Russian émigré family, she often played women with a “mysterious Russian soul” in European films — perhaps because of her background. Soviet audiences first knew her as the enigmatic witch in André Michel’s melodrama “The Blonde Witch,” and only later as Vladimir Vysotsky’s muse and wife. She appeared in numerous Italian films, including films with Marcello Mastroianni, and won the Best Actress award at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival for “A Modern Story: The Queen Bee.” Film critic Anton Dolin looks back on an actreMeduza [en]
WorldSep 25The pain of the father of the student murdered at a party in San Juan: "He died in my hand"Uriel Ríos (17) died after being stabbed during the Student's Day celebrations. His twin brother was also injured, but is recovering and will testify on Monday. A 16-year-old boy turned himself in to justice, but videos show that his older brother would be one of the aggressors along with another young man.Clarín
WorldSep 25'Mary Poppins' will return with a live-action series more faithful to the booksA new series will adapt the eight 'Mary Poppins' books, showing a more faithful and darker version of the character created by P.L. Travers. Tom Winchester leads the project without Disney involved, but with potential interest from the company in joining the production.Clarín
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