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Yemen's Houthis said on Friday in a statement that they had fired "a ballistic missile and a drone" deep into Israel.

"In support of Palestine and Lebanon, we carried out a military operation against an Israeli target in the Jaffa area, Tel Aviv, using a ballistic missile, and launched a drone attack on another vital Israeli target in the coastal Israeli city of Ashkelon," the statement, aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, quoted Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea as saying.

The two operations, occurring on Thursday night, "achieved their goals successfully," Sarea noted, vowing to continue strikes against Israeli targets to support the resistance of "brothers in Palestine and Lebanon," Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed earlier in a statement that militants in Yemen launched at least one missile toward Israel overnight between Thursday and Friday, setting off air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv.

The army said the missile was "successfully" intercepted and that the details were still under review, reporting no casualties. 
This latest Houthi attack on Tel Aviv follows two previous ones targeting central Israel - a drone attack in July that killed one person and a missile attack earlier this month that caused a fire in an empty area in Kfar Daniel, another location in the region, according to Israeli media outlets.

The Houthi group, which controls large swathes of northern Yemen, has been attacking "Israeli-linked" shipping near the country's coastline since November 2023, allegedly to support Palestinians in their conflict with Israelis.

The group is aligned with the anti-Israel "axis of resistance," which also includes Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and militant groups in Iraq and Syria, among others.

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Yemen's Houthis said on Friday in a statement that they had fired "a ballistic missile and a drone" deep into Israel. "In support of Palestine and Lebanon, we carried out a military operation against an Israeli target in the Jaffa area, Tel Aviv, using a ballistic missile, and launched a drone attack on another vital Israeli target in the coastal Israeli city of Ashkelon," the statement, aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, quoted Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea as saying.

Yemen's Houthis said on Friday in a statement that they had fired "a ballistic missile and a drone" deep into Israel. "In support of Palestine and Lebanon, we carried out a military operation against an Israeli target in the Jaffa area, Tel Aviv, using a ballistic missile, and launched a drone attack on another vital Israeli target in the coastal Israeli city of Ashkelon," the statement, aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, quoted Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea as saying. The two operations, occurring on Thursday night, "achieved their goals successfully," Sarea noted, vowing to continue strikes against Israeli targets to support the resistance of "brothers in Palestine and Lebanon," Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed earlier in a statement that militants in Yemen launched at least one missile toward Israel overnight between Thursday and Friday, setting off air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv. The army said the missile was "successfully" intercepted and that the details were still under review, reporting no casualties. This latest Houthi attack on Tel Aviv follows two previous ones targeting central Israel - a drone attack in July that killed one person and a missile attack earlier this month that caused a fire in an empty area in Kfar Daniel, another location in the region, according to Israeli media outlets. The Houthi group, which controls large swathes of northern Yemen, has been attacking "Israeli-linked" shipping near the country's coastline since November 2023, allegedly to support Palestinians in their conflict with Israelis. The group is aligned with the anti-Israel "axis of resistance," which also includes Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and militant groups in Iraq and Syria, among others. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Yemen’s Houthis claim they fired 'ballistic missile, drone' deep into Israel

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USNS Charles Drew was the first American ship to undergo voyage repairs (short-term repairs that last a few weeks) at an Indian shipyard and was followed by USNS Matthew Perry and USNS Salvor. While all these ships are US Naval vessels, they are not warfighting or weapons delivery platforms, they only perform combat support roles such as logistics, replenishment of supplies, firefighting, salvaging, towing etc.&nbsp;

“While the US Navy had previous ship repair visits to India, this will be the longest ship visit yet and most complex since the US&nbsp;Navy signed three master ship repair agreements in 2023. This mid-term availability begins to capitalise on the vision of India serving as a ship repair hub for US Navy vessels in the IOR," US Defense Attaché Rear Admiral Michael Baker told WION.

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Last year, the US Navy inked a five-year Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA) with L&amp;T shipyard in Kattupalli. This marked the US Navy's first such agreement in India, indicating the growing US-India partnership. In July 2023, USNS Salvor sailed into Kattupalli to undergo a mid-voyage repair under this agreement and was the first vessel to do so after the MSRA was inked. After the MSRA with L&amp;T Kattupalli, the US Navy inked MSRAs with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai and the government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited.

The MSRA is a legally non-binding arrangement between the US Navy and private shipbuilding contractors to pre-approve shipyards to repair American naval vessels. While it is an enabling agreement, it does not specify or guarantee how many vessels would come for repairs in a said period.

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MSRA allows the repair and refit of US Navy warships here, but there are no plans to conduct repairs of US Navy warships at this Indian facility, an official from the US Embassy, New Delhi, had earlier told WION.&nbsp;

The official had emphasised that MSRA was not about offering bases for US Navy ships in India. “This is just an enabling agreement, which allows a company (in this case, L&amp;T) access to US Navy's contracting system to bid on projects that are available. This is in no way a basing agreement,” he had told WION.&nbsp;

<h2>About USNS&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;Drew</h2>

The vessel is known as United States’ Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;Drew. The&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;Drew&nbsp;is a cargo-carrier vessel that provides critical support to the US&nbsp;Navy fleet operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. 

The ships of MSC’s CLF (Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force) are the supply lines to the US Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything US Navy ships need, including fuel, food, fleet ordnance and dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies. 

All CLF ships are government-owned and operated by US government civil service mariners. In addition to US Navy ships, Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force also resupplies international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. CLF ships enable the US Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat ready for extended periods of time.  

The USNS Charles Drew is 689 ft long, 106 ft wide and has a displacement of 41,000 tons and can travel at a speed of 20 knots. The ship is manned by a 53-member crew and it can carry over 6,600 tons of dry cargo, over 1,700 tons of refrigerated stores and 18,000 barrels of cargo fuel.

For the second time in two years, American Naval ship Charles Drew is undergoing repairs at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli, near the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai.

For the second time in two years, American Naval ship Charles Drew is undergoing repairs at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli, near the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai. The vessel sailed in on Wednesday (Sep 25) and is expected to spend around a month here. USNS Charles Drew was the first American ship to undergo voyage repairs (short-term repairs that last a few weeks) at an Indian shipyard and was followed by USNS Matthew Perry and USNS Salvor. While all these ships are US Naval vessels, they are not warfighting or weapons delivery platforms, they only perform combat support roles such as logistics, replenishment of supplies, firefighting, salvaging, towing etc. “While the US Navy had previous ship repair visits to India, this will be the longest ship visit yet and most complex since the US Navy signed three master ship repair agreements in 2023. This mid-term availability begins to capitalise on the vision of India serving as a ship repair hub for US Navy vessels in the IOR," US Defense Attaché Rear Admiral Michael Baker told WION. US Navy Ship Charles Drew is back in #Chennai, is undergoing repairs at L&T Kattupalli, is the 4th #USA ship to do so The 689ft long, 106ft wide ship, with displacement of 41,000tons (~INS Vikrant), manned by a 53-member crew, supplies spares, fuel, food, ammo to #USNavy ships pic.twitter.com/3vgpffBLrs — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 26, 2024 × Last year, the US Navy inked a five-year Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA) with L&T shipyard in Kattupalli. This marked the US Navy's first such agreement in India, indicating the growing US-India partnership. In July 2023, USNS Salvor sailed into Kattupalli to undergo a mid-voyage repair under this agreement and was the first vessel to do so after the MSRA was inked. After the MSRA with L&T Kattupalli, the US Navy inked MSRAs with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai and the government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited. The MSRA is a legally non-binding arrangement between the US Navy and private shipbuilding contractors to pre-approve shipyards to repair American naval vessels. While it is an enabling agreement, it does not specify or guarantee how many vessels would come for repairs in a said period. Also read: US Naval Ship Charles Drew visits India for repairs for second time MSRA allows the repair and refit of US Navy warships here, but there are no plans to conduct repairs of US Navy warships at this Indian facility, an official from the US Embassy, New Delhi, had earlier told WION. The official had emphasised that MSRA was not about offering bases for US Navy ships in India. “This is just an enabling agreement, which allows a company (in this case, L&T) access to US Navy's contracting system to bid on projects that are available. This is in no way a basing agreement,” he had told WION. About USNS Charles Drew The vessel is known as United States’ Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew. The Charles Drew is a cargo-carrier vessel that provides critical support to the US Navy fleet operating in the Indo-Pacific Region.  The ships of MSC’s CLF (Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force) are the supply lines to the US Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything US Navy ships need, including fuel, food, fleet ordnance and dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies.  All CLF ships are government-owned and operated by US government civil service mariners. In addition to US Navy ships, Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force also resupplies international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. CLF ships enable the US Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat ready for extended periods of time.   The USNS Charles Drew is 689 ft long, 106 ft wide and has a displacement of 41,000 tons and can travel at a speed of 20 knots. The ship is manned by a 53-member crew and it can carry over 6,600 tons of dry cargo, over 1,700 tons of refrigerated stores and 18,000 barrels of cargo fuel.

US Naval Ship Charles Drew in India on 'longest, most complex' visit 

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon. French President Macron said that it will be a mistake for Israeli PM to reject a ceasefire in Lebanon. Watch to know more.

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Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky&nbsp;have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president&nbsp;also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with&nbsp;the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris, in Washington DC.

Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly".&nbsp;

“I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-great-salesman-zelensky-of-wanting-democrats-to-win-presidential-polls-761592">Also read:&nbsp;Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls</a>

The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump.

Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates.

Watch |&nbsp;Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia

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After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount".&nbsp;

<h2>Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman'</h2>

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky&nbsp;comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’.

"Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”.

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Republican presidential candidate met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, in Washington DC. Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly". “I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said. Also read: Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump. Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates. Watch | Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia × After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount". Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman' The meeting between Trump and Zelensky comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’. "Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump boasts 'very good relationship' with Zelensky, says if elected will resolve conflict 'very quickly'

A Brazilian public figure, with over 13 million followers on Instagram, has come under fire for dancing during live TV coverage of a fatal bus crash that resulted in the death of three football athletes.

Last weekend, a deadly bus crash in Pirai, Rio de Janeiro, claimed the lives of athletes from the Coritiba Crocodiles, a Brazilian American football team. However, as journalist Isabela Campos was reporting from the scene live, MC Livinho disrupted the coverage and started dancing behind her.

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MC Livinho didn’t stop even as the camera crew signalled him to move away.

<h2>Internet livid</h2>

Livinho’s action drew massive criticism on social media, as he was&nbsp;accused of showing disrespect towards the victims of the tragedy.

Some questioned Livinho's sense of responsibility as a public figure, singer and influencer.

<h2>Half-hearted apology</h2>

As the criticism mounted, the Brazilian influencer posted a half-hearted apology video on social media. He defended himself saying he didn’t know that an accident had happened there.

“Everyone was saying that an accident had happened, and here we are stuck in traffic. We didn’t know that any accident had happened, you know?” he claimed.

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He continued, “I want to express my condolences for the loss you had, right? Because now that I went online, I saw fans saying, ‘It was an accident.’ So, my condolences to everyone… For those who know Livinho, I will never stop bringing you joy. I will never stop bringing you my self-esteem, my talk.”

However, his apology was brushed off by users as mere insincere and a superficial attempt to salvage his reputation.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Brazilian public figure, with over 13 million followers on Instagram, has come under fire for dancing during live TV coverage of a fatal bus crash that resulted in the death of three football athletes.

A Brazilian public figure, with over 13 million followers on Instagram, has come under fire for dancing during live TV coverage of a fatal bus crash that resulted in the death of three football athletes. Last weekend, a deadly bus crash in Pirai, Rio de Janeiro, claimed the lives of athletes from the Coritiba Crocodiles, a Brazilian American football team. However, as journalist Isabela Campos was reporting from the scene live, MC Livinho disrupted the coverage and started dancing behind her. Mc Livinho invadindo o link ao vivo de um acidente de ônibus na Serra das Araras, onde vitimou três pessoas do Coritiba Crocodiles, equipe de futebol americano tricampeã brasileira, pra dançar Tik Tok.NOJENTO!!#Luto Meus sentimentos aos familiares e amigos nessa tragédia 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/PQaX1ioa0O — TuitaWill III 🕺🏻🇧🇷🇺🇲 (@TuuitaWill) September 21, 2024 × MC Livinho didn’t stop even as the camera crew signalled him to move away. Internet livid Livinho’s action drew massive criticism on social media, as he was accused of showing disrespect towards the victims of the tragedy. Some questioned Livinho's sense of responsibility as a public figure, singer and influencer. Half-hearted apology As the criticism mounted, the Brazilian influencer posted a half-hearted apology video on social media. He defended himself saying he didn’t know that an accident had happened there. “Everyone was saying that an accident had happened, and here we are stuck in traffic. We didn’t know that any accident had happened, you know?” he claimed. Also read: Social media platform X is preparing to request the restoration of its service in Brazil He continued, “I want to express my condolences for the loss you had, right? Because now that I went online, I saw fans saying, ‘It was an accident.’ So, my condolences to everyone… For those who know Livinho, I will never stop bringing you joy. I will never stop bringing you my self-esteem, my talk.” However, his apology was brushed off by users as mere insincere and a superficial attempt to salvage his reputation. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Brazilian figure shamed for dancing during live coverage of fatal bus crash

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Many delegates started leaving the&nbsp;United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)&nbsp;as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders&nbsp;on Friday (Sep 27). The audience started shouting 'shame shame', prompting&nbsp;the Jewish leader to start&nbsp;off&nbsp;by&nbsp;pledging to counter 'slander' at the world body.

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"After I heard the lies and slanders leveled at my country by many of the speakers at this podium, I decided to come here and set the record straight," Netanyahu said.

The Israeli PM also warned Iran that if it dares to strike his country, "we will strike you back." He added that there was no place in Iran that Israeli agencies couldn't reach.

The leader slammed Gaza's Hamas and Lebanon-based Hezbollah, saying both militant groups had fired more than 8,000 rockets at Israel since the war began on October 7.&nbsp;

The Israeli PM&nbsp;said&nbsp;that "Hamas has got to go" and the militant group would have no role in the reconstruction of Gaza as he vowed to fight until "total victory."

"If Hamas stays in power, it will regroup... and attack Israel again and again and again... So Hamas has got to go," Netanyahu said to diplomats.

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He also slammed the United Nations for&nbsp;its unfair treatment of his country, saying it had become a "contemptuous farce".

"I say to you, until Israel – until the Jewish state – is treated like other nations, until this anti-Semitic swamp is drained, the UN will be viewed by fair-minded people everywhere as nothing more than a contemptuous farce," he said.

Since Monday, Israel has shifted its focus from Gaza to its northern front with Lebanon where heavy bombing has reportedly killed 700 people and sparked an exodus of around 118,000 people.

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Netanyahu said Israel would continue the strikes on Lebanon "until we meet our objectives."

The UN, on Friday, said that a "catastrophic" intensification of Israeli attacks targeting Hezbollah militants had left Lebanon facing its "deadliest period... in a generation."

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Many delegates started leaving the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders on Friday (Sep 27).

Many delegates started leaving the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders on Friday (Sep 27). The audience started shouting 'shame shame', prompting the Jewish leader to start off by pledging to counter 'slander' at the world body. עשרות דיפלומטים יוצאים מהאולם לאות מחאה כשנתניהו מתחיל לדבר pic.twitter.com/Jl7ahLZ0JW — Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) September 27, 2024 × "After I heard the lies and slanders leveled at my country by many of the speakers at this podium, I decided to come here and set the record straight," Netanyahu said. The Israeli PM also warned Iran that if it dares to strike his country, "we will strike you back." He added that there was no place in Iran that Israeli agencies couldn't reach. The leader slammed Gaza's Hamas and Lebanon-based Hezbollah, saying both militant groups had fired more than 8,000 rockets at Israel since the war began on October 7. The Israeli PM said that "Hamas has got to go" and the militant group would have no role in the reconstruction of Gaza as he vowed to fight until "total victory." "If Hamas stays in power, it will regroup... and attack Israel again and again and again... So Hamas has got to go," Netanyahu said to diplomats. Also read: 'Gaza is a non-stop nightmare,' UN chief Guterres tells world leaders at General Assembly He also slammed the United Nations for its unfair treatment of his country, saying it had become a "contemptuous farce". "I say to you, until Israel – until the Jewish state – is treated like other nations, until this anti-Semitic swamp is drained, the UN will be viewed by fair-minded people everywhere as nothing more than a contemptuous farce," he said. Since Monday, Israel has shifted its focus from Gaza to its northern front with Lebanon where heavy bombing has reportedly killed 700 people and sparked an exodus of around 118,000 people. Also read: Gaza war: Half of hostages held by Hamas since Oct 7 have died, PM Netanyahu tells MPs Netanyahu said Israel would continue the strikes on Lebanon "until we meet our objectives." The UN, on Friday, said that a "catastrophic" intensification of Israeli attacks targeting Hezbollah militants had left Lebanon facing its "deadliest period... in a generation." (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park&nbsp;kicked a woman out after&nbsp;she tried to sneak her&nbsp;children inside the park&nbsp;for free. Disneyland&nbsp;is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A video, which is said to be of the incident, was&nbsp;posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel&nbsp;while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish.

As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day.&nbsp;

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The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation.

The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation.&nbsp;

The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement.&nbsp;

This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high&nbsp;ticket prices.&nbsp;

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A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park.

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Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman. A video, which is said to be of the incident, was posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish. As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day. According to Anaheim Police the woman who was arrested at Disneyland yesterday allegedly tried to pass her children off as under 2 years old. pic.twitter.com/LKY2l6AHXa — Matt Desmond (@DisneyScoopGuy) September 25, 2024 × Also Read | Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation. The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation. The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement. This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high ticket prices. Also Read | ‘Free-speech champion’ Musk slammed for banning journalist for sharing 'hacked' Vance dossier A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Woman arrested and thrown out for trying to sneak in kids without tickets at Disneyland

In a bold move that signals a significant shift in policy, Japan has sailed a warship through the Taiwan strait for the first time drawing sharp criticism from China. Our next story explores how this bold maneuver by Tokyo underscores growing tensions in the region as the US and its allies increase their military presence to challenge China's territorial claims. Watch in for more details!

Japan Destroyer Passes Through Taiwan Strait, Angering China

With the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israel says it has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen that set off air raid sirens across Israel's populous Central Area including the Metropolis of Tel Aviv. Watch to know more.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has revised Russia's nuclear doctrine, expanding the rules for nuclear weapon use. This move comes as the West considers allowing Ukraine to strike deep within Russia with long-range missiles.

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Many delegates started leaving the UN General Assembly as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders. The audience started shouting 'shame shame'. The Jewish leader started off by pledging to counter 'slander' at the world body.

Israeli PM Netanyahu Addresses UNGA High-Level Debate, Audience Shouts 'Shame Shame'

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their&nbsp;boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo.&nbsp;

According to the statement of US&nbsp;Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around.&nbsp;

Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.”

Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after&nbsp;warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall.&nbsp;

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Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. &nbsp;

According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina.

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Georgia Governor&nbsp;Brian Kemp said&nbsp;two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state&nbsp;overnight, raising the total death toll due to&nbsp;Hurricane Helene to three.&nbsp;

Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car.

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The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land.

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo. According to the statement of US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around. Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.” Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall. Also Read | Hezbollah strikes Israeli city Tiberias after Israel’s 'savage' Beirut strikes Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina. Also Read | After France and US, UK backs India's bid for permanent seat on UNSC Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state overnight, raising the total death toll due to Hurricane Helene to three. Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected." Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land

United Nations nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi has reacted to North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons. In an interview he said that the world must pursue dialogue with the DPRK despite its violations of UN sanctions and international law.

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American officials have confirmed that China's newest nuclear submarine sank in a dock. According to American officials the incident took place earlier this year between around May and June which came to light with the help of satellite images. Watch to know more.

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Ireland's plan for the nearly 14 billion pounds or 15.6 billion dollars tax bill from a recent apple court ruling. The windfall is the result of an order by the European union's top court for apple to pay the bill. The Irish prime minister Simon Harris said this tax boon will be used for housing, energy and water infrastructure.

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A landslide at an illegal gold mine in western Indonesia has killed at least 15 people and buried dozens of others in the abandoned pit with rescue workers struggling to locate the missing, officials said Friday.&nbsp;

Unlicensed mines are common across the mineral-rich Southeast Asian archipelago, where abandoned sites attract locals who hunt for leftover gold ore without proper safety equipment.

The landslide hit a remote site in West Sumatra province on Sumatra island Thursday evening after heavy rains in the area, provincial disaster mitigation agency spokesperson Ilham Wahab told AFP.

"The information we can provide was that a landslide occurred at a gold mine last night, causing several people to be buried. Efforts to search for the victims are ongoing," he said. Ilhan added that 15 people were killed and three injured, with rescuers searching for 25 others.&nbsp;

Footage seen by AFP showed rescuers loading one of the dead into an ambulance near the disaster site in the district of Solok. The Solok district disaster agency said in a statement sent to AFP that the landslide took place at an abandoned "illegal" mine.

"The landslide location is on an old mining pit that had been abandoned by previous miners," it said. 
Ilham said all activities at the site had been halted as search efforts for the missing were ongoing.

<h2>- Arduous search effort -</h2>

Search efforts were being hindered by the remote location, with rescuers including police officers, soldiers and civilians having to walk for hours from the nearest village to reach the area, Ilham said.

"The location is quite far, the terrain is tough. This has hampered evacuation efforts but people are helping so that this evacuation process can be carried out quickly," he said.

The Solok district disaster agency said in its statement that the area had no mobile phone signal, making it hard for rescuers to communicate with each other.

Agency official Irwan Effendy said "the victims include people who conducted manual gold mining activities".

Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, typically between November and April, but some disasters caused by adverse weather have taken place outside that season in recent years.

In July, at least 27 people were killed after a landslide struck near an illegal gold mine on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

In May, at least 15 people died after landslides and flooding in South Sulawesi province swept away dozens of houses and damaged roads.

A landslide in the same province a month before killed 20 people.&nbsp;

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A landslide at an illegal gold mine in western Indonesia has killed at least 15 people and buried dozens of others in the abandoned pit with rescue workers struggling to locate the missing, officials said Friday.

A landslide at an illegal gold mine in western Indonesia has killed at least 15 people and buried dozens of others in the abandoned pit with rescue workers struggling to locate the missing, officials said Friday. Unlicensed mines are common across the mineral-rich Southeast Asian archipelago, where abandoned sites attract locals who hunt for leftover gold ore without proper safety equipment. The landslide hit a remote site in West Sumatra province on Sumatra island Thursday evening after heavy rains in the area, provincial disaster mitigation agency spokesperson Ilham Wahab told AFP. "The information we can provide was that a landslide occurred at a gold mine last night, causing several people to be buried. Efforts to search for the victims are ongoing," he said. Ilhan added that 15 people were killed and three injured, with rescuers searching for 25 others. Footage seen by AFP showed rescuers loading one of the dead into an ambulance near the disaster site in the district of Solok. The Solok district disaster agency said in a statement sent to AFP that the landslide took place at an abandoned "illegal" mine. "The landslide location is on an old mining pit that had been abandoned by previous miners," it said. Ilham said all activities at the site had been halted as search efforts for the missing were ongoing. - Arduous search effort - Search efforts were being hindered by the remote location, with rescuers including police officers, soldiers and civilians having to walk for hours from the nearest village to reach the area, Ilham said. "The location is quite far, the terrain is tough. This has hampered evacuation efforts but people are helping so that this evacuation process can be carried out quickly," he said. The Solok district disaster agency said in its statement that the area had no mobile phone signal, making it hard for rescuers to communicate with each other. Agency official Irwan Effendy said "the victims include people who conducted manual gold mining activities". Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, typically between November and April, but some disasters caused by adverse weather have taken place outside that season in recent years. In July, at least 27 people were killed after a landslide struck near an illegal gold mine on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi. In May, at least 15 people died after landslides and flooding in South Sulawesi province swept away dozens of houses and damaged roads. A landslide in the same province a month before killed 20 people. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At least 15 killed after landslide at Indonesia’s illegal gold mine, dozens missing

New York's top bureaucrats are being hit with a whirlwind of corruption charges and probes. In the latest New York's mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal probe this comes barely two weeks after the resignation of the city's police chief.

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Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president.

Since he began his 2024 presidential campaign, he has been launching a series of branded products.&nbsp;

With less than two months to go for the US presidential elections, Trump's latest business venture has been catching attention, raising questions about the ethics of monetising his campaign.

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The website for various products, however, has a note, saying that proceeds from their sales do not directly benefit Trump or his campaign, adding that each is subject to a “paid license agreement.”

The most expensive watch, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel, is available in three 18-karat gold styles and is worth $100,000.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, another "Fight Fight Fight" model is listed as $499.&nbsp;

Earlier in March, US Republican nominee Trump released a video on his Truth Social platform, urging his supporters to spend $59.99 for a "God Bless the USA Bible", inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad.&nbsp;

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A disclaimer on a sales website states that the watches are covered by an agreement to license Trump’s brand but are not sold by the former president, The Trump Organization, or any of their respective affiliates. &nbsp;

The company listed as the sales entity, TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC, said that it uses Trump’s name and image under a paid license agreement.

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Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president.

Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Since he began his 2024 presidential campaign, he has been launching a series of branded products. With less than two months to go for the US presidential elections, Trump's latest business venture has been catching attention, raising questions about the ethics of monetising his campaign. Also read: Trump's media venture faces steep stock decline, valuation drops to $2.9 bn The website for various products, however, has a note, saying that proceeds from their sales do not directly benefit Trump or his campaign, adding that each is subject to a “paid license agreement.” The most expensive watch, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel, is available in three 18-karat gold styles and is worth $100,000. Meanwhile, another "Fight Fight Fight" model is listed as $499. Earlier in March, US Republican nominee Trump released a video on his Truth Social platform, urging his supporters to spend $59.99 for a "God Bless the USA Bible", inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad. Watch | Donald Trump businesses received millions in foreign payments while he was in office × A disclaimer on a sales website states that the watches are covered by an agreement to license Trump’s brand but are not sold by the former president, The Trump Organization, or any of their respective affiliates. The company listed as the sales entity, TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC, said that it uses Trump’s name and image under a paid license agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump unveils new business venture: Gold, diamond watches worth up to $100k ahead of elections

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US and French backed proposal for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah and this comes when Washington has insisted that the truce plan was coordinated with Israel before the announcement regarding the truce plan was made. Watch to know more.

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Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large.

In a speech before political and civil society leaders that opened his three-day visit to the country, Francis denounced the "tragic instances of child abuse" as a stain on the Church's legacy.

"It is our shame and our humiliation," Francis told the gathering at the Laeken Palace royal residency.&nbsp;

"The Church must be ashamed and must seek forgiveness," he said.&nbsp;

The 87-year-old pontiff is due to meet with a group of clerical sexual assault victims in Brussels in the afternoon, as part of a three-day stay in the European nation tarred by decades of scandals and cover-ups.

The meeting with around 15 victims, taking place at 6:30 pm (1630 GMT) at the Vatican's diplomatic mission, was being held with the "utmost discretion", according to the Belgian church.

It was arranged after a hard-hitting documentary last year put Belgium's abuse scandal back on the front pages, prompting many new victims to come forward.

In an open letter published by Le Soir newspaper this month, some demanded the pope address paedophilia and set up a process for financial reparations.

"Words alone are not enough. Concrete measures must also be taken," Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said in a preamble to the pope's speech.&nbsp;

The pontiff said the abuse scandal was "a scourge that the Church is addressing firmly and decisively by listening to and accompanying those who have been wounded, and by implementing a prevention programme throughout the world".

<h2>- Forced adoptions -&nbsp;</h2>

Francis has made combating sexual assault in the Church a main mission of his papacy, and insisted on a "zero tolerance" policy in the wake of wide-reaching abuse scandals around the world.

During his speech, Francis also said he was "saddened" to learn about a forced adoptions scandal in Belgium that saw institutions run by nuns give up the babies of thousands of underage girls and unmarried women.

"We see how the bitter fruit of wrongdoing and criminality was mixed in with what was unfortunately the prevailing view in all parts of society at that time," he said.&nbsp;

Belgium's HLN news site estimates that up to 30,000 children were taken from their mothers in Belgium between 1945 and the 1980s.

Bishops in Belgium apologised in 2023 and requested an independent investigation after fresh testimonies emerged from women and people claiming to have been "sold" by the Catholic Church to their adoptive family.

Child sexual abuse and forced adoptions have "badly damaged trust" between the Church and society, De Croo said.

In a sign of the work yet to be done, the program of an open-air mass concluding Francis's trip on Sunday had to be changed at the last minute after it emerged that the closing hymn was composed by a priest accused of sexual abuse.

The blunder prompted the head of the Belgian bishops' conference, Archbishop Luc Terlinden, to admit that the Church needed to get better at keeping a tab on cases and perpetrators.&nbsp;

"This represents a great challenge for us, but we must think about it seriously with the help of lawyers and psychologists," he told a local broadcaster. The composer, who died this month, reportedly settled a sexual abuse case in 2002.

<h2>- On the wane -</h2>

The Argentinian pope arrived in Belgium on Thursday evening after spending the day in neighbouring Luxembourg, where he made a plea for international diplomacy amid flaring conflicts across the globe.

He was welcomed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who hosted him on Friday morning, and he will head on to meet with academics at the Catholic university of Leuven in Dutch-speaking Flanders -- whose 600th anniversary next year is the official reason for Francis's visit.

On Saturday, during what is his 46th trip abroad, Francis will meet the clergy at the vast Basilica of the Sacred Heart before holding discussions with students at Louvain-la-Neuve in French-speaking Wallonia, notably on climate issues.

The last papal visit to Brussels was in 1995, when John Paul II attended the beatification of Saint Damien, who dedicated his life to lepers.

Nearly 65 per cent of Belgium's population is Christian, including 58 per cent who are Catholic, according to figures from Louvain university.

But their numbers are on the wane, reflecting a decline across Europe.

During his weekly general audience, Francis said he hoped his visit could be "the opportunity for a new impetus of faith".

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Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large.

Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large. In a speech before political and civil society leaders that opened his three-day visit to the country, Francis denounced the "tragic instances of child abuse" as a stain on the Church's legacy. "It is our shame and our humiliation," Francis told the gathering at the Laeken Palace royal residency. "The Church must be ashamed and must seek forgiveness," he said. The 87-year-old pontiff is due to meet with a group of clerical sexual assault victims in Brussels in the afternoon, as part of a three-day stay in the European nation tarred by decades of scandals and cover-ups. The meeting with around 15 victims, taking place at 6:30 pm (1630 GMT) at the Vatican's diplomatic mission, was being held with the "utmost discretion", according to the Belgian church. It was arranged after a hard-hitting documentary last year put Belgium's abuse scandal back on the front pages, prompting many new victims to come forward. In an open letter published by Le Soir newspaper this month, some demanded the pope address paedophilia and set up a process for financial reparations. "Words alone are not enough. Concrete measures must also be taken," Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said in a preamble to the pope's speech. The pontiff said the abuse scandal was "a scourge that the Church is addressing firmly and decisively by listening to and accompanying those who have been wounded, and by implementing a prevention programme throughout the world". - Forced adoptions - Francis has made combating sexual assault in the Church a main mission of his papacy, and insisted on a "zero tolerance" policy in the wake of wide-reaching abuse scandals around the world. During his speech, Francis also said he was "saddened" to learn about a forced adoptions scandal in Belgium that saw institutions run by nuns give up the babies of thousands of underage girls and unmarried women. "We see how the bitter fruit of wrongdoing and criminality was mixed in with what was unfortunately the prevailing view in all parts of society at that time," he said. Belgium's HLN news site estimates that up to 30,000 children were taken from their mothers in Belgium between 1945 and the 1980s. Bishops in Belgium apologised in 2023 and requested an independent investigation after fresh testimonies emerged from women and people claiming to have been "sold" by the Catholic Church to their adoptive family. Child sexual abuse and forced adoptions have "badly damaged trust" between the Church and society, De Croo said. In a sign of the work yet to be done, the program of an open-air mass concluding Francis's trip on Sunday had to be changed at the last minute after it emerged that the closing hymn was composed by a priest accused of sexual abuse. The blunder prompted the head of the Belgian bishops' conference, Archbishop Luc Terlinden, to admit that the Church needed to get better at keeping a tab on cases and perpetrators. "This represents a great challenge for us, but we must think about it seriously with the help of lawyers and psychologists," he told a local broadcaster. The composer, who died this month, reportedly settled a sexual abuse case in 2002. - On the wane - The Argentinian pope arrived in Belgium on Thursday evening after spending the day in neighbouring Luxembourg, where he made a plea for international diplomacy amid flaring conflicts across the globe. He was welcomed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who hosted him on Friday morning, and he will head on to meet with academics at the Catholic university of Leuven in Dutch-speaking Flanders -- whose 600th anniversary next year is the official reason for Francis's visit. On Saturday, during what is his 46th trip abroad, Francis will meet the clergy at the vast Basilica of the Sacred Heart before holding discussions with students at Louvain-la-Neuve in French-speaking Wallonia, notably on climate issues. The last papal visit to Brussels was in 1995, when John Paul II attended the beatification of Saint Damien, who dedicated his life to lepers. Nearly 65 per cent of Belgium's population is Christian, including 58 per cent who are Catholic, according to figures from Louvain university. But their numbers are on the wane, reflecting a decline across Europe. During his weekly general audience, Francis said he hoped his visit could be "the opportunity for a new impetus of faith". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Pope Francis says the Catholic Church must 'seek forgiveness' for child sexual abuse