The news as booleans and numbers, with no opinions. Every ten minutes The BANN reads the world's news feeds, gathers the articles about the same event, and breaks it down into checkable claims: what is so, and what was counted.
During his four-day state visit to France, Pope Leo XIV held a Paris Mass attended by about 800,000 people, addressed about 150,000 in Lourdes, met seven abuse survivors and discussed abuse with bishops. He concluded with a European address and Mass in Metz.
330,000people
A 2021 independent inquiry estimated that about 330,000 people were abused as minors by clergy or others associated with the French Catholic Church over seven decades.
Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats at its Ramallah representative office, giving them seven days to return Israeli-issued papers. Israel said the move responded to the Netherlands enforcing a settlement-goods ban from September 22.
7days
Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah must return their Israeli-issued diplomatic documentation within seven days.
BBC reporting from Taiz describes intensified fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. The fighting has displaced civilians and followed the Houthis’ seizure of Mokha on 10 September.
5ambulances
At least five ambulances headed toward Taiz’s main hospital within half an hour.
Cuban officials condemned the US oil blockade as collective punishment and warned that military action would be an international crime. Cuba said diplomatic channels remain open, while Donald Trump said military action may not be necessary.
60years
The United States has maintained an economic embargo on Cuba for more than 60 years.