DatelineHQ roundup: Pope Leo XIV's recovery and UAE–France talks in Abu Dhabi

Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his lung, according to a Vatican statement. Tests confirmed a localized lung adenocarcinoma, and an oncological assessment found no further treatment necessary. The 71-year-old had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on 13 October and has resumed his weekly general audience. Read the full story: Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, doctors say

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Abu Dhabi on 19 October 2026 during Macron's official visit. Talks covered economic, investment, energy, advanced technology and AI cooperation, along with maritime security and global energy supplies. Read the full story: UAE, French presidents discuss energy and AI cooperation in Abu Dhabi

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