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France hosts Ukraine summit

France has been hosting a meeting of what's known as The Coalition of the Willing.

President Macron says 26 countries are ready to contribute troops or other resources to guarantee security in Ukraine after any ceasefire or peace deal with Russia. We speak to our regional experts about today's meeting.

The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience. We speak to fashion writers about his legacy.

Lisbon's mayor has said the deadly funicular crash is "one of the biggest tragedies" in the city's recent history and they "need answers". The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Mark Lowen is in the capital and speaks to local people there.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon.

(Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron arrive to give a press conference following the Coalition of the Willing Summit, at the Elysee presidential Palace, in Paris, France on September 4, 2025. Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/REUTERS)

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