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Pope Francis, speaking to journalists aboard the papal plane en route to France, said he travels to the country to proclaim Christ's peace. The remark came as the pontiff began his visit to France, framing the trip as a message of peace. Further details about his itinerary and reception were not provided.

The White House has barred CNN from joining the press pool travelling with President Trump aboard Air Force One, according to Politico. The move escalates tensions between the administration and the network, and is drawing criticism as an unprecedented step against press access, with debate growing over whether the administration can restrict which news organisations cover the president's travel.

Heathrow Airport's long-debated third runway may now not open until 2039, according to a BBC News report. The possible delay pushes back one of the UK's most contested infrastructure projects by several years. Expansion supporters argue the runway is vital for growth and connectivity, while critics oppose it on environmental and noise grounds. The reported timeline will add to debate over whether the project will ever be built.

Elon Musk, in a new interview with CCTV Finance, said he recommends people visit China as much as they can, citing the country's many attractions. He described taking the bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an as a great experience and praised the train stations. The remarks are drawing attention as Musk continues to speak warmly about China while his companies maintain major business ties there.

The White House has removed CNN from the press pool traveling on Air Force One, escalating an ongoing dispute between the administration and the press corps over access to the president. The move, reported by NPR, marks a significant step in the growing conflict over which news organizations get to cover presidential travel, raising concerns among journalism groups about press freedom and equal access.

A Nor'easter storm is impacting travel for millions of people, with flight delays, cancellations and hazardous road conditions expected across the northeastern United States. The storm is bringing heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel as cleanup and recovery efforts get underway.