International press reviews 25th anniversary of 9/11 and war on terror

The international press is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by revisiting the war on terror, assessing its outcomes and shortcomings, and examining how the events continue to shape global security policies. Coverage across continents highlights both the operational successes and the strategic missteps that have defined the two‑decade‑long campaign, while also noting the lingering humanitarian and diplomatic challenges that remain unresolved.

In France, the far‑right National Rally party is attempting to distance itself from the racist remarks made by a party security official who also serves as a police officer. The comments, delivered while the officer was on duty, prompted swift condemnation from civil‑rights groups and led the party to issue a public statement asserting that the statements do not reflect its official stance. The incident underscores ongoing tensions within European political movements over issues of race and law‑enforcement affiliation.

Separately, paleontologists have announced the discovery of a fossilized feather that may illuminate why avian species survived the Cretaceous‑Paleogene extinction event that eliminated the dinosaurs. Preliminary analysis suggests the feather’s structure points to physiological adaptations that could have conferred resilience during the post‑impact climate upheaval. Researchers say the find could refine existing theories about the evolutionary pathways that enabled birds to persist while other lineages perished.