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The UK government says the test in British waters advances autonomous naval technology, but supplied details do not establish operational readiness.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly raised restrictions on press access during a meeting with President Donald Trump ahead of Trump’s scheduled UN address.

Al Jazeera reports that the influencers praised US troops for serving the United States, but provided no details about the visit’s official status.

Donald Trump’s return to the General Assembly comes as attention centres on the Iran war, alleged Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire and the direction of US policy.

World leaders are arriving for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with Al Jazeera identifying conflict and declining confidence in global institutions as issues to watch.

The unpublished deal would expand the US role in Greenland’s defence while recognising Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination.

The proposed agreement removes a major legal obstacle to Paramount’s planned acquisition, but does not confirm the takeover is complete.

Agreement with California and 11 other US states sets production, employment and news-independence conditions for Paramount’s proposed US$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Sanna Manjang appeared before a Banjul military court over allegations he deserted the armed forces in 2017, following the end of Yahya Jammeh’s rule.

Authorities estimate that thousands remain in the Spanish enclave after a record increase in arrivals in July.

Vladimir Putin’s party won more than 58 per cent of the vote in an election criticised over opposition access, international monitoring and voting in occupied Ukrainian territories.

The unveiling was overshadowed by the reported absence of major television networks and an inaudible speech.

Xi Jinping’s Washington talks with Donald Trump are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence and critical supply chains as the European Union weighs its response to pressure from both powers.

Eaton was convicted of attempted murder after a jury rejected his insanity defence. He remains jailed pending sentencing.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged a ban on autonomous weapons, though the source does not detail the proposal’s scope or legal status.

Nine protesters attached themselves to five “lock-ons” during an action over the company’s alleged weapons supply to Israel, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

Investigative journalist Sofia Alvarez Jurado has discussed a Forbidden Stories project examining Donald Trump’s migrant policy and deportation system.

FIFA’s president will ask the Council to consider an external review after an abandoned plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in World Cup commercial rights triggered opposition and boycott threats.

Hundreds of thousands of children have resumed in-person learning in tents, temporary classrooms and damaged schools after nearly three years away.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reported by Al Jazeera shows declining support among Republicans amid economic concerns and the Iran war.

Real Madrid players’ participation in a solidarity campaign has divided Spanish football, with Barcelona declining and questions raised over political messaging and player awareness.

Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami has begun a protest march towards Islamabad in response to rising fuel prices, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

Flavio, Carlos and Jair Renan Bolsonaro are campaigning for national and legislative office in a region strongly aligned with their father, raising questions about the future of Bolsonarism.

The UN secretary-general says escalating conflicts and institutional division are worsening humanitarian and economic pressures, particularly in developing countries.

Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were expelled from the Communist Party after Chinese state media accused them of corruption, political indiscipline and disloyalty.

The White House has escalated its dispute with the press by barring three major outlets, prompting plans for a First Amendment lawsuit.

The French singer says Cyrus’s track “Redlights” resembles her song “The Sphinx”, but says she is not pursuing legal action.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an “imminent threat to life” as Typhoon Dujuan approaches, with evacuation advice issued across six prefectures including Tokyo.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says foreign aviation providers supporting Iranian carriers could face secondary sanctions and lose access to the US dollar system from 23 September.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, the UN secretary-general discusses global crises, the Middle East and the future of the international body before his final General Assembly.

More than 3,000 Yemenis have reportedly reached Djibouti in recent days, while the UN estimates that more than 120,000 people have been displaced by the latest escalation.

Government offices will shorten on-site hours, promote public transport and introduce limited free metro and BRT travel amid reported fuel and economic pressures.

The Left has won the most votes in Berlin’s state election, but Elif Eralp’s path to the governing mayor’s office depends on coalition partners and a majority in the House of Representatives.

The CDU fell below the 5 per cent threshold in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, prompting Chancellor Friedrich Merz to call the result a “disaster”.

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission says Google unlawfully processed users’ location data and must comply with the GDPR within six months.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico say their journalists’ credentials were revoked without notice, while five major networks suspend designated White House pool coverage.

The Egyptian reached the top of the Professional Squash Association rankings after defeating Hania El Hammamy in the Qatar Classic final.

The proposed mechanism would allow Washington and Beijing to warn each other about serious artificial intelligence incidents, but China has not confirmed its acceptance.

UKMTO says two crew members suffered minor injuries, while the tanker reportedly continued under its own power.

Police have not established whether the deaths are linked, while activists say laws will not protect women without functioning support, policing and justice systems.

Governments are reassessing nuclear power to manage rising electricity demand, energy-security risks and emissions targets, but major regulatory and financing hurdles remain.

The chancellor says the CDU-SPD government is vital to Germany’s “democratic future” after major losses in two state elections.

Twenty-seven parties are campaigning across markets, neighbourhoods and digital platforms before a vote for 395 House of Representatives seats.