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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, laying out what Tehran describes as its red lines on three fronts: the nuclear question, relations with Israel, and regional security. The speech comes amid renewed international pressure over Iran's nuclear programme and continued tensions with Israel following recent conflict. Reactions are focusing on whether Iran's stated positions signal openness to negotiation or a hardening stance.

Immigrants' rights advocates, including the Asian Law Caucus, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new executive order from President Trump on birthright citizenship. The suit argues the order is unlawful and targets efforts to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States. Legal battles over the order are expected to move quickly through the courts.

A new study finds that Europe is overwhelmingly expanding legal access to abortion, with the procedure now legal almost everywhere in the EU. However, many countries still retain criminal penalties and practical barriers to care, and some Members of the European Parliament are calling for further EU-level action to guarantee access.

A commentary published in The Japan Times argues that American lawmakers must reform US protection laws for migrants who cannot safely be returned to their home countries, saying changes are needed to restore a consistent and humane framework. The piece calls on Congress to address gaps that leave people without safe countries of return in legal limbo.

Financial technology firm Finastra has reached a $3.13 million settlement in a lawsuit over a data breach, agreeing to compensate affected customers. The deal, subject to court approval, resolves claims tied to the company's handling of sensitive customer data. Privacy advocates are citing the case as another example of mounting legal and financial consequences for financial firms that suffer security failures.

A federal court has ruled that prediction market operator Kalshi is subject to Tennessee's gambling laws in relation to its sports event contracts. The decision means the company cannot treat its sports offerings as federally regulated financial products exempt from state gambling regulation in Tennessee. It marks a setback for Kalshi's efforts to expand sports event trading across US states and could prompt similar challenges elsewhere.

Eric Garcia has withdrawn from the Spain squad after picking up a knee injury while on international duty. Barcelona, however, are reportedly optimistic that the defender's problem is not serious and that he will be available again quickly. The club will monitor the knock in the coming days before deciding when he can return to training and matches.

Nvidia has reached a settlement in a trademark lawsuit concerning its 'Modulus' AI software, according to a Reuters report. The dispute centred on Nvidia's use of the Modulus name for its framework for building physics-based machine learning models. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the report, and the company has not issued a detailed public statement on the outcome.

Apple has been hit with $5.7 billion in damages following a patent lawsuit over the haptic vibration technology used in iPhones. The ruling concerns the Taptic Engine feedback feature in Apple's devices. Reports from PCMag are circulating widely as observers weigh the size of the penalty and whether Apple will appeal the decision.

A lawsuit has been filed against cannabis retailer Planet 13 over a data breach, drawing attention to how legal marijuana companies protect customer information. Because cannabis businesses operate heavily in cash and collect sensitive personal data under state licensing rules, the case is being read as a warning to the wider industry that weak data security practices could bring litigation and regulatory scrutiny.

Pope Leo travelled to Lourdes, the French shrine long known as a refuge for the sick and disabled, and used the occasion to speak out against legalised assisted dying. The message framed the pilgrimage site as a symbol of care for the vulnerable, contrasting with moves in several countries to permit euthanasia.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to bring in major changes to vape rules from October 1, according to the Manchester Evening News. The measures are reported as part of efforts to curb youth vaping, with details of what the new restrictions cover drawing attention across the region.

Bill Gates has said that while he embraces artificial intelligence in many areas of life and work, he draws the line at using it in his personal relationships. His remarks were picked up by multiple news outlets across the United States, adding to the ongoing debate about how far AI should be integrated into everyday human life.

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Lawson Lovering, according to an announcement reported by NBA.com. Details of the deal, including its length and terms, were not immediately available. Lovering, a center who played college basketball, now gets his shot at the NBA level as Memphis continues rounding out its roster ahead of the upcoming season.