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The crisis at Washington’s Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts is heading towards a new court hearing on 23 September, after a protest attended by about 1,500 people and rulings blocking the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the building without congressional approval. The dispute involves the institution’s name, its closure, its $257 million renovation project and the possibility of sweeping changes.
The United States proposed creating a mutual notification mechanism with China for artificial intelligence-related incidents reaching the level of a national security threat during economic talks in New York. The discussions aim to prepare cooperation and dispute files ahead of an expected summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington on 24 and 25 September.
US and Chinese officials agreed, after eight hours of talks in New York, to continue meetings and establish bilateral dialogue on artificial intelligence. The talks precede a planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the White House on 24 September, amid efforts to extend the trade truce and address outstanding economic and political issues.
Washington is preparing to receive Chinese President Xi Jinping for a visit expected to place artificial intelligence among the main issues on the agenda, alongside a White House dinner attended by leaders of US technology companies. The visit comes as the gap between American and Chinese models narrows and disagreements grow over the pace of development and safety controls.
New York is receiving around 130 heads of state and government for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, amid financial pressures and declining consensus among major powers. Discussions are led by the confrontation in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war and artificial intelligence governance, alongside the crises’ repercussions for shipping, energy, food and global trade.
The removal of rapper Macklemore from the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour after he chanted “Free Palestine” led four artists to withdraw and prompted calls for a boycott. Sheeran apologised during a Philadelphia concert and criticised Israel’s war on Gaza and the pressure exerted by American stadium owners over the content of performances.
Joshua Van won his rematch against Brazil’s Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision in Los Angeles, securing his second defence of the UFC flyweight title. The victory came months after their first bout ended with Pantoja suffering an injury after just 26 seconds.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a task force to oversee regulation of the artificial intelligence sector and appoint an official known as the “AI czar”. He said the technology’s negative effects would be addressed through the existing legal system, rejecting new federal rules that could curb the sector’s growth.
A fighter jet assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted an aircraft that entered restricted airspace near the Camp David resort in Maryland, where US President Donald Trump is spending the weekend. The fighter released warning flares before safely escorting the pilot away from the area.
Four artists and bands have withdrawn from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore after he was dropped over his pro-Palestinian stance during the New Jersey shows. The promoter attributed the decision to venues refusing to host shows featuring the American rapper, while those involved have offered differing accounts of responsibility for it.
The White House is preparing to host a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on 24 September, with prominent technology and business leaders including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Sam Altman in attendance. The three-day visit comes amid growing US-China competition, particularly in artificial intelligence.
The US Department of Defence has released its sixth batch of files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, comprising documents, studies, video footage and audio recordings dating from 1952 to 2025. They include research from a former classified military programme and reports of sightings in the Middle East, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and US states.
Disputes are intensifying in the United States ahead of the November elections over postal voting, proof of citizenship, identity cards and redistricting. Karine Jean-Pierre accuses Donald Trump’s administration of adopting measures that restrict minority participation, while the administration says its actions seek to protect election integrity.
US congressional bodies have opened an investigation into the rerouting of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, which were sent from Australia to the United States for maintenance before heading towards Hong Kong. The shipment, whose exact location remains unknown, includes a cockpit canopy equipped with classified technology.
A report, citing six US officials familiar with internal data, said at least 22 US service members had died since the war with Iran began, compared with 18 deaths listed in the Pentagon database. Another official estimated the toll at about 23 deaths.
World leaders are preparing to meet at the United Nations headquarters in New York from Tuesday, with the US war on Iran, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the Palestinian issue expected to dominate discussions, alongside artificial intelligence regulation, climate action and the selection of a new secretary-general.
The US State Department has announced restrictions on the access of the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly meetings in New York to wholesale markets and luxury goods shops. One proposal would bar delegation members from shopping at large members-only stores without the department’s explicit permission.
Egyptian physicist Ahmed El-Gendy, at the University of Texas, has developed an experimental nanotechnology that uses a low magnetic field to generate mechanical force targeting cancer cells without heating. Animal trials showed solid tumours shrinking and some disappearing, but the technology still requires broader studies and regulatory approval before clinical trials can begin.
Russia and China vetoed a US-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of an expert panel monitoring the implementation of UN sanctions on Iran. The measure received 11 votes in favour, while Pakistan and Somalia abstained, amid disagreement over the legality of reimposing sanctions on Tehran.
A total of 152 countries backed a General Assembly resolution calling on the United States to immediately reverse its decision to bar the Palestinian delegation from attending the 81st session in New York. President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to deliver his address via video on September 24, after Washington refused to issue entry visas to the delegation for a second consecutive year.
Artists and bands scheduled for the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore after he was dropped for supporting Palestine during a concert in New Jersey. Sheeran attributed the decision to tour organisers and stadium owners, while Macklemore pledged to donate his net earnings to aid Palestinians.
The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff called on the military to prepare for combat operations extending from Earth into lunar space, as Washington announced that it was operating space-control weapons in orbit. The Space Force says the preparations are aimed at protecting US interests and deterring potential threats.
The United States has extended visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials, a decision that includes President Mahmoud Abbas and prevents him from attending next week’s UN General Assembly meetings in New York. The Palestinians will participate through their diplomats accredited to the international organization.
Disagreement is widening in the United States over regulating advanced artificial intelligence systems, amid congressional proposals to slow, suspend or shut down dangerous models. While technology leaders and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, opponents of broad restrictions warn that they could weaken innovation and give China an advantage in the technology race.
