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Iran's president tells UN his country is 'victim of terrorism'

Iran's president says his country is open to dialogue to end the conflict.

Iran's president -- in an address to the UN in New York -- has said his country will never bend the knee to US bullying, but is open to dialogue to end the conflict. We have the latest.

Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined up to $391 for placing their feet on seats or playing loud audio, as well as eating, drinking or littering onboard. We hear from people around the world about what annoys them most when travelling on public transport.

We explain why the president of South Sudan has dissolved the parliament.

We hear another conversation about gender-based violence in South Africa.

Scotland now has the highest rate of drug deaths in Europe for the 8th year in a row, and there has also been a sharp rise in those deaths. We speak to our reporter.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: ran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. Credit: CAITLIN OCHS/Reuters)

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