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Opposition figures and commentators are calling for a forensic examination of the bitcoin wallets of Manuel Adorni, former spokesman for Argentine President Javier Milei, saying his explanations about the holdings have failed to convince. The request has fuelled debate in Argentina over transparency among senior officials and their personal crypto finances.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a full address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The speech was carried live by major news outlets, including the Associated Press, and drew a large international audience as viewers followed the Israeli leader's remarks on the world stage. Coverage is ongoing as reactions to the address come in from diplomats and the public.

The name of Japanese actress Kaoru Yachigusa is topping search interest in Japan. The renewed attention comes as media outlets, including TV Asahi News, report on the death of celebrated screenwriter So Kuramoto, known for 'Kita no Kuni kara' and 'Yasuragi no Sato', works closely associated with Yachigusa's career. Commentators are revisiting Kuramoto's legacy and the performers he worked with, prompting many to recall Yachigusa's roles in his dramas.

Demands are mounting for the US government to release the full files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019. Lawmakers and members of the public are pressing for transparency over records connected to his network of associates and the federal investigation into his trafficking ring.

Six members of Turkey's Human Rights Association (İHD) are due to stand trial on 29 September and 2 October after spending months in pre-trial detention. The International Federation for Human Rights is drawing attention to the case, raising concerns about the prosecution of rights defenders and the prolonged detention of the accused before their hearings begin.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association has published a policy brief arguing that immigration courts run by ICE operate with little public visibility, undermining due process rights for people in removal proceedings. The brief contends that a lack of transparency in these proceedings prevents fair oversight and access to counsel. The publication is drawing attention in ongoing debates over the structure and independence of the US immigration court system.

Associated Press photo coverage under the APTOPIX label shows Donald Trump and Xi Jinping featured together in news imagery, indicating a meeting or high-profile interaction between the US president and China's leader is drawing attention. Details beyond the headline are limited, but the pairing of the two leaders typically signals developments in US-China relations.

A conference was held in Zug, Switzerland, under the title 'De-escalation in cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy'. Discussions centred on how mediation and preventive diplomacy tools can be applied to reduce tensions and prevent conflicts in the digital domain. The event is associated with the OSCE, reflecting growing international attention to rules and dialogue in cyberspace.

The German farmers' association Bauernstimme has filed a direct action at the European Court against the EU's new genetic engineering regulation (NGT), which loosens rules for certain gene-edited crops. The group argues the law undermines labelling and traceability requirements for agriculture. The case adds to growing resistance from farming and environmental organisations to the EU's deregulation of new genomic techniques.

Canada and the European Union are exploring an 'associate membership' arrangement, and Canadian law firms are preparing for a resulting increase in European business. The discussions signal a deepening of Canada-EU ties beyond the existing trade agreement, and legal industry observers expect new cross-border work if the framework advances.