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Donald Trump linked the Iran war to the fight against global terrorism during a remembrance ceremony for the 184 people killed at the Pentagon on 9/11. Speaking on Friday morning, the US president placed the conflict in the context of confronting terrorism and what he described as one of its persistent state sponsors. The ceremony commemorated those who died when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on September 9 2001.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the Banda Sea, north of Darwin, caused tremors to be felt across the city and its northern suburbs on Friday evening. Residents reported the shaking at about 9.30pm, with people in Jingili and Palmerston among those describing the effects. “Whole house shook here in Jingili,” one local said. Another resident in Palmerston reported: “Rocked for quite a bit.” A third person described the movement as “a gentle shaking but very unusual”. The Bureau of Meteorology said there was no tsunami threat to Australia.

Caroline Stanbury is launching a four-day Maldives retreat for women seeking personal growth, with applicants required to pay a $5,000 (£3,700) deposit before they can be approved. The Real Housewives of Dubai star, 50, is inviting guests to her Stanbury Retreats event on a private island in November. The full cost has not yet been disclosed. The programme will include group coaching focused on transformational conversations, alongside curated wellness and personal-growth experiences. Stanbury, who previously counted the then Prince Andrew among her close friends, describes herself as “the queen of reinvention” in promotional material for the retreat. “I want to…

Mikel Arteta has revealed how he deliberately disrupted Arsenal’s pre-season preparations, using delayed transport, uncomfortable surroundings and unexpected changes to keep his players alert. The Arsenal manager explained that his methods were designed to prepare the squad for the uncertainty of matchdays, where circumstances may not always be ideal. He joked that cancelling flights was beyond his control, but said he had found other ways to unsettle the team. Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal pre-season disruption “We cannot get that done, but just delay the transport, took a different route…” Arteta said during his latest press conference. He added: “We’ve done…

More than 800 volunteers gathered at Lumen Field in Seattle on Friday to pack over 266,000 meals for families facing food insecurity, turning the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks into a day of practical service. The two-hour event, held from 9am to 11am, was organised by the 9/11 Day Foundation as part of the largest annual day of charitable service in the United States. Seattle volunteers pack meals for Food Lifeline The morning began with an opening ceremony attended by Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins. Volunteers then worked in assembly lines, preparing…

Europe and the United States are level at 4-4 after the opening day of the Solheim Cup, following a dramatic finish in which Carlota Ciganda holed a 20-foot putt on the final green. The late putt secured a half for Europe and ensured the contest remained locked after the first day.

US prosecutors have reached a tentative plea agreement with former CIA official David Rush, who was found with more than $40 million (£30 million) worth of gold bars at his Virginia home, a court filing has said. The Justice Department and Mr Rush’s lawyer have asked a federal district court in Virginia to extend the deadline for filing an indictment until October 8, saying they had made “significant progress” towards resolving the case before trial. They said: “A pre-indictment resolution promotes the public interest by conserving government and judicial resources.” The filing did not state which charges Mr Rush might…

Former Premier League winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has appeared in court charged with assault by beating his wife at their Staffordshire home. The 34-year-old, who plays for MK Dons, is accused of assaulting Saira Mendez-Laing in June after police were called to the couple’s property in Shenstone. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charge last month. Mendez-Laing appeared at Cannock magistrates’ court on Friday and denied the allegation. He entered the building on crutches, confirming his name, age and address before making no further comment. The court heard that he is accused of repeatedly hitting his wife over the head and…

Rudy Giuliani and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani put aside their political differences with a handshake at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Giuliani, the former Republican mayor who recently delivered an anti-Muslim tirade aimed at Mamdani, also offered to pray for the city’s first Muslim mayor during their brief exchange, according to a person familiar with the conversation. “Rudy told him he knows it’s a tough job and he’s praying for him,” the person said. Mamdani later described the encounter as an exchange of “pleasantries” after attending a memorial service at a church…

Amazon has launched its Shop the Scene feature, allowing Prime Video viewers in the US to find and buy clothing and other products shown in films and television programmes through the Amazon Shopping app. The service is available across more than 600 Prime Video titles. Viewers can use their phone to browse items associated with the scene they are watching, with Amazon using artificial intelligence to identify the same or similar products. Matches will not always be exact, the company said. The feature is designed to limit disruption to viewing while allowing customers to move from watching a programme to…