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World Service,22 Sep 2026,49 mins

Trump repeats Iran ultimatum

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President Trump has been defending his actions against Iran, in a combative address at the UN General Assembly in New York. He's said he faces a choice about doing a deal with Iran or annihilating it. We have the latest. We also discuss why all the major US TV networks decided to pull out of White House pool duties - in effect boycotting presidential events. The rate at which women are killed in South Africa is five times higher than the global average, according to UN Women. Some people there are frustrated by the lack of action from authorities - and have taken the safety of women into their own hands. We hear from two of them. A video in India showing a teenage girl being sexually assaulted and her male friend beaten by a group of men in Bihar state has sparked widespread outrage. Our reporter explains. The developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean has officially exceeded previous temperature records, making it the strongest in history, with weeks still to go before it reaches its peak. Governments are urging people to think about how they can best prepare - by stocking up on essential food items. We've been hearing from people around the world. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. Credit: MIKE SEGAR/Reuters)

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