BBC World News

1. Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'

   Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

2. Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

   The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.

3. White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

   Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.

4. Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage

   The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.

5. Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'

   Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.