Netanyahu told the United Nations that Israel’s war in Gaza is the “opposite of genocide,” a statement that dominated global coverage. A Trump‑appointed judge blocked a White House media ban, while the president later hosted a state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with outlets noting the menu details. Rapper Macklemore announced a Free Palestine tour after a fallout with Ed Sheeran. Sports news highlighted UEFA Nations League matches between the Netherlands and Germany and between Portugal and Wales, and the NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for a controversial celebration. In New York, the city asked a court to shut down the Polymarket gambling platform, defying the Trump administration, and an Iranian‑American group filed a lawsuit against Trump over the war.