Defiant Netanyahu, NATO airspace, National Guard in Memphis

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Amy Langfield September 26, 2025 By Amy Langfield September 26, 2025 Happy Friday and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the Israeli prime minister addresses the United Nations; Russian intrusions into NATO airspace are causing alarm; and Memphis residents are finally learning more about National Guard plans for their city. UP FIRST Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Friday. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Facing global isolation at UN, a defiant Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas Surrounded by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told fellow world leaders on Friday that his nation "must finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Delegates at UNGA walk out as Netanyahu speaks Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital kill at least 9 people, the Houthi rebels say UN adds 68 companies to blacklist for alleged complicity in rights violations in Israeli settlements TOP STORIES Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happening Intrusions into NATO's airspace blamed on Russia reached an unprecedented scale this month, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the alliance's willingness and ability to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says Ukraine's front line grows bigger as Russia shifts tactics, top commander says Moldova bars pro-Russian party from tense parliamentary election Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week For two weeks, Memphis has been bracing for an influx of National Guard troops after President Donald Trump announced his intention to deploy them to the city. On Friday, residents finally learned more about that plan, and it looks to be very different from the deployments in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ In rare rebuke, federal officials discipline ICE officer for shoving woman in New York Florida officials announce more than 6,000 immigration arrests Chicago approves $90M payout over disgraced ex-sergeant who framed hundreds for drug crimes ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS This photo provided by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport shows CommuteAir Flight 4339, which was safely stopped by an engineered materials arresting system bed at the end of a runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, on Thursday in Roanoke, Va. (Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport via AP) Virginia airport: A plane had to be stopped by a safety zone at the end of the runway Blackout ends: Sinclair brings Jimmy Kimmel's show back to its ABC-affiliated stations  New York: Gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers had CTE, medical examiner confirms  Random victims targeted: Arizona jury convicts man in string of shootings that killed 8 in metro Phoenix  Compulsory identity cards: UK says it will introduce digital ID cards, reviving a contentious idea  Black Liberation Army: Assata Shakur, a fugitive militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba WATCH: Giorgio Armani remembered with final collection TRENDING A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana in July. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Ghana's fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with the national flag. These are just some of Ghana's fantasy coffins, known as Abebuo, which translates to "proverb." Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT