Myanmar's military government says detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest and had her sentence reduced to 18 years. State media released an image of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate sitting with two uniformed officials, though her son claims the photograph is old and says he has received no proof that she is alive.

In the United States, political tensions are rising as Republican and Democratic lawmakers argue over a deadline for President Donald Trump to obtain authorization from Congress to continue military action against Iran. The dispute highlights deep divisions in Washington over war powers and foreign policy.

Meanwhile, Britain's terror threat level has been raised to severe following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London. In Mali, Islamist militants are urging citizens to unite against the military government after a recent failed attempt to seize power. In central London, a new artwork by the elusive street artist Banksy has unexpectedly appeared, drawing public attention.