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Singapore haze: Air purifier sales jump by up to 70%Society

Demand is rising for appliances that promise cleaner and cooler air as people prepare their homes and indoor spaces in case conditions deteriorate. One retailer reported a 70 per cent increase in air purifier sales in a single week.

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Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefireWorld

Israeli air attacks have escalated across southern Lebanon in recent weeks, reducing entire neighbourhoods to rubble as civilian deaths rise. The report examines why the situation worsened despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in June.

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Wong, Chan Chun Sing to address political office holders’ salary review in ParliamentPolitics11:06

Singapore’s Parliament will focus on the salary review for political office holders and Members of Parliament when it sits on Sep 8. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make ministerial statements responding to the review by an independent committee formed to examine political office holders’ pay.

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Morning News NOW Full Episode – Sept. 7World1:33:08

Five people died after an Amazon-branded cargo plane ran off the runway at Miami Airport. The program also reports that the U.S. bombed three Iranian oil tankers and that drivers face record Labor Day gas prices.

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Two friends hit the road for a good causeSociety

On “Beg-Knows America,” David Begnaud meets two friends who travel for a good cause, along with a man who reads to shelter pets and other stories.

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Marina Square transformation: Hotels step up curated experiences; mall rents could riseEconomy

Some hotels in the Marina Square complex are increasing efforts to offer distinctive, curated experiences as the precinct prepares for a major transformation. Marina Square Shopping Mall is due to close next March for redevelopment. Analysts say the closure could divert shoppers to nearby malls, lifting footfall and potentially rents.

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Is quitting good for you?Society

Journalist and author Lindsay Crouse discusses her new book, “The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out,” in an interview with “CBS Mornings.”

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Will AfD win in Germany boost France’s far right?Politics

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) came first in Sunday’s Saxony-Anhalt state election, exit polls showed, bringing the far-right party close to taking state-level power for the first time since World War Two. The result has drawn attention across Europe, particularly in France ahead of next year’s national election, when veteran far-right politician Marine Le Pen could become president.

FFrance 24 English
'Running out of money': Iran is approaching financial 'collapse'World

Heritage Foundation National Security Vice President Victoria Coates discusses Iran’s planned restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz and argues for maximum economic pressure. She also analyzes the meeting between US envoys and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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What does AfD’s historic German state election win mean for Europe?Politics

The far-right AfD finished first in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, bringing it within reach of governing at state level for the first time since World War Two. Europe Editor Rachel Armstrong examines what the result could mean for the continent.

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Volcanic eruption in Indonesia causes widespread travel disruptionWorld

Anak Krakatau erupted over the weekend, and experts warned that further eruptions were highly likely. Ash from the volcano forced schools and seven airports to close, disrupting flights for an estimated 170,000 passengers.

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Céline Dion and Jay-Z bring their hits to ParisCulture12:01

Arts24’s Jennifer Ben Brahim previews some of Paris’s most anticipated concerts this week, including Céline Dion’s 16 sold-out shows at La Défense Arena and Jay-Z’s celebration of his 30-year career at the Stade de France.

FFrance 24 English
What now for Germany’s Merz after AfD win?Politics

The far-right AfD’s victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt is a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and a warning to other European leaders confronting sluggish growth and disillusionment with mainstream politics. Voters focused their anger on living costs, pensions and economic insecurity as Merz’s personal approval ratings fell to record lows.

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Saxony-Anhalt poll: ‘A huge blow for the CDU, but also a huge win for the AfD’Politics

Markus Ziener, a visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, says the AfD’s breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt could mark a historic turning point in post-war German politics. He highlights both the scale of the far right’s success and the fact that many AfD voters had previously been politically disengaged, rather than merely abandoning established parties.

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