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How the world sees Lindsay ClancyWorld

Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges over the deaths of her three young children. Her trial in Massachusetts has drawn international attention and divided opinion, prompting debate over how the US prosecutes mothers accused of killing their children and what charges they face. Countries including the UK, Canada and Australia have specific statutes that could lead to different charges.

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Control tower audio released after Amazon plane crash in MiamiWorld

Control tower audio has been released after an Amazon aircraft overran the runway in Miami. The plane arrived from San Juan around 2 p.m. Sunday and crossed a road serving nearby warehouses and businesses. Officials said five people died, three were critically injured and two others were hospitalized with less serious injuries.

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First Look: Sony’s new headphones bring back an old favoriteTech

Sony is introducing a more affordable 2026 headphone lineup with updated features and improved sound, while reviving a familiar favorite. Tech writer Henry Casey takes an early look at what has changed, which upgrades stand out and how the models fit into Sony’s wider headphone range.

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Germany’s AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt vote but falls short of absolute majorityPolitics

The Alternative for Germany has won the election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, but is three seats short of an absolute majority. That could keep it from leading Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II. Stanford University’s Ulrich Bruckner weighs in.

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LIVE: NYC Climate Week panels hosted by AP and AP Fund for JournalismScience

AP and the AP Fund for Journalism host a series of discussions on how climate change is discussed, how global conflicts are speeding the shift to green energy, and how local stories about people’s connections with nature can resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Learning Malay: Trainer introduces advanced classes as tuition centre reports growing demandSociety

At least one Malay language trainer has begun offering more advanced classes this year, mainly for non-native speakers, while a tuition centre says demand is rising among younger learners. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in last month’s National Day Rally Speech that Singaporeans could benefit from learning the language and better appreciating its culture given the country’s regional location.

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Israel faces growing doctor shortage as 1,370 leaveHealth

A new Tel Aviv University study says at least 1,370 doctors left Israel between 2023 and 2025, warning that the trend could worsen shortages already affecting the country’s health system. A study author says concerns began during the government’s judicial overhaul push and intensified after October 2023.

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CNA Explains: Why aren’t more qualified educators choosing infant care?Society

Singapore is working to make infant care more affordable and accessible, but expanding uptake will increase demand for staff. The sector is expected to need another 1,800 educators by 2030, even though more than 90 per cent of qualified pre-school educators currently do not work in infant care. The report examines what is deterring them.

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Indonesia volcano: Scoot deploys relief flights for stranded passengersWorld

Singapore budget carrier Scoot says it has arranged two relief flights between Singapore and Semarang after the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted dozens of flights linking Singapore and Jakarta. It has also added capacity on Singapore-Yogyakarta services.

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Trump calls Canada’s dollar imbalance with US ‘unacceptable’Economy

As Canada prepares to impose “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on US goods nearly two weeks after Donald Trump introduced 50 per cent tariffs, the US president has criticized what he calls Canada’s dollar imbalance with the United States.

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'BLOWOUT': New jobs report SHOCKS Wall StreetEconomy

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling responds to the August jobs report, which showed 162,000 jobs added. The discussion focuses on Labor Day economic momentum and data-center growth.

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Nigerian children kept out of school by armed gangsSociety

Nigeria has one of the world’s largest populations of children out of school, with the UN estimating that about 19 million are missing out. Threats from armed gangs and abductions are among the factors. In north-west Nigeria, two young people describe overcoming the odds after an armed bandit attack.

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UN rights chief urges accountability after 23 deaths in US immigration custodyWorld

The UN rights chief is calling for accountability after 23 people died in US immigration custody in 2026. A June report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights said deaths in ICE custody had reached their highest rate in more than a decade amid Trump’s crackdown.

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner meet with Putin and ZelenskyyWorld

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of a renewed diplomatic effort. The trip came after both sides intensified aerial attacks in the all-out war, now lasting more than 4½ years.

TThe Associated Press
Why is Israel targeting people and places that appear to pose no threat?World

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, including two infants. Nine died when a residential building in Kfar Rumman was hit, while another strike on a car carrying rescuers killed two of them. Sami Nader of the Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs offers further analysis.

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