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Rights group accuses Israel of dismantling ‘Palestinian existence’ in West BankWorld1:47

Israeli rights group B'Tselem says Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank are part of a broader project intended to make it impossible for Palestinians to exist together as a people. Its report, “The Elimination Project,” alleges five linked tactics: violence, ethnic cleansing, movement restrictions, economic strangulation, and social and political destruction.

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Pennsylvania records third measles-related deathHealth2:32

A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman died with what appeared to be measles-related complications, while also experiencing ongoing lung conditions including asthma and COPD, the coroner’s office said. It would be the state’s third measles-related death during the outbreak. Pennsylvania has confirmed 693 cases this year, including 99 in the past week.

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At least 6 dead, 129 missing after passenger ferry capsizes in IndonesiaWorld1:57

A passenger ferry carrying more than 240 people capsized in bad weather in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday, killing at least six and leaving 129 missing. At least 108 people were rescued as navy and coast guard teams expanded the search near the vessel’s last known position. The captain had reported rough seas and waves up to 3 metres before sending a distress call.

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4 hospitalized after crane collapses at Miami construction siteOther0:49

Officials said an 85-foot (26-meter) crane at a construction site in an upscale Miami neighborhood toppled onto a passing vehicle Monday morning, setting it ablaze and injuring the driver and three construction workers. All four were hospitalized.

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AI Bosses Urge Caution, Bonds ClimbTech56:52

AI developers including Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the Trump administration over calls for an industrywide slowdown in AI development. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Mike Shepard explains the growing tensions.

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Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacksWorld

A widely viewed video on X purporting to show Houthis ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries is actually footage from a 2024 Houthi military exercise. Football commentary and blurred flags were added; the originals show Israel, the UK and the US. Other viral clips tied to Houthi attacks on a Saudi Aramco refinery came from unrelated fires in Texas and Russia.

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Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in TurkeySociety

Turkish police raided gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists on Sunday, arresting at least 60 people. Officials said the operation was intended to promote traditional family values, while activists said Turkey’s LGBTQ community is frequently targeted by the government.

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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery launches blockbuster IPOEconomy5:01

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched the biggest share sale ever seen on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery. He described it as a “people’s IPO” intended to give Nigerians a chance to share in the plant’s wealth potential, with trading expected to begin in November. Global oil prices also kept rising after Houthi attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West oil pipeline.

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Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87Culture1:13

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating looks for stars, has died at 87. He was especially famous for designing outfits for Cher throughout her career.

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Why the United Kingdom is facing new calls for independencePolitics

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are challenging London’s authority, arguing that its days of control are running out. The report examines what is at stake for the UK’s nations and how serious the challenge to the union is, including Scottish First Minister John Swinney’s call for self-determination.

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‘O Canada!’: NFL team sparks outrage with stadium anthem choiceSports

The Buffalo Bills announced that The Barenaked Ladies will perform Canada’s national anthem during the pregame festivities at next Thursday’s Highmark Stadium opener against the Detroit Lions. The game will officially open the Buffalo region’s new $2.2 billion stadium, a choice that has prompted fan outrage.

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Women account for 98% of August job gainsEconomy

Gender economist Katica Roy examines a major gender shift in the labor market, with women accounting for virtually all payroll gains last month.

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Trump-Xi meeting to focus on AI; Trump says ‘whoever wins AI wins victory’Politics

The United States is hosting a G20 energy meeting focused on the Middle East crisis and global energy security. Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, China signed an agreement to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas. Trump said the United States must stay ahead in AI, while an expert said he is concerned about China stealing U.S. AI models.

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Nigeria's Dangote refinery aims to raise $1.6 billionEconomy12:16

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is opening ownership to the public and plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across Africa. The edition also reports on President Felix Tshisekedi’s call for the National Service to clean Kinshasa’s streets and the Olympic flame’s tour of Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games.

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Sweden will get new government if centre-left lead holds, Andersson saysPolitics3:55

Sweden’s centre-left opposition is leading the parliamentary election, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says the country will have a new government if that result holds. A partial count put the bloc on track for 175 of 349 seats, a one-seat majority.

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European Parliament to establish office in OttawaPolitics

The European Parliament plans to open an office in Ottawa as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to deepen ties between Canada and the European Union.

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Africa’s richest man just got richerEconomy2:58

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is launching the continent’s largest-ever IPO for his Lagos oil refinery. The project, along with a second refinery planned in Kenya, will still need billions of dollars in future funding.

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NYC sues Trump administration over new immigration rulePolitics

New York City filed suit Monday to challenge a federal rule scheduled to take effect Friday. Democratic-led states say it would give Donald Trump’s administration broad discretion to deny green cards to immigrants who depend on public assistance for food, health care, housing and other basic needs.

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