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Police officer, suspect injured in shooting near Belleville synagogueSociety

Police say 29-year-old Sean Ward was armed with a shotgun and fired at an officer outside a synagogue Sunday night near Belleville, Ont. A second officer returned fire. Ward is hospitalized in life-threatening condition, while the first officer was injured. The shooting occurred as members of the Jewish community gathered for Yom Kippur.

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UN at a crossroads as world leaders gather for 81st General AssemblyWorld

As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, Al Jazeera examines the organisation’s role amid a “tsunami of crises” and conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Lebanon. The programme explores the human cost of war, doubts over international law, and the UN’s struggle to retain trust amid geopolitical divisions and major budget cuts.

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Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war | The Global StoryWorld27:30

Although Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to say his “special military operation” in Ukraine is succeeding, estimates put Russian military casualties at 1.4 million killed and wounded since February 2022. Russia has gained only 2% of Ukraine’s land, while the Kremlin claims most Russians support Putin.

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EU moves to curb energy and water use by data centresTech

The European Commission has unveiled sustainability rules to monitor water and energy consumption at energy-intensive data centres. Minimum performance requirements, however, will not be introduced until 2027.

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What Is the Common Denominator in Germany’s Elections?Politics

Despite another disastrous election showing by Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office. He called the party’s heavy defeats in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin a “disaster.” Stanford University’s Ulrich Brückner weighs in.

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Ukraine launches largest-ever attack on Moscow as elections enter final dayWorld10:55

Ukraine carried out what was described as its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow and nearby areas as Russia’s parliamentary election reached its final day. Russia’s Defense Ministry said more than 1,900 drones, eight guided bombs, eight cruise missiles and four rockets were downed overnight, while Kyiv did not confirm the figures.

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Protesters gather in Austin after ICE agent shoots and wounds manWorld

Protesters demonstrated in Austin, Texas, against the Trump administration’s hardline anti-immigration campaign after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon. Relatives and his lawyer identified him as 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez; officials said he was taken to an Austin hospital in serious but stable condition.

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What Russia’s election means for the war in UkraineWorld

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has won a record supermajority in parliament in an election that excluded parties critical of the Kremlin and the war in Ukraine. The result strengthens the government’s political control and could enable constitutional changes, while raising questions about public support for the war and Russia’s next moves in Ukraine.

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How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’? | Inside StoryWorld

Europe says it is facing attacks across multiple fronts, including explosive-laden drones, sabotage, political interference and cyberattacks, and blames Russia as its war with Ukraine continues. Russia denies responsibility. The programme examines how hybrid war differs from military conflict and how countries can respond.

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Tehran claims US decided to resume strikes against Iran, vows retaliationWorld

Tehran says the United States has decided to resume strikes against Iran. The Iranian military believes attacks may restart and warns that its retaliation will have no limits, while Independent Institute analyst Ivan Eland weighs in on the renewed threats exchanged by both sides.

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Gaza ceasefire under strain as Israeli strikes continue across the stripWorld

The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire remains fragile as Israeli airstrikes and military operations continue near the yellow demarcation line. Palestinians are increasingly fearful, while Israel maintains its position in negotiations on the agreement’s second phase.

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LIVE: California attorney general speaks after Paramount settlementEconomy

Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, is speaking to the press after a settlement was reached between Paramount Skydance and 12 states. The states had challenged the company’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery purchase, a person familiar with the matter said.

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US, China plot Cold War-style ‘red phone’ for AI emergenciesTech

The United States and China are considering a notification system for serious artificial intelligence incidents. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also discusses the proposal and ongoing trade negotiations.

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Is Bitcoin’s Rally a Bet on a Weaker Dollar?Economy

Bitcoin rose nearly 25% into early September despite higher interest rates and a major setback for the Clarity Act. As US debt and Treasury policy fuel concerns about the dollar, the market may increasingly be treating Bitcoin as a hedge against currency debasement.

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Asian Games 2026: Singapore MMA fighter Tiffany Teo guaranteed at least silverSports

Singapore MMA fighter Tiffany Teo reached the women’s traditional 60kg final at the Asian Games after beating India’s Suchika Tariyal 2-0 in the semi-finals. The result guarantees her at least a silver medal; she will fight Uzbekistan’s Khilola Sobirova for gold on Sep 22.

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Trump to Meet Xi Over AI Safety Concerns: What You Need to KnowPolitics

President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss artificial intelligence. The talks come as Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three companies during testing in May.

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More than 40 Chinese literary treasures to make rare appearance in SingaporeCulture

More than 40 highly prized Chinese literary artefacts will be exhibited in Singapore from December. Most have never previously been shown outside China. The six-month immersive exhibition will examine the lasting legacy of the Four Great Classic Novels through original manuscripts, illustrations and interactive displays.

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News networks refuse White House pool coverage after CNN banPolitics

Television news networks are refusing to provide pool coverage of President Trump’s White House activities after the administration banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports on the latest dispute between the president and the media.

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