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The Globe & Mail
U.S. government heads for first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff
Hegseth attacks 'fat generals' inside the Pentagon
Israel rejects idea of Palestinian state as condemnation of Trump-inspired peace plan builds
Hegseth criticizes ‘fat generals’ and diversity focus, at unusual gathering of military brass
India silent on how Canada’s terrorist listing of Bishnoi gang will affect warming ties
The Guardian
Trump gives Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza peace plan or face ‘a very sad end’ – live
Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t like Britain’, Starmer tells Labour conference – UK politics live
NatureScot may raise ‘more than £100m’ in private investment for conservation
Ukrainian detained in Poland over 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions
Second victim dies following shooting at Texas immigration facility
ABC
Hegseth slams 'fat generals' and diversity initiatives in US military
Eight-month streak of rising home prices shows no sign of ending
China bans all BHP iron ore cargoes as pricing dispute escalates
More sunscreens pulled from shelves over SPF concerns
New trial for man previously found guilty of footballer's stabbing murder
BBC
Madagascar police fire tear gas as president fails to placate protesters
Hegseth and Trump reiterate 'warrior' ethos in remarks to top US generals
Watch: What do Gazans and Israelis think of Trump's plan?
Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
CBC
Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'woke' culture in U.S. military
Hundreds of Iranians held on U.S. immigration charges to be deported to Iran: Tehran official
UN appeals to Taliban to restore internet, telecommunications access across Afghanistan
Comedians performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival called out for 'whitewashing' country's regime
Nearly 100 children hurt, several feared dead and dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses
National Post
Texas teacher sorry for feeding sick kitten to classroom snake, district says
Actor Josh Hartnett out of hospital, ‘back to work’ after collision with Newfoundland police car
Home design: Serenity now
Netanyahu touts ‘historic’ Washington visit as Israeli leaders react to Trump’s Gaza plan
FIRST READING: Canadian AI research position open only to disabled women and ‘gender equity-seeking persons’
Al Jazeera
Madagascar president dissolves government after deadly protests
Palestinians in Gaza react to Trump plan on ending Israel’s war
Why is the US government on the brink of a shutdown? What will it mean?
Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?
Key takeaways from US President Trump’s ‘Gaza peace plan’
Times of India
EU summit: US to send anti-drone defences to Denmark; Zelenskyy deploys 'specialists'
Caught on camera: Man sprints out of ground with Asia Cup trophy - watch
Three family members of 'Meet the Putmans' pass away in a tragic car accident
Rajvir Jawanda remains in 'critical condition': Hospital confirms no improvement
India re-elected to ICAO council with ‘highest ever mandate’
New York Times
U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say
Michigan Church Attacker Is Said to Have Held a Grudge Against Mormons
In-Game Sports Betting Is Growing. So Are the Concerns.
Florida Hands Over Prime Miami Property for Trump Library
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Meta’s A.I. Chatbot Is Dangerous for Kids
Nation Africa
Ruto: Uhuru’s Linda Mama was good but Linda Jamii is better
Court freezes Sh229m assets linked to suspended KNH boss Kamuri
KNH murders: Suspect's lawyers challenge psychiatric report
'I survived 19 months in Al-Shabaab captivity'
After failed Mutai impeachment, Kericho MCAs now target his CECs
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong gears up for National Day celebrations as Xi delivers upbeat message
Critics take aim at China’s new K visa for foreign STEM talent
Unrest in Philippine military? Ire of old guard could spell trouble for Marcos
Xi renews warning against Taiwan independence in National Day address
Trump, Hegseth declare end to ‘woke’ US military culture, to end quotas
National Public Radio
'Like ice melting': Journalists warn press freedom is in decline across Asia
Scientists create human eggs in the lab, using skin cells
Second detainee dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility
Energy Dept. tells employees not to use words including 'climate change' and 'green'
The U.N. mission appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access in Afghanistan
Japan Times
Nissan management shake-up plans reported as sharks circle
Japanese sake brewery to make foray into Indian market
Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel-cell tech
British PM Rishi Sunak avoids wipeout in key local elections
Extreme heat and weather conditions attributed to stagnant jet stream