Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO’s calls for a slowdown in AI development – but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
The Morning Risk Report: Congress Is Suddenly Waking Up to the AI Doomsday Threat
Plus: Treasury to sanction ‘large bank’ on Monday for Iran dealings, and a cluster of Polymarket accounts won big on companies audited by KPMG.
Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
Culiacán has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
TD Bank Mobilizes More than $108 Billion Commitment to Fuel Canada’s Infrastructure
The five-year pledge comes alongside research from TD Economics estimating that overall Canadian nation-building capital investments could reach up to $1.2 trillion by 2035.
EU offers Canada chance to become first 'associate member' in wake of Trump's trade war
The European Union wants Canada to become the block’s first “associate member”, as the country’s trade war with Donald Trump escalates.
Houthis capture more Yemeni Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb
The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup.
Thousands rally in support of Brazil's Lula as election campaigning heats up
With Brazil set to hold a Presidential election on October 4th, supporters of both incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and his main opponent Flavio Bolsonaro have been taking to the streets. Polls have the candidates, who are on opposite ends of political spectrum, neck and neck.
Dozens arrested as Turkish police raid LGBTQ bars, activists' homes
Turkish police on Sunday made dozens of arrests in a slew of raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists. Authorities said the raids came in the context of the “Decade of the Family” proclaimed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aimed at “protecting our children, the institution of the family and social…
A 'complicated autumn' awaits Sweden after knife-edge vote
Sweden’s general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.
