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Andy Burnham faces a mounting challenge as anti-migration neofascism gains traction across the UK. Politicians are under pressure to confront hate, with Labour aiming to restore unity and trust while navigating a fractured public mood.
A man has opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur. Police officers have returned fire; the suspect has been hospitalised and has died, and one officer has been seriously wounded and remains hospitalised. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit and Belleville police have opened investigations and police have increased patrols near places of worship.
Céline Dion has returned to full live performance with a sold‑out 26‑show residency at the Plenitude Arena outside Paris. The 58‑year‑old has opened the run with a 2‑hour, 25‑song set; she has been performing despite a 2022 diagnosis of stiff‑person syndrome and has adjusted keys and pacing to protect her voice and stamina.
England’s white-ball unit dominates Sri Lanka at Southampton, with Baker claiming three wickets and Brook blasting 114 to propel a 254-run total; the hosts surge toward victory in Southampton, while the Sri Lankans bowled out for 135.
Two crypto billionaires have donated 72m to Reform UK, triggering a debate over caps on overseas and domestic political contributions as Parliament considers the Representation of the People Bill. The government is pushing to tighten rules while reform argues donations are legal. The story is developing as Lords debate the bill.
The government has faced rising inflation to 3.1% in August, driven by Middle East turmoil and higher fuel prices. Ministers are facing calls to act on the cost of living, with energy bills and transport costs under scrutiny ahead of the autumn Budget.