The World at a Glance
Updated 1:23pm EDT
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Israel shut its border with Jordan after a gunman killed three at a crossing point with the West Bank, amid rising regional tension.
2Venezuela’s opposition leader fled to Spain, a likely blow to the popular movement against President Nicolás Maduro that arose after July’s contested election.
3Super typhoon Yagi ripped through Vietnam after hitting China, with global supply chain disruptions likely to follow in its wake.
4Huawei is set to unveil a triple-folding smartphone Tuesday, after Apple releases a new iPhone Monday, as both vie for Chinese market share.
5Japan’s first casino is moving ahead, as the country tries to boost tourism despite a split in public opinion over enabling legal gambling.
6Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi began a three-day US visit Sunday in an effort to win the support of the Indian diaspora.
Domestic violence allegations shake Kenyan athletics
Kenya’s athletics community is grappling with multiple cases of domestic violence against female athletes.
Dylan Martinez/ReutersIsrael shuts down border with Jordan after West Bank shooting
At least three people were killed by a gunman on a bridge between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan.
REUTERS/Ammar AwadVenezuelan opposition leader flees to Spain as Maduro’s crackdown intensifies
Edmundo González left the country after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/ReutersHuawei’s tri-fold phone seeks to rival new Apple iPhone in China
The Chinese telecom giant is set to release its new phone alongside an EV line Tuesday.
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Super typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Asia, disrupting supply chains
The deadly storm has caused multiple key ports to close and damaged factories throughout China and Vietnam.
Minh Nguyen/ReutersAs Chile shifts right, its presidential campaign sees competing ultra-conservatives
Candidates aiming for the front of right-wing momentum include an apologist for dictatorship and a former YouTuber who questioned women’s suffrage.
Gabriel Boric/XTrump ‘press conference’ turns into rant against E. Jean Carroll, other accusers
The former president took no questions after speaking for nearly 50 minutes.
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Mark Cuban is Kamala Harris’ on-call billionaire. What’s he after?
The Shark Tank star and former Dallas Mavericks owner once talked with No Labels about a third-party run. These days, he’s in the KHive.
Gage Skidmore/Creative CommonsWhile Trump veered off-course, his top campaign advisers delivered GOP a clear plan
At the same time as the former president’s disjointed New York remarks, his team was giving House Republicans a promising outlook on a private call.
David Dee Delgado/ReutersTrump ‘press conference’ turns into rant against E. Jean Carroll, other accusers
The former president took no questions after speaking for nearly 50 minutes.
REUTERS/David Dee Delgado‘There’s no one like me in the Senate’: Union leader Dan Osborn looks for a Nebraska upset
The career mechanic talked to Semafor about his “working class” run against Sen. Deb Fischer.
Trump’s sentencing in hush-money case is delayed until after election
A New York judge postponed the sentencing from Sept. 18 to Nov. 26.
China calls on the US to end sanctions
Tariffs from the US and other countries are hurting the Chinese economy.
Principals Live with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Semafor to discuss the state of the presidential race, how she learned to wield power, and more.
Hunter Biden offers guilty plea in tax evasion case
US President Joe Biden’s son was facing his second federal trial this year, and could face up to 17 years in prison.
In Congress? Don’t count on a promotion if your presidential candidate wins
Every four years, ambitious members of Congress start envisioning themselves in the next administration. But there may be lots of dashed dreams next year.
Trump says Elon Musk will lead a government efficiency commission
The Republican presidential nominee said that if reelected, he would create a commission to audit federal spending headed by the tech billionaire.
Blaze fires contributor linked to alleged Russian operation
The fallout from a federal indictment continues across right-wing American media.
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August jobs report is weaker than expected
Hiring missed expectations in August, but unemployment edged down from the previous month.
Pavel Mikheyev/ReutersEx-Obama economic adviser Jason Furman on the one number the world is waiting for
Friday’s jobs report will determine whether, and by how much, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates later this month.
Biden to block Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel
The potential sale of US Steel has become a political flashpoint ahead of America’s November election.
Japan’s stock market slides in reaction to Wall Street tumble
Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped after US stocks fell over fears of an economic slowdown.
US Justice Department ramps up pressure on Nvidia as stock slumps
The US Department of Justice is probing the chipmaker on suspicions of antitrust violations following complaints from rivals.
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Huawei’s tri-fold phone seeks to rival new Apple iPhone in China
The Chinese telecom giant is set to release its new phone alongside an EV line Tuesday.
Tingshu Wang/File Photo/ReutersElon Musk is winning the AI race
On X, Musk plays the Trump-supporting uncle. In real life, he’s building a formidable empire.
David Swanson/File Photo/ReutersRoadrunner Venture Studios strikes Purdue startup deal
The pact would give Roadrunner a first look at promising academic research as it looks to build deep tech startups overcoming scientific challenges.
Uncle Sam wants to know: What can your country do for AI?
The US federal government is asking AI industry leaders and experts to help lay the groundwork for new policies.
China threatens to sanction Japan over chip sale restrictions
A retaliation by Beijing could hit Japan’s automotive industry.
Brazil Supreme Court judge threatens to suspend Elon Musk’s X
It’s the latest clash in a months-long legal tussle between Elon Musk and Brazil’s Supreme Court justice.
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Investors hope tech for hog poop ponds can solve AI’s water problems
AI is a massive water hog. Climate tech investors are looking for a payday in quenching its thirst.
ZwitterCoTrump is looming over US climate talks in China
John Podesta, the top US climate envoy, will meet his Chinese peers this week to try to lock in an ambitious deal for COP29 and discuss contingency plans for a Trump victory.
David Swanson/ReutersWhy mosquito-borne diseases are surging
Experts say rising global temperatures due to climate change have increased the number of habitable areas for the insect.
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Families shelter at a displacement site in Sudan. Faiz Abubakr/File Photo/Reuters
Domestic violence allegations shake Kenyan athletics
Kenya’s athletics community is grappling with multiple cases of domestic violence against female athletes.
Dylan Martinez/ReutersUN experts call for ‘impartial’ peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan
They warned that any countries supplying arms to the warring parties risked being complicit in human rights violations.
Families shelter at a displacement site in Sudan. Faiz Abubakr/File Photo/ReutersNigeria’s fuel scarcity deepens cost of living crisis
Higher fuel prices in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producer have pushed up the cost of food, threatening to undercut recent gains in tackling galloping inflation.
China targets ‘green infrastructure’ deals in $50B pledge to Africa
Beijing will partner with countries in areas including supply chains for key minerals needed for green technologies.
Ugandan Olympic runner dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
The athlete, who competed in Paris last month, suffered severe burns after she was attacked on Sunday.
China pledges to boost Nigeria investment after leaders meet in Beijing
China pledged to bolster Nigeria’s economy and allow Chinese investment in its energy and mineral resources.
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Mysterious influencer network pushed sexual smears of Harris
“Please God make it stop,” objected former New York Rep. George Santos.
Al Lucca/SemaforSemaforum: Kate Conger and Ryan Mac
The two New York Times tech reporters discuss their book on Twitter under Elon Musk.
OffBall launches as new sports culture brand
The site wants to use a human touch to curate the flood of conversations about sports in popular culture.
Mixed Signals: The sports boom — football, pickleball, tennis and, um, cricket
Are we in a supply-side sports crisis?
538’s model mystery
The most-scrutinized election forecast model in the US is back.
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Israel shuts down border with Jordan after West Bank shooting
At least three people were killed by a gunman on a bridge between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan.
REUTERS/Ammar AwadFinland to ban Russians from buying property over security concerns
Finland, which shares the longest land border with Russia of any NATO country, said it must protect itself from neighboring aggression.
Finland Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. Wikimedia CommonsUS Justice Department charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack
The indictment marks the first move by the Justice Department to take criminal action against Hamas over the Oct. 7 attacks.
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