Global National: Sept. 1

Israelis are urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate with Hamas after six captives were found dead in Gaza. In this year’s Paralympics, more than 150 countries are being represented, demonstrating the global participation and support for disabled athletes. Ukraine has sent a team of 74 Paralympians to Paris, including at least one soldier who was injured during Russia’s invasion. Brazil has suspended access to Elon Musk’s X platform after the social media giant failed to meet a key deadline to name a legal representative in the country. Canadian authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and responsibility before getting behind the wheel this long weekend. Australian workers now have the legal right to ignore their bosses after work hours, as a new “right to disconnect” law has come into effect Down Under. Will Canada be next? Plus, as September arrives, so does the eagerly anticipated apple-picking season in Canada. This year’s harvests present a mixed picture across the country.