Majik AssociatesMorning editionMorning edition · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · World · Canada · Business · Culture

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Sunday’s morning brief

“You’ve got to move forward and find avenues that will help you.”— Theresa

The morning in one breath

Gaza’s reported death toll has passed 74,000; Carney says Canada must prepare for the ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S. military action; Wall Street ended its first winning week in three; and Godzilla Minus Zero has become the franchise’s first R-rated film.

World headlines

The biggest verified world developments, led by Gaza.

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Displaced Palestinians among tents in Gaza City

Associated Press via The Herald ReviewUpdated Sept. 27, 2026 · 3:52 a.m.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000

Gaza’s Health Ministry says 74,016 Palestinians have been killed and 175,068 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. The ceasefire remains stalled, with Israel controlling more than half of Gaza.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000Leigh Journal · APCenter Israeli attacks kill 7 Palestinians in central, northern Gaza over 48 hoursPress TV UK

Canada

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Carney says Canada prepares for an ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S. military action

The prime minister stressed it is not the base case, but said it would be irresponsible not to prepare. He also discussed reducing dependence on American-linked technology and diversifying defence and economic ties.

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Canada–U.S. attack risk: Carney says conflict unlikelyThe Canada Report Carney says Canada prepared for an ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S. military actionParticle

War & conflict

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Associated Press via BusinessMirrorSept. 27, 2026

Lavrov rejects Germany’s call to step back from ‘dangerous’ escalation

After the first German–Russian foreign-minister meeting since the 2022 invasion, Lavrov accused Berlin of becoming Kyiv’s main sponsor and said Russia’s fight would be ‘seen through to the end.’

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Lavrov brands U.S. ‘warmongers’ at UNQNC News Lavrov accuses the EU and demands reform of the UNDemocrata

Business & money

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Associated Press via 990 The AnswerSept. 25, 2026 · 4:20 p.m.

Wall Street closes its first winning week in three

The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday to 7,743.41, the Dow gained 0.9% to 51,828.62 and the Nasdaq added 0.5% to 27,068.72 as oil and Treasury yields eased.

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How major U.S. stock indexes fared FridayBarchartCenter

Entertainment

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ premieres with the franchise’s first R rating

The sequel to Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One premiered Saturday at the New York Film Festival. Early Rotten Tomatoes reviews were at 93–94%; North American theatres open Nov. 6.

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Rotten Tomatoes score is inComicBasics NYFF-bound ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ is R-ratedThe Playlist