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Frédéric Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at clinics in Besançon between 2008 and 2017 to showcase his resuscitation skills, resulting in 12 deaths. He denies the charges, claiming innocence, while prosecutors describe the case as unprecedented in French legal history, with the trial expected to last until December. Want More Context? 🔎

York Regional Police are seeking witnesses to a failed home invasion in Vaughan, Ont., that occurred on Aug. 31, 2025, around 2:20 a.m. Three male suspects, at least one armed with a handgun, attempted to break into a home occupied by two adults and two children but fled in an SUV after triggering the security alarm, leaving no injuries or stolen items. Want More Context? 🔎

By Michelle NicholsSouth Korea has finalized a draft U.N. Security Council resolution to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but a vote is not yet scheduled. Meanwhile, Britain, France, and Germany are attempting to reimpose sanctions due to Iran's non-compliance with a nuclear deal, while Russia and China propose extending the deal and resuming negotiations. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 10 people were killed and over 60 injured when a freight train collided with a double-decker bus in an industrial zone near Atlacomulco, Mexico, on September 8, 2025. The incident's cause remains unclear, although videos indicate the bus was stalled on the tracks; authorities and the train operator, Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico, are investigating the crash. Want More Context? 🔎

Lachlan Murdoch has secured a $3.3 billion deal to control the family's media empire, ensuring it remains conservative post-Rupert Murdoch's death, while his siblings receive $1.1 billion each for their shares. This agreement resolves ongoing litigation over the family trust and establishes a new trust that guarantees Lachlan's leadership until at least 2050. Want More Context? 🔎

Four hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains, who had taken psychedelic mushrooms, were rescued after straying off the trail and calling for help due to one member's severe disorientation. The group was located by rangers and firefighters, guided back to safety, and none required hospitalization, highlighting the risks of hiking under the influence of hallucinogens in treacherous terrain. Want More Context? 🔎