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Canada Shocked by US-Style Shootings; Iran Talks Continue

Nine people died in Madagascar as Cyclone Gezani battered the island nation with violent winds and rain, toppling houses and causing major flooding, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) on Wednesday. The cyclone made landfall on Tuesday, slamming into Toamasina, the country's second-largest city, with winds reaching 250 kilometers per hour (Source 4).

Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday and said he insisted that negotiations with Iran continue as the U.S. pushes for a nuclear deal with Tehran (Source 2). Netanyahu spent nearly three hours at the White House but did not take questions from reporters. Prior to the meeting, Netanyahu's office stated that he wanted the U.S.-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile program and support for militant groups (Source 2).

In other news, a school shooting in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, has left residents reeling. Details about the suspect have not been released by police, but the community of Tumbler Ridge is likely to know the shooter's identity, according to Sky News. The premier of British Columbia, David Eby, struggled to find words when speaking about the incident, reflecting the shock felt by Canadians. (Source 1).

Across the globe, a traditional swordsmith in Japan is experiencing renewed interest in the centuries-old art of katana making. Akihira Kawasaki, a 57-year-old swordsmith in Saitama Prefecture, is seeing a new generation of fans drawn to the craft, thanks to popular culture influences like anime and video games (Source 3). Despite the resurgence, the profession faces challenges, including an aging workforce and a demanding five-year apprenticeship (Source 3).

Finally, Apple is reportedly still facing challenges with its overhauled Siri. The company delayed introducing more personalized features for Siri nearly a year ago, and according to Bloomberg, the features are now planned for later versions of iOS, including iOS 26.5 and iOS 27 (Source 5).

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