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1. After Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal, those living on polluted lake in oil country wait for change

   

   In late August, the U.S. signed a sweeping oil deal with Venezuela's interim authorities to control a share of the country's oil. In one of the largest oil-producing regions, residents welcome promises to revitalize the industry, they also have a more immediate demand: clean up the polluted lake.

2. Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

   

   Scrutiny has mounted in recent days over Cornell's response to allegations that the woman was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, has sued the university and seven former students.

3. The King will never live at Buckingham Palace. What does that mean for the monarchy?

   

   While there have been efforts to emphasize that Buckingham Palace will continue to be the working and ceremonial headquarters of the monarchy, the recent confirmation that King Charles won’t be living there could also be sending signals about the institution and its future.

4. Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskyy remarks, defence ministry says

   

   Russia will intensify strikes on targets in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

5. U.S. Coast Guard says priority is finding survivors from missing Ontario air ambulance