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1. This Afghan says Canada is abandoning her in a country where it feels like it's a 'mistake' to be a woman

   

   An Afghan woman who hopes to make it to Canada describes worsening conditions for women living under Taliban rule.

2. Republican Mitch McConnell returns to U.S. Senate after 3-month absence

   

   Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home.

3. U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms

   

   The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to let the U.S. Postal Service enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's effort to restrict voting by mail ahead ‌of November's midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

4. 2026 Emmys: Taylor Swift cameo, Sally Field's Canada shout-out gild an unpredictable ceremony

   

   The Pitt, Pluribus, Hacks and Widow's Bay are set to compete for the top awards at this year's Emmy Awards, which launched Monday night.

5. Houthis attack more Saudi targets as regional talks with Iran postponed

   

   Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday and Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran, raising concerns the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies.