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World·PhotosBrazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months. Fires a point of contention during election campaign that has rarely touched on climate changeThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 11:45 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A deforested area of the Amazon rainforest burns in Autazes, Brazil, on Oct. 12. Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months. (Bruno Kelly/Reuters)Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.

Local authorities say mosque was not target of attack. At least one person was killed in a shooting near a Mosque in Columbus, Ohio, according to police. The bureau of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Columbus, Ohio initially said its agents were “responding to a reported shooting incident at a mosque in the 2200 block of Albert Ave”. However, local police later said the shooting took place near the mosque, but the facility was not targeted. “We want to make it clear this was not an attack on the mosque,” said Sergeant James Fuqua, according to the Associated Press. He said the shooting stemmed from a dispute at an apartment building at the same location as the mosque.

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