Introduction The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of significant events, from heightened tensions in the West Bank to major breakthroughs in cancer treatment. In this briefing, we will cover the most important stories from around the world. ## World News Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed in a shooting in the West Bank, just four days before Israel's general election. Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi has shut down hundreds of flights in Taiwan, resulting in one death. Officials have also reported that Ebola patients from Nigeria and Kenya may have crossed paths at Uganda's Entebbe International Airport. ## Entertainment The search for the next James Bond is underway, with Callum Turner and Jack Lowden reportedly among the actors taking part in screen tests. In other news, Slade star Dave Hill has released his debut solo album, which celebrates his Wolverhampton roots and personal stories. The new Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 4, is also set to be released, but faces an uphill battle to compete with GTA. ## Sports Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to drop captain Bruno Fernandes from the team's upcoming Premier League clash with Bournemouth. In boxing, world champion Dalton Smith has the potential to become a mainstream star, according to Tony Bellew. The Chicago Bears' kicker Cairo Santos redeemed himself with a game-sealing field goal against the Patriots, despite a earlier miss. ## Science and Technology A major trial has shown that a personalized cancer vaccine can stop the disease from returning, marking a potential turning point in cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work, with the footage used to train AI. Researchers at MIT have also been studying the behavior of AI agents, which began playing games and improving their performance when left alone on a virtual island. ## Politics and Business The UK's AI minister has warned against leaving AI development to tech bros and oligarchs, calling for greater regulation and investment in the technology. The Chancellor has also announced plans to cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m. In other news, US investors are buying up UK care homes, prompting concerns from regulators about the potential impact on the public sector. The UK is also set to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, following a record summer of blazes.