Hundreds in Antananarivo clashed with security over outages. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets as looting spread. Five were killed, hospital sources say, though the toll is not confirmed. President Andry Rajoelina fired the energy minister. SADC and the AU urged restraint and dialogue.

In the United States, Bragg’s office dropped the April assault case against Brianna Rivers, blaming a missed discovery deadline in the on-camera attack on pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao. Supporters call it two-tier justice: Trump and Penny pursued, left-leaning attackers spared, a bias against pro-lifers.

In Israel, thousands protested for a ceasefire and hostage release. Trump said a deal was near, and a US plan was outlined by The Times of Israel. Families blamed Netanyahu for blocking progress; protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem near Yom Kippur amid Gaza clashes.

Stefan Schauffele will boycott the Ryder Cup, calling it unwatchable because of toxic behavior after the Rome-McIlroy-Cantlay clash. Xander Schauffele will team with Cantlay as the U.S. chases a third home win at Bethpage Black, where a loud crowd could spark flashpoints.

The Digest, 9/27/2025 @600PM, CDT

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