World News Highlights: Tragedy, Politics, and Conflict

This update covers diverse global news including the Grenfell Tower fire investigation blaming deaths on incompetence and greed; UN progress on the Gaza polio campaign; Harris and Trump's debate plans; Israeli actions in Gaza; a Honduran video scandal; Trump's campaign finances; a Georgia school shooting; U.S. negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire; and potential tougher asylum bans at the Mexico border.

The inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which resulted in 72 deaths, identifies government and industry failings. Key firms are also blamed for using flammable cladding.

The UN announces progress in vaccinating Gazan children against polio amid calls for a permanent ceasefire to reduce suffering.

Kamala Harris' campaign agrees to debate rules that include muted mics against Trump. Harris plans to highlight Trump's policy failings.

Israeli PM Netanyahu states that Israel won't leave the Gaza border until it secures the area against Hamas.

Vice President Kamala Harris is prepping strategies to challenge Trump in the debate, focusing on Trump's policy missteps.

Honduran President Castro faces calls for resignation amid a video scandal involving her brother-in-law and drug traffickers.

Trump's campaign raised $130 million in August, less than in July when he survived an assassination attempt. Campaign had $295 million cash-on-hand at month-end.

A Georgia high school shooting by a 14-year-old leaves four dead and nine injured, spotlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in schools.

U.S. negotiators are urgently drafting a new Gaza ceasefire proposal aimed at resolving the months-long impasse between Israel and Hamas.

Biden officials consider stricter asylum bans at the Mexico border to maintain reduced illegal crossings.

(With inputs from agencies.)