- Russia divide resurfaces as AfD leads in Saxony-Anhalt Reuters
- The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country | John Kampfner The Guardian
- Siegmund wants to make Saxony-Anhalt a model for AfD rule DW.com
- Germany’s Far-Right ‘Firewall’ Is Confronting a Historic Threat Bloomberg.com
- Segregated schools and deportations: the AfD’s plan for power The Times
As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’
Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
1652 Days of russia-Ukraine War – russian Casualties in Ukraine – Defense Express
- 1652 Days of russia-Ukraine War – russian Casualties in Ukraine Defense Express
- Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,390 over past day Ukrinform
- Russian Forces Suffered 124,170 Losses on Ukraine’s Front in Summer 2026 Межа. Новини України.
- Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,390 Troops and 62 Artillery Systems in One Day UNITED24 Media
- Russian losses in manpower in August - 42,020 people ukranews.com
Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden
No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war
An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.
Mark Ruffalo comments spark pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’
The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning
AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement
Exclusive: sanctions against ministers and settler groups are ‘smoke and mirrors cop-out’ says Omar Barghouti
Britain’s legal and ethical obligation to stop a genocide in Gaza requires it to take bigger steps than halting trade with illegal Israeli settlements or imposing further sanctions, Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has said.
He described sanctions against individual settler groups or extremist ministers as a “smoke and mirrors cop-out and distraction” from the UK’s legal obligation under international law to end all support for Israel, including arms exports, trade deals and academic relations that “may directly or indirectly enable Israel’s illegal occupation” of Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Continue reading...Germany probes second power grid sabotage case, fears of hybrid warfare grow – Reuters
- Germany probes second power grid sabotage case, fears of hybrid warfare grow Reuters
- Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant DW.com
- Discovery of explosive devices at substation leads to sabotage probe Sky News
- Explosion near a power plant in Germany: Attack on power grid under investigation Le Monde.fr
- German police say launching terror probe over attack on substation Euronews.com
South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
China’s Xi keeps Iranian president at arm’s length weeks ahead of Trump summit – CNBC
- China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summit CNBC
- China Sets Conditions for Tehran Over Hormuz Crisis and US Conflict iranwire.com
- Pezeshkian, Xi meet in Bishkek on sidelines of SCO Summit Mehr News Agency
- Iranian and Chinese Presidents Hold Brief Meeting on Sidelines of SCO Summit WANA News Agency
- SCO Summit; Iranian and Chinese Presidents Hold Talks 8AM Media
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone – AP News
- Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone AP News
- Climate change past the point of no return, UN says, as worst impacts are now unavoidable CBC
- UN report: The world is whiffing on its biggest climate goal vox.com
- Overshoot explained: 5 things to understand about a world beyond 1.5°C UNEP - UN Environment Programme
- UN Says Global Warming Will Cross 1.5C Soon, Hit at Least 1.8C Bloomberg.com
Teams clear 300 tonnes of waste after Notting Hill Carnival – BBC
- Teams clear 300 tonnes of waste after Notting Hill Carnival BBC
- Photos show revelers celebrating Caribbean culture at London's Notting Hill Carnival Midland Reporter-Telegram
- Hundreds arrested at Notting Hill Carnival AOL.com
- Notting Hill Carnival 'overwhelmingly positive' despite 169 arrests Sky News
- Dancers, DJs and drummers as Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60th anniversary BBC
Peru cuts diplomatic ties, accuses Iran of escalating Middle East war – Iran International
- Peru cuts diplomatic ties, accuses Iran of escalating Middle East war Iran International
- Peru foreign ministry: ‘Peru severs diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.’ news.cgtn.com
- Peru cuts ties with Tehran in line with US anti-Iranian policy خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)
- Iran News in Brief – September 2, 2026 National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
- Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Islamic Republic of Iran | News | ANDINA - Peru News Agency Agencia Andina
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets
Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer
Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries among pedestrians on narrow urban streets.
The new limit, which went into effect on Tuesday, applies to residential roads with no centre line or maximum speed signs, media reports said.
Continue reading...Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding party
The Iranian Red Crescent says a child was among those killed when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home. The US military says it is aware of the reports and it never targets civilians.
Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
Norway’s new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament – DW.com
- Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament DW.com
- Meet Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, Norway’s New Heir and First Queen-to-Be in 600 Years People.com
- Haakon, the reluctant prince who became Norway's new king Reuters
- The Norwegian Royals Carry King Harald’s Coffin to the Palace Chapel Ahead of His Funeral Town & Country Magazine
- Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns Al Jazeera
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.