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Germany's AfD scores historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt election
Exit-poll projections show the far-right AfD winning about 44.4 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, its best result ever, though it remains unclear whether the party can form a government.
Politico Europe · 6 Sept, 22:14
Germany's far-right AfD celebrates ahead of possible historic win in Saxony-Anhalt
As polls closed in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, surveys pointed to a win for the far-right Alternative for Germany, which could become the first party of its kind to lead a German state since World War II. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund says he senses a historic moment.
France 24 · 6 Sept, 22:13
Zelenskyy Says More Talks With Trump's Envoys Set for Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said further talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys will take place on Sunday, 6 September, following a meeting in Kyiv with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 22:12
Trump administration again appeals to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting
The Trump administration has filed a second appeal with the US Supreme Court in a dispute over mail-in voting. The court's ruling could significantly affect this year's midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 6 Sept, 22:10
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New hybrid-war tactic emerges: flooding Ukraine's supporters with complaints
A new element of hybrid warfare has been identified — mass filing of complaints and formal submissions against those who support Ukraine, aimed at overloading them administratively.
TVNET · 6 Sept, 22:10
Estonia's Foreign Minister: Russia's Duma vote is 'not an election'
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Russia's upcoming State Duma elections cannot be seen as a genuine expression of citizens' will, since the Kremlin fully controls the process. He called it a Kremlin-staged performance.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 22:08
Zelenskyy says talks with Trump's envoys yielded new negotiation ideas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said several new ideas about the next phase of negotiations emerged from talks in Kyiv with US envoys and European partners.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 21:10
US energy secretary says nuclear deal with Iran may not happen
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington might not secure a nuclear agreement with Iran as the US-Israel military conflict with Tehran continues. He suggested the threat could instead be removed through further US strikes on Iran's weapons capabilities.
The Guardian World · 6 Sept, 21:09
Zelensky: US to boost Patriot missile production in 2027
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States will increase production of anti-missile interceptors for Patriot systems next year, adding that Ukraine will need such systems even after the war ends. He also said Germany is ramping up production under its own licenses.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 21:08
Exit polls: AfD wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt state election
Exit polls indicate the anti-immigration AfD party has won around 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, though the final result awaits vote counting. This level of support would not give AfD an outright majority in the state parliament.
Delfi · 6 Sept, 21:07
Polls show AfD winning Saxony-Anhalt state election
Exit polls by German broadcasters ARD and ZDF indicate the "Alternative for Germany" party has won Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt with around 44% of the vote. Final results may not be known until early Monday morning.
Jauns.lv · 6 Sept, 21:06
Bionic prosthetics offer new opportunities to Ukraine's war veterans
As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, demand for prosthetic limbs keeps rising, and Kyiv-based charity Dopomogator is helping veterans who lost an arm or leg get modern bionic prosthetics.
LSM (rus) · 6 Sept, 21:06
Iran signals readiness for stronger military response after US strike on tankers
Tehran says the era of proportionate retaliation is over after US forces struck Iranian oil tankers inside a blockade line Washington maintains.
Al Jazeera · 6 Sept, 20:13
Zelenskyy: Ukraine, US and Europe agree to hold new meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine, the United States and Europe have agreed to hold another joint meeting of their representatives in the near future. No further details have been disclosed yet.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 20:12
Exit polls show far-right AfD with major lead in German regional election
Exit polls indicate the far-right Alternative for Germany party has taken a strong lead in a German regional election, though it remains unclear whether it can form a state government.
NPR World · 6 Sept, 20:11
Egypt upholds death sentence for well-known TV host
An Egyptian court has confirmed a death sentence for television presenter Sara Khalifa and 11 others over drug-related charges. Her lawyer says the ruling will be appealed.
Jauns.lv · 6 Sept, 20:10
Ukraine court orders detention of prosecutor's office official Kropyva, bail set at 120 million hryvnias
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the detention of Serhiy Kropyva, deputy head of the Prosecutor General's Office international cooperation department, with an option to post 120 million hryvnias bail. He is suspected of shielding illegal call centers and laundering assets.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 20:09
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AfD scores decisive win in Saxony-Anhalt state election, exit polls show
Exit polls from German broadcasters ARD and ZDF indicate the right-wing eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won around 44% of the vote in Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary election. The result would mark a strong showing for the party in the German federal state.
Apollo.lv · 6 Sept, 20:09
Germany's far-right AfD projected to win big in Saxony-Anhalt
Initial projections show the far-right AfD party winning a commanding victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, though it remains unclear whether this will translate into power to govern.
BBC World · 6 Sept, 20:07
At least 25 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Cape Verde
A bus has plunged into a steep ravine on one of Cape Verde's islands, killing at least 25 people, most of them schoolchildren and teenagers. The exact circumstances of the crash remain unclear.
Sky News · 6 Sept, 19:12
Zelensky: Two rounds of talks concluded in Kyiv, third expected
President Volodymyr Zelensky said two rounds of talks with US special envoys took place in Kyiv on Sunday, with a third round expected to include representatives from Britain, France and Germany.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 19:12
Russia strikes four Ukrainian petrol stations in past 24 hours
Russia has carried out four separate attacks on civilian infrastructure belonging to Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil company, over the past day.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 19:12
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Ukraine's drone forces chief: Russia at risk even beyond the Urals
Robert Brovdi, known as Madyar, who leads Ukraine's drone forces, told Postimees that Ukraine has the capability to strike targets deep inside Russia, even beyond the Ural Mountains. He said an attack on Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan coast could not be ruled out.
Postimees · 6 Sept, 19:11
Millions of Dead Fish Fill Drying River in Indonesia
A prolonged drought in Indonesia's Central Java has led to the deaths of millions of fish in the Silugonggo River, which is gradually drying up. The event highlights the severe impact of the dry spell on the region's waterways.
Al Jazeera · 6 Sept, 19:11
Kushner and Witkoff Make First Kyiv Visit as U.S. Pushes Peace Deal
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday, a day after talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow yielded no apparent breakthrough. Both sides continue seeking a deal while fighting and long-range strikes persist.
The Moscow Times · 6 Sept, 19:10
England sees surge in applications for children's special needs support plans
Schools and councils in England expect the share of children with formal special needs support plans to double to around one in 10 by 2029, as families rush to secure support before government reforms take effect. The rapid rise threatens to outpace official forecasts and strain local authority budgets.
The Guardian World · 6 Sept, 19:08
Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Air Traffic at Seven Indonesian Airports
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia on Sunday halted takeoffs and landings at seven airports, including both airports serving the capital Jakarta.
TVNET · 6 Sept, 18:15
Dozens feared trapped after building collapse in Delhi hostel
A building housing student accommodation collapsed in New Delhi, with authorities fearing dozens may be trapped under the rubble. Unauthorised basement excavation is suspected of weakening the structure's foundations.
BBC World · 6 Sept, 18:14
First round of Zelenskyy-Trump envoy talks wraps up
Talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded on September 6. A second, expanded round will follow, including advisers from Britain, France and Germany.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 18:13
AfD polling as frontrunner in Saxony-Anhalt state election
Voting began Sunday in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, with polls showing the far-right AfD as the clear frontrunner ahead of Chancellor Merz's CDU. The party has said education reform would be a top priority if it wins.
France 24 · 6 Sept, 18:12
Video: Puppy's determined attempt to snatch bacon delights the internet
A dog owner in Melbourne, Australia filmed her 11-month-old puppy Monty desperately trying to reach a pack of bacon left on the kitchen counter, and the clip has gone viral on social media.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Sept, 18:12
EU defence commissioner ironically agrees with Putin on removing war's "root causes"
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius sarcastically agreed with Russia's leader that the war's "root causes" must be removed, saying the real cause is Putin himself and his decisions to occupy Crimea and invade Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 18:12
Greens accuse Australian government of weak response after IDF officer's remarks on Frankcom killing
A former Israeli military officer who ordered the 2024 strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom says he would do the same again, prompting the Greens to accuse the Albanese government of failing to act. Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the remarks disgraceful, but critics say condemnation without sanctions is insufficient.
The Guardian World · 6 Sept, 18:08
Germany: Far-Right Party Could Win Power in Saxony-Anhalt Regional Election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has a chance to win a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, which would bring it to power in Germany for the first time since World War II.
The New York Times · 6 Sept, 18:06
Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Kyiv after Putin talks in Moscow
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner made their first official visit to Kyiv on Sunday, a day after more than three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for a constructive discussion on ending the war.
Deutsche Welle · 6 Sept, 17:13
China allows Western journalists access to flood-devastated border crossing
China's Foreign Ministry on Sunday organized a trip for foreign journalists to the Kiron border crossing, which was damaged by flooding. The move let Western media directly assess the destruction.
LSM · 6 Sept, 17:12