The Day So Far
AfD Wins Historic Victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Falls Just Short of Majority
Exit polls show far-right AfD winning 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany's first far-right state election victory since WWII, though government formation remains uncertain.
25 Killed as Bus Carrying Students Plunges Into Ravine in Cape Verde
At least 25 people, mostly children, died after a bus plunged into a ravine on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, reports confirm.
Germany’s AfD Eyes Historic Breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt Election
Far-right Alternative für Deutschland projected to win Saxony-Anhalt election, potentially becoming first far-right party to govern a German state since 1945.
Pakistan’s Farmers Squeezed as Rising Costs Eat Into Profits
Rising costs and falling output plague Pakistan's agricultural sector, with farmers facing mounting systemic challenges, reports indicate.
Trump Rallies Behind Maria Bartiromo After Fox News Split
Former President Donald Trump calls Fox News host Maria Bartiromo a "true warrior" and says he cannot believe she is leaving, according to multiple reports citing a Trump statement.
US Clears $5 Billion Saudi Arms Package as Iran Conflict Intensifies
Washington approves major weapons sale to Riyadh as Trump describes Iran conflict as intermittent while US hunts for classified leak source.
Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Lebanon as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
At least four killed in fresh Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon as overall death toll in the country since 2023 nears 9,000, reports say.
US strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships targeted with ballistic missiles
US Central Command says American forces hit three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy warships.
Yemen clashes kill at least 120 as Houthis push toward Red Sea strait
At least 81 killed since September 3 as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels advance toward strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, triggering mass displacement.
Tunisia's top court upholds convictions of opposition figures in state security case
Tunisia's highest court confirms convictions of opposition figures in state security case, as critics allege judiciary acts under political pressure.
UN votes to replace Mercator map with projection showing Africa's true size
UN General Assembly backs Togo-sponsored resolution to retire Mercator projection, with 164 nations voting for map showing Africa's accurate scale.
Trump Dispatches Kushner, Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for Weekend Peace Talks
Trump sends envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with new peace proposal as talks to end Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled.