AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt, but forming a government is another contest
Germany’s far-right party finished first while falling short of the seats needed to govern alone.
Politics 7 September 2026
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Apple finally makes a folding iPhone. The Duo starts at $1,999.
A larger screen arrives in a pocket-sized fold, with an October release planned.
Tech 10 September 2026
Sweden’s opposition edges ahead, but the government is still undecided
A narrow preliminary lead puts the centre-left in a stronger position as counting continues.
Politics 15 September 2026
Trump pushes back on slowing AI, putting competition with China first
His remarks in Ireland bring the argument over AI safeguards into sharper political focus.
Politics 14 September 2026
Africa did not get bigger. The UN wants maps to show its size more honestly
A map vote making headlines on September 5 is about proportions, not moving borders.
World 6 September 2026
China wants to bring Mars rocks home. The hard part is the return trip.
Tianwen-3 is targeting a 2028 launch and samples back on Earth in 2031.
World 10 September 2026
Volunteers counted 1.3 million plastic bottles in a global coastal cleanup
The latest report shows what volunteers removed, and why counting the rubbish matters as much as collecting it.
World 9 September 2026
iOS 27 arrives with Siri AI and a fresh round of iPhone upgrades
The software is out, while access to individual AI features depends on your device and rollout.
Tech 15 September 2026
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s new mail-ballot restrictions on hold
An emergency ruling leaves the block in place as US election officials prepare for the midterms.
Politics 16 September 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine lands on PS5, with critics split on the adventure
Insomniac’s new superhero game puts close combat first, while reviews disagree on how well the whole package works.
Tech 16 September 2026
Xiaomi wants its cars on European roads in 2027
Its IFA pitch connects the phone in your pocket, the car outside and the devices at home.
Tech 7 September 2026
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The Hague court convicted four former KLA leaders; the defence says it will appeal.
World 17 September 2026
Nintendo’s US sale is live, with 30% off dozens of Switch games
The promotion runs through September 26, but the offer depends on the product and retailer.
Tech 14 September 2026
The EU wants a new kind of partnership with Canada. The details are still open.
Von der Leyen proposes associate membership, but the offer does not make Canada an EU member.
Politics 17 September 2026
Vance will not set an end date for the Iran conflict
His refusal to call it a war puts the administration’s message under scrutiny as election questions grow.
Politics 5 September 2026
Search continues after Indonesian ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
At least six deaths were reported on Sunday, with more than 100 people still missing.
World 14 September 2026
Zverev wins his first US Open and leaves Shelton waiting
A four-set final gives the German his second Grand Slam title of the year.
Sports 15 September 2026
F1’s 2027 calendar brings back Portugal and Turkey, with ten sprint weekends
The 24-race plan starts in Bahrain and gives Monaco its first sprint event.
Sports 17 September 2026
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a first for Africa
Kenya wins the hosting rights as Munich is selected for the 2031 edition.
Sports 16 September 2026
Rybakina beats Osaka and moves within one win of world No. 1
Her first US Open quarterfinal comes after a commanding performance against another Grand Slam champion.
Sports 9 September 2026