Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens
Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.
![Members and supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party react after the first exit poll results were announced on public television at the AfD's election party following Saxony-Anhalt's state elections in Magdeburg, eastern Germany on September 6, 2026. [RONNY HARTMANN / AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-1788727821.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Advertisement
Content Feed
Germans vote in eastern state as far-right AfD eyes power
Saxony-Anhalt elections could see AfD become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII.
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.
![Germany's Isar Aerospace rocket is launched into space. [Isar Aerospace/Franziska Kegel/Handout via REUTERS]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6a9c9a13-1788647955.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
From: NewsFeed
Germany’s far-right AfD eyes historic first in state election
Germany’s far-right AfD is projected to take power in one of the country’s 16 states for the first time.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
Human rights advocates call for diplomatic measures to guarantee flotilla safety and end Israel’s deadly Gaza blockade.
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027
Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands did not outline where the centres would be located.
Germany’s far right AfD eyes election breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt
The nationalist party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the votes in the state.
EU eyes more Russia sanctions after failed drone attack in Germany
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
UK PM Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
![Britain's Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle speaks to Prime Minister Andy Burnham during Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, on September 2, 2026. [House of Commons/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-02T150245Z_1757207174_RC20BNAS6Y1T_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-POLITICS-PMQS-1788365334.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
From: NewsFeed
Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support
Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
Published On 2 Sep 2026
EXPLAINER
What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia
German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.
