German voters head to polls as far-right AfD party eyes historic state win
Saxony-Anhalt elections could see AfD become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
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Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’
Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
Published On 3 Sep 2026
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against ‘defending the integrity’ of the court.
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
Move comes after Nicaragua’s lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
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Massachusetts primary results: Key takeaways
Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.
Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion
The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump’s ‘steady hands at the wheel’.
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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.
US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.
Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.
Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia’s president after disputed election
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month’s election jailed and the courts shuttered.
