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Merz’s CDU in crisis after far-right victory in Saxony-Anhalt
Financial Times: “It’s disastrous for the CDU,” said Andreas Rödder, a history professor at Mainz University, warning the…
September 8, 2026
Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states
The Guardian: Police reported 5,000 protesters, while organisers said they drew more than 14,000 people in a campaign…
September 8, 2026
U.S. hits 5 Iranian oil tankers, citing attempted strikes on warship. Targets Iran’s airline industry as part of pressure campaign
New York Times: The U.S. military said on Tuesday that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in…
September 8, 2026
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides
Washington Post: On their disclosure forms, which were released publicly late last week, the three women described the…
September 8, 2026
Chinese threat requires broader spying mission, C.I.A. Deputy Director says
New York Times: The United States is engaging in a broader range of espionage against China, including Chinese…
September 8, 2026
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag
Reuters: The map showed the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by…
September 8, 2026
Trump announces ban on some Canadian imports
New York Times: President Trump moved on Tuesday to ban a small set of imports from Canada, including…
September 8, 2026
Hacking tool built with A.I. can breach phones without click
New York Times: Calif said the attack, which it named WeWorm, was the first known computer worm —…
September 8, 2026
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow voter-screening tool
New York Times: The Trump administration on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a…
September 8, 2026
Global shipping rules collapsing, say maritime nations
Financial Times: The battle to control the Strait of Hormuz, the Covid-19 pandemic and the shadow fleet created as…
September 8, 2026
Secretive DHS ‘predictive policing’ unit analyzing Americans’ financial habits and pulling them over
404 Media: Border Patrol is running secretive predictive policing units that analyze Americans’ financial activity and other data,…
September 8, 2026
Netanyahu received explicit warning days before Oct. 7. He didn’t brief Israel’s security chiefs
Haaretz: In September ’23, UAE President bin Zayed called Netanyahu to deliver a harsh warning. Netanyahu did nothing.…
September 8, 2026
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
BBC: The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel’s government…
September 8, 2026
Chasing side deals, flexing influence: Lewandowski’s power moves at DHS
Wall Street Journal: Kristi Noem’s close adviser effectively controlled billions in spending at Homeland Security. Lewandowski denies seeking…
September 7, 2026
‘Turning point for our country’: German mainstream reels after huge far-right win—AND MORE
Politico: Saxony-Anhalt’s incumbent premier Sven Schulze, from the CDU, struck a more sober note on Sunday night. “Some…
September 7, 2026
EU trade chief to meet CEOs over China strategy
Politico: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is expected to meet European CEOs on Sept. 18 to get their…
September 7, 2026
Belgian-Chinese researcher arrested over suspected theft of chip secrets
Financial Times: The Belgian prosecutors said the 52-year-old Belgian-Chinese national was a senior researcher at Belgan, a maker…
September 7, 2026
British Army to mobilise veterans in preparation for war
Telegraph: Louise Sandher-Jones, the Armed Forces minister, revealed the exercise would take place next year as part of…
September 7, 2026
Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf vulnerable after latest clashes. US economic squeeze starting to bite Tehran—AND MORE
Reuters: Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy…
September 7, 2026
Police in eastern German state defuse 21 explosive devices found near power grid
Reuters: Prosecutors in the eastern German state of Saxony said on Monday that authorities had found a total…
September 7, 2026