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‘Not right’ to discuss Merz's future a day after AfD's win in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU politician says
CDU politician and German MP Günter Krings calls the Saxony-Anhalt election results “devastating”, saying the situation is “even worse than expected” after the far-right AfD won 43.8% of the vote.
German startup notches Europe's first successful private orbital launch
German startup Isar Aerospace becomes the first company to achieve a successful private orbital space launch. But first: Germany's far-right AfD party scores a big electoral victory, pushed along in part by the country's structural economic crisis and its fiscal policies.
Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster
Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.
Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel
The average US household has spent $763 extra on fuel in six months, as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up fuel costs.
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Retiree trades modern Austin home for 1894 Victorian fixer-upper
Rebecca Roucloux Avery traded the warmth of her Austin home for the charm of a historic Victorian in Vermont, Illinois, acquiring the 132-year-old residence for $97,500. With renovations underway, substantial investments of $85,000 have been dedicated to essential foundation and roof repairs. Together with her partner, she is heavily engaged in this ambitious project, fostering a deeper connection...
Cameron Myers, 20, beats two Olympic champions to win Diamond League 1,500m final in 3:30.14 race
In an exhilarating race at the 2026 Diamond League Final, Australian runner Cameron Myers achieved a career-defining victory by narrowly edging out Olympic titles-holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker in the men's 1,500 metres event. This notable win wraps up an impressive season for Myers, who has emerged as a leading force in international middle-distance athletics.
Anti-migrant protests are 'wake-up call' for UK government, says police commissioner
A weekend of protests in Portsmouth and Dover has exposed deepening tensions over Britain's Channel crossings, even as the government insists arrival numbers are falling.
Fire breaks out at Chile ski resort
A fire broke out at a ski resort in Chile’s mountainous Nuble region.
Nepal holds a day of mourning as rescuers continue search for flood missing
Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning on Monday for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic flood along the country's border with China even as the government kept search operations going after four miracle rescues in recent days.
China injects over €45 billion into state banks and insurers as growth slows
China's finance ministry is leading a combined 360 billion yuan (€46.1bn) capital injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers, a coordinated effort to strengthen balance sheets strained by weak lending, low interest rates and government instructions to prop up the stock market.
Far-right AfD celebrate ‘dream result’ in key German state as Merz reportedly holds crisis talks – Europe live
Group fail to secure majority in Saxony-Anhalt state parliament leaving uncertainty over next stepsFar-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majorityAfD’s Chrupalla continues in this vein, saying the German public wants to see a change in direction, and specifically saying the electorate is “fed up” as the government keeps “transferring billions of our tax money to Ukrai...
Germany seeks to dismiss Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case at top UN court
Germany is set to ask the International Court of Justice on Monday to dismiss a case accusing Berlin of "facilitating genocide" in Gaza by supporting Israel after the deadly October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas militants. The details of the case, filed by Nicaragua in 2024, have not yet been made public.
Nepal holds day of mourning for more than 1,300 killed in floods
Nepal flags fly at half-mast to mark a day of mourning after catastrophic Himalayan floods kill more than 1,300.
70-year-old Texas woman used $150,000 from her retirement savings to create an all-women tiny-home community
Robyn Yerian has envisioned a transformative all-women tiny-home community in Texas called The Bird's Nest. Designed to be a refuge, it provides budget-friendly housing and a nurturing ecosystem for women grappling with financial difficulties. Within this space, residents engage in collaborative activities, fostering deep connections and camaraderie, while tackling the critical issue of limited af...
Australia’s top bureaucrats want to block sharing of clips from parliament on social media to save them from ‘ridicule’
Secretaries board concerned material posted without proper context as Greens warn ban could result in lack of transparencyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe nation’s top bureaucrats want the Albanese government to ban video footage from parliamentary hearings being edited and shared on social media, in an extraordinary attempt to stop online ridicule and abuse. But the...
Yemen govt forces, Houthi rebels battle for control of Red Sea gateway
Military sources in Yemen say more than 140 combatants were killed in fighting between its government and Houthi rebels in the southwest of the country over the weekend. Days-long clashes have erupted in the country over the control of a gateway to the Red Sea, marking the deadliest fighting in the Arabian Peninsula country since a 2022 ceasefire between the two sides collapsed in July.
Farmers know 'cash is limited', European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen says
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, tells Euronews this has been “a very challenging summer” for farmers, with many “losing their harvests” due to extreme climate conditions.
SCMP partners with top Kazakh university to deepen Hong Kong’s Central Asia ties
The South China Morning Post has signed an agreement with a leading university in Kazakhstan to foster the exchange of knowledge between East and Central Asia while extending Hong Kong’s media presence in the region. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on Monday in Astana, just ahead of the SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026, a flagship event making its debut in the region. Ac...
Chinese firms’ green-tech expansion hinges on Hong Kong, senior bankers say
Hong Kong is poised to play a bigger role in financing Chinese green-technology companies’ expansion into emerging markets, as geopolitical fragmentation and high funding costs reshape how capital is deployed in the global energy transition, according to senior banking executives. The city’s deep sustainable-finance market and offshore yuan liquidity could help channel capital into green and clima...
Nepal’s US$2.5 billion flood bill puts UN climate fund to its biggest test yet
Nepal is seeking financial aid following the catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people and caused billions of dollars in economic losses, tapping a global financial mechanism established to address the impacts of climate change in developing countries. Kathmandu has formally requested the UN-backed Fund for responding to Loss and Damage to “respond rapidly, directly and effectively” amid t...
Heavy smoke and flames after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit vehicles and caught fire. Five died, five were injured. FAA and NTSB investigate.
Being ‘true to Labour’s values’ means controlling spending, says Healey – UK politics live
Chancellor says there’s ‘nothing progressive’ about government spending £1 in every ten on debt interestChancellor to argue UK economy can ‘turn corner’ despite bond market turmoilHealey stresses the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline.On my first day in the Treasury, I said that fiscal discipline was my first priority of chancellor. It underwrites every promise this government makes.And ...
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill nine
Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Philippine president’s cousin charged with plunder over US$118 million flood scandal
Philippine prosecutors filed a criminal charge on Monday against a lawmaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr over his alleged involvement in a massive corruption scandal involving bogus flood-control projects. The case came more than a year after Marcos put the so-called “ghost” infrastructure projects, believed to have cost Filipino taxpayers billions of dollars, centre stage in a pub...
Healey says he wants growth story ‘written in more places’ – UK politics live
Chancellor says growth requires ‘a fundamental shift that starts with putting power in the right places’Chancellor to argue UK economy can ‘turn corner’ despite bond market turmoilHealey starts by stressing the government’s commitment to growth. And he strikes a positive tone, stressing “our belief in Britain’s future”.He goes on:Because the UK is home to nearly half the most innovative companies ...
Signs of progress after US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine?
US peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff heralded new momentum in peace talks after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration renewed its push to end Russia's four-and-a-half-year war in Ukraine. But while there maybe some tentative signs that the proposals from the US team are more to Ukraine’s liking than those previously put forward, wh...