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Indonesia volcano: 6 airports temporarily suspend flights amid ash eruptionsWorld

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has extended its closure after Mount Anak Krakatau sent volcanic ash across western Indonesia. Authorities warned that activity could intensify, while the transport ministry said five other airports had temporarily disrupted operations, reportedly affecting more than 150,000 passengers.

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Nepal-Tibet disaster: At least 43 dead in Tibet floods and mudslidesWorld

The death toll from a devastating mudslide in Tibet near the China-Nepal border has risen to 43. Chinese officials say 519 people remain missing and two have been rescued. At Gyirong Port, rescue teams were seen reinforcing a repaired section of the G216 national highway, a key route to the border.

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Syria ends Kurdish autonomy as government tightens control of northeastWorld

The Syrian government is tightening control over the northeast after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces were disbanded at the end of August, ending more than a decade of de facto Kurdish autonomy. In Kurdish-majority cities including Qamishli and Hasakah, residents cautiously hope integration into a new Syria will bring greater political participation and recognition of Kurdish rights.

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Nepal-Tibet disaster: Recent rescues renew hopes of finding more people aliveWorld

Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing their search for survivors in areas devastated by last month’s floods, despite harsh terrain and weather. The discovery of a Chinese national in a hydropower tunnel on Sep 5 encouraged rescuers, but mud, sludge and debris are still obstructing operations at damaged hydropower projects. A specialist Singaporean team is helping with the search.

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Zelenskyy receives Witkoff and Kushner in KyivPolitics

A renewed U.S. diplomatic initiative brought Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv on Sunday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received them. Their visit was part of an effort to hold talks over Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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US envoys arrive in Kyiv in renewed push to end Ukraine warWorld

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv for a renewed diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine. It is their first visit and the highest-level visit by Trump administration officials since the war began. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would remain constructive and needs peace and security guarantees.

AAl Jazeera English
US-Iran Fight Shifts to Economic EnduranceWorld

The Trump administration is stepping up economic pressure on Iran with sanctions and a blockade. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Tehran has about 30 million barrels of crude potentially available to Chinese buyers, while Washington seeks to outlast Iran amid the need to manage ties with China and domestic politics.

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Germany’s far-right AfD clear frontrunner in eastern state votePolitics

German voters went to the polls Sunday for a closely watched regional election in the former communist east. The anti-immigrant, Moscow- and Trump-friendly far-right AfD was expected to win an easy majority.

FFrance 24 English
Europe’s space independence? German rocket launch makes historyScience

Europe has long built satellites, funded space agencies and developed advanced technology, but it has depended on others to launch missions. German startup Isar Aerospace may change that after sending its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway—the first commercial company to achieve the feat from continental Europe.

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Putin speaks at meeting with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in MoscowWorld2:14

Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin on Saturday with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as they sought to revive a stalled effort for peace between Russia and Ukraine. Their visit came while both sides intensified aerial attacks.

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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll quits: ‘What we’ve seen is almost a factional clash’Politics

Amid the US conflict with Iran, Democrats and some Republicans are warning of a leadership void at the top of the US military. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, the Army’s senior civilian official, resigned this week after widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Walter Ladwig of King’s College London discusses the situation.

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Trump STUNNED by what the media admittedPolitics2:51

Donald Trump focuses on military operations in Iran, describing Iranian technology and weapons as weakened.

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Europe vs. American Big Tech: Is the US already dominating the EU?Tech

Much of Europe’s digital economy depends on US-controlled cloud services, AI infrastructure, email and data storage. The discussion examines digital sovereignty, Big Tech’s dominance, Europe’s investment gap, AI and cloud infrastructure, while noting China’s growing strength as a competitor.

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Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldierWorld

Sportswear giant Adidas is facing criticism over a local campaign for its single-shoe service for amputees that features former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton. Biton lost a leg after being wounded in the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict. The World Health Organization estimates more than 5,000 traumatic limb amputations have occurred in Gaza since October 2023.

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Polls open in Saxony-Anhalt as AfD predicted to win state electionPolitics

Voting has opened in Saxony-Anhalt, with the AfD predicted to win the state election. The party has been polling above 40%; a major victory would increase pressure on Merz and his increasingly unpopular coalition.

Eeuronews
Latest news bulletin | September 6, 2026 – MiddayWorld4:43

Euronews’ midday bulletin for September 6, 2026, rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Bessent issues BOLD prediction on Iran warPolitics

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the August jobs report, construction and manufacturing, Operation Economic Outcast, China and other issues while addressing the Iran war on the program.

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