WorldOfficials say an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit multiple vehicles and caught fire. At least five people died and five others were injured.
WorldOfficials say an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit multiple vehicles and caught fire. At least five people died and five others were injured.
PoliticsThe AfD has become the dominant political force in Saxony-Anhalt, but an election victory does not automatically bring governing power. The discussion examines why voters backed the party, what the result could mean for Germany’s political future and the difficulties of forming a government.
SocietyAt least five people died after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon and hit several vehicles on a road around the airport. Authorities said there was no apparent threat to public safety, though the scene remained active and the public was urged to stay away.
PoliticsVoting projections put Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany well ahead of its mainstream rivals in Saxony-Anhalt. No far-right party has controlled a German state since World War Two. The AfD says it has a mandate to govern, but it remains unclear whether its vote will be enough to take power.
WorldAn Amazon cargo plane ran off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, hitting several vehicles and catching fire. The crash forced the closure of every runway at one of the busiest airports in the United States.
SocietyThe human toll of Nepal’s floods is still coming into focus, with children among those most at risk. Thousands need food, water, shelter and healthcare, while experts say children also require psychological support and safe spaces to recover a sense of normality after the trauma.
WorldFuel shipments to Iraq are being blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict involving Iran, creating a petrol shortage. Although Iraq is OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, its refineries cannot satisfy domestic demand, leaving imports essential and putting pressure on supplies in Baghdad, consumers and businesses.
WorldU.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Kushner said Washington was renewing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, but offered no guarantee of success.
WorldSearch and rescue teams in Nepal are concentrating on several hydroelectric plants along the Trishuli River, where they believe people may have survived the flash flood. The Chilime hydroelectric station has been especially hard to reach because of dangerous conditions.
WorldDuring a visit to Kyiv, Jared Kushner said Washington would continue pursuing diplomacy to seek peace in Ukraine, while acknowledging that success could not be guaranteed.
WorldAfter assuming Chandika Kumari Shrestha had died in Nepal’s deadly floods, her family began mourning rituals for the elderly woman. Rescuers found her alive 10 days later inside her collapsed home in the devastated village of Betrawati.
PoliticsGermany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading the Saxony-Anhalt state election by a wide margin, with exit polls putting its support at about 44%. It is still unclear whether the party will win enough seats to form Germany’s first far-right state government since the Second World War.
PoliticsU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday, one day after holding talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Witkoff said they were “very encouraged,” while Kushner said Trump wanted not only to end the war but also to create conditions for “a long-term durable peace.”
Politics3:03Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, said the far-right party would work with any political force seeking better politics. Exit polls put the AfD at 44.5%, while Siegmund said issues such as migration and domestic security were non-negotiable.
OtherAn Amazon cargo jet overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, prompting an emergency response at the airport.
OtherAn Amazon cargo plane crashed outside Miami International Airport after running off the runway during landing, the FAA said. The aircraft had arrived from Puerto Rico. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the flight was operated by 21 Air and the company is supporting those affected.
PoliticsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses border security, drug cartel drone activity and cyber threats, while detailing President Donald Trump's border enforcement policies.
CultureCatholics in the Peoria, Illinois, area are preparing for a long-awaited beatification service for the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The popular television priest will be formally designated “Blessed Fulton Sheen” on Sept. 24 in St. Louis.
Politics1:01Exit polls indicate that Germany’s far-right AfD has won a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt. If the party succeeds in forming a government, it would be the first far-right party to lead a German state since World War II.
CultureBritish-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla is among the most prominent celebrities to speak out against what the source describes as Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and in support of Palestinian rights. He says he has found a way to balance his art with political activism while using his public profile to push for change.
WorldIran said Sunday that it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military rejected the assertion as a “total lie.” Both sides claim control of the passage, which is vital to global energy supplies.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek re-election in 2027, despite mounting calls for him to resign over his controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
WorldMourners in Gaza gathered to grieve for roughly 100 victims, 60 of them children, whose remains had been retrieved from under the ruins of three Gaza City homes. The victims lost their lives in an Israeli assault almost three years ago, during the genocide’s initial phase.
WorldThe U.S. military vows it will not hesitate in the wake of Hormuz strikes, while Trump administration envoys meet with leaders from Russia and Ukraine.