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AfD dominates Saxony-Anhalt: A turning point for Germany?Politics

The 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.

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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane skids off Miami runwaySociety

At 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.

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German far-right AfD set for major victory in Saxony-Anhalt, exit polls suggestPolitics

Voting 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.

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Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airportWorld

An 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.

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Nepal floods: Children need psychological support after devastating disasterSociety

The 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.

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Iraq faces petrol shortage as Iran conflict disrupts fuel importsWorld

Fuel 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.

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US renews push to end Ukraine war, Kushner says 'no guarantee'World

U.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.

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Search for missing in Nepal: Rescue teams face difficult and risky conditionsWorld

Search 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.

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Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning ritesWorld

After 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.

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Far-right AfD takes commanding lead in German state electionPolitics

Germany’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.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine after talks with PutinPolitics

U.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.”

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Amazon plane crashes after overrunning runway in MiamiOther

An 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.

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DHS Secretary Mullin reveals top threat to US homelandPolitics

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses border security, drug cartel drone activity and cyber threats, while detailing President Donald Trump's border enforcement policies.

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Hometown of TV priest Fulton Sheen prepares for his beatificationCulture

Catholics 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.

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Khalid Abdalla: ‘It’s important for me to be in service of justice’Culture

British-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.

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