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German chancellor accuses far-right AfD of calling for ‘ethnic cleansing’Politics0:41

Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the far-right Alternative for Germany of pursuing an “ethnic cleansing” policy in an address to parliament. His remarks followed his conservative CDU’s defeat by the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party campaigned on curbing migration and restoring ties with Moscow. Merz also cancelled a call with Trump.

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Céline Dion’s return to France: A French love affairCulture6:31

Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris this Saturday, beginning a run of more than 16 concerts in the French capital across September and October. The performances mark a major milestone for the 58-year-old singer after a rare neurological disorder kept her away from touring for years.

FFrance 24 English
Chinese businesses win Malaysian consumers as rapid expansion worries local firmsEconomy

Chinese businesses are increasingly appearing across Malaysia, including in beauty, dining and automotive services. Their competitive prices, long hours and digital-first models are drawing consumers, while local firms struggling to keep up are growing concerned about the pace of expansion.

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Macron summit seeks boost for European space despite no-showsScience

France is moving ahead with a space summit that has been shunned by US tech giants and seen fewer European leaders attend than expected. President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a stronger European role in the fiercely competitive space sector.

FFrance 24 English
Jesse Watters: NO ONE has heard of thisPolitics

A Jesse Watters Primetime segment has Republican strategist Caroline Sunshine weighing the field for the 2028 presidential race.

FFox News
NY failed to disclose what it knew about 'toxic air' after 9/11World

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of tens of thousands of documents indicating that the city did not reveal everything it knew about air toxicity after the September 11 attacks. The disclosure comes before the attacks’ 25th anniversary; illnesses linked to exposure in the area have reportedly killed more than 9,400 people.

FFrance 24 English
US Treasury to Buy Up to $6 Billion in Long-Dated DebtEconomy1:21

The US Treasury will buy as much as $6 billion of longer-dated government debt in the first operation under an expanded buybacks program. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pursuing the move to curb rising borrowing costs.

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Tributes pour in for former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa after his deathWorld4:56

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after the city returned to Chinese rule, has died at 89. His office said he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, surrounded by family; no cause was given. Chief Executive John Lee called his contribution “visionary” and “exceptionally significant.”

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US users get a new AI assistant, but the EU is left outTech10:05

Apple’s next-generation Siri AI assistant is available to US users but not Europeans. Apple blames European Union regulation, while Brussels says the company could launch the service tomorrow if it chose to. The dispute raises questions about AI, privacy and competition.

DDW News
As Russia-Ukraine war escalates in the air, what comes next?World

As the war escalates in the air, Russia appears ready to send more troops into the fighting. Moscow is betting that its larger pool of personnel and resources can sustain the war and outlast Ukraine and its Western partners. The interview examines the reasons behind Russian advances and whether its manpower advantage can change the course of the conflict.

TThe Kyiv Independent
India IPO boom: Record six offerings open for subscription, seeking combined US$480mEconomy

A record six initial public offerings opened for subscription in India on Wednesday, together seeking US$480 million. They are among 12 mainboard IPOs expected this week as appetite for new listings recovers after the US-Iran war hurt sentiment, though questions remain over whether the market can absorb the surge.

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The long death toll: how 9/11 is still claiming its first respondersHealth10:11

Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the health toll is mounting among the first responders who rushed to help. Many have developed cancers and other devastating illnesses linked to toxic air exposure at Ground Zero, while others have died before reaching the anniversary.

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What caused the UK air traffic outage?Other

A technical glitch grounded more than 2,000 flights in the UK, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers and prompting airlines to demand answers from air traffic control.

RReuters
Passengers describe chaos as hundreds more UK flights are cancelledWorld

More than 300 flights were cancelled at UK airports on Wednesday after a technical problem at air traffic control disrupted services the previous day. Cirium said about 1,750 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers. Nats apologised, and its boss Martin Rolfe said there would be an investigation.

BBBC News
Nightline Full Broadcast — Tuesday, September 8, 2026Other

The broadcast features Lindsay Clancy’s attorney Kevin Reddington speaking after her mistrial, Train’s Pat Monahan discussing 25 years of “Drops of Jupiter,” and the future king of England leaving for boarding school.

AABC News
Airlines scramble to recover after UK tech problems cancel 1,750 flightsWorld

British airlines are working through a backlog after technical problems forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 flights. The head of the country’s air traffic control system has been called to meet with the transport minister.

TThe Associated Press
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