AfD leads polls in Saxony-Anhalt election as voting begins for state parliament
Nearly 1.7 million voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls on Sunday, where the AfD leads pre-election polling at 41% against the governing CDU at 23%.
Thousands protest in Magdeburg as far-right AfD leads polls on eve of Saxony-Anhalt election
Demonstrators gathered in Magdeburg on 5 September 2026 to defend democracy as the Alternative for Germany entered the state election leading in polls, aiming for a post-1945 governing majority in Saxony-Anhalt.
Alessandro Di Battista undergoes urgent surgery in Havana as medical return to Italy is postponed
The former Italian lawmaker was admitted to intensive care at Havana's Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital after worsening symptoms halted a planned air ambulance flight to Rome.
Mario Monti and Roberto Vannacci clash over European integration and fascism at Cernobbio
Former Italian prime minister Mario Monti confronted Futuro Nazionale leader Roberto Vannacci at the 52nd TEHA Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio over European Union treaties and political rhetoric.
Greece introduces matched child savings accounts of up to €1,200 annually to support families
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the Piggy Bank for the New Generation at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, promising 1:1 state matching for parental deposits up to €1,200 per year starting in 2027.
Reform UK Suspends Senior Officials Following Foreign Donation Sting at Annual Conference
Reform UK removed two top aides after undercover footage captured discussions on routing foreign donations, disrupting the party's annual conference in Birmingham.
French presidential contenders clash over economy and borders at Braderie de Lille
Gabriel Attal, Marine Tondelier, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon campaigned among 5,000 stands at the Braderie de Lille on Saturday, presenting competing visions on debt, purchasing power, and unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Portuguese opposition accuses government of gaining over €1 billion from fuel price increases
Portugal's Socialist Party claims the government collected more than 1 billion euros from fuel hikes since 2024, prompting sharp pushback from the ruling Social Democrats.
Pentagon administers polygraphs to 50 Joint Staff officials after munitions leak
The US Department of Defense subjected around 50 Joint Staff personnel to polygraph examinations during August following media reports on military ammunition shortages and missile rationing.
Sieradz Mayor Paweł Osiewała joins Mateusz Morawiecki's Rozwój Plus ahead of 400-event tour
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the transfer on the Sieradz market square, outlining a policy platform for mid-sized cities as his 40-seat parliamentary group prepares a nationwide tour.
Éric Ciotti proposes 2027 presidential alliance pact to Marine Le Pen
UDR leader Éric Ciotti offered a presidential alliance pact and fifteen policy proposals to Marine Le Pen at a rally of 6,000 supporters in Levens on 5 September 2026.
Mattarella marks 80 years of Paris Agreement and Trentino-Alto Adige autonomy
President Sergio Mattarella visited Trento and Merano on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1946 Paris Agreement, which established special autonomy for Trentino-Alto Adige following the fall of fascism.
Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. launches $10 million ad buy for Ken Paxton in Texas
The pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. has launched a $10 million ad buy backing Ken Paxton in Texas, marking its first general election expenditure of 2026 to counter James Talarico's fundraising lead.
Polish border guards halt former counterintelligence chief Piotr Pytel over outdated travel ban
Border guards at Katowice Airport in Pyrzowice prevented retired general Piotr Pytel from flying to Turkey on Saturday after discovering an active travel ban tied to an investigation discontinued in 2024.
Monaco indicts Prince Albert II childhood friend Thierry Lacoste on corruption charges
Monegasque prosecutors charged Parisian lawyer Thierry Lacoste with active corruption and money laundering following his detention in an investigation into the halted Esplanade des Pêcheurs development.
PASOK criticizes Mitsotakis over 2.2 billion euro economic package at Thessaloniki fair
Opposition spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas described government measures announced on 5 September 2026 as inadequate half-measures after seven years of New Democracy rule.
Tetris distances itself from White House border wall game over copyright infringement
The Tetris Company announced that it never licensed its intellectual property for 'Build the Wall', one of six immigration-themed browser games published on the official White House website.
PCP decides vote on Chega censure motion but delays announcement at Festa do Avante
Portuguese Communist Party leader Paulo Raimundo stated that Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves faces serious questions, while keeping the party's vote on Chega's censure motion private until after the Seixal festival.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis targets Alexis Tsipras and outlines third-term goals at 90th Thessaloniki Fair
Speaking at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair at the Vellidion conference center, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis criticized uncosted opposition promises while presenting plans for economic distribution and a third governing term.
Hanau Lord Mayor Claus Kaminsky to retire after more than 20 years
Claus Kaminsky will step down as Lord Mayor of Hanau on 30 September 2026 after more than two decades in office, transferring power to Maximilian Bieri.
Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican Senate runoff with Trump endorsement
Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by her late brother Lindsey Graham on Tuesday, defeating Representative Ralph Norman after an endorsement and campaign push from President Donald Trump.
Rachida Dati obtains judiciary post ahead of Paris corruption trial over Renault dealings
Former French justice minister Rachida Dati has secured a post in the central justice administration just days before facing trial in Paris for alleged corruption involving Renault.
Istanbul court accepts indictment against comedian Deniz Goktas facing up to nine years in prison
An Istanbul criminal court has approved charges against 32-year-old comedian Deniz Goktas for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and praising crime, setting a 28 September trial date.
Spain approves €21B regional funding reform despite opposition from 13 regions
The Fiscal and Financial Policy Council approved a 20,975 million euro financing model backed by Catalonia and the Canary Islands, while 13 regions opposed the measure.
French Socialists set October primary rules as Hollande and Bouamrane bypass internal vote
The French Socialist Party and Place Publique scheduled candidate registration for 1 to 15 September ahead of an October primary, while François Hollande and Karim Bouamrane announced separate plans.
Giorgia Meloni sets Italian post-war longevity record with 1,413 days in power
Giorgia Meloni marked 1,413 uninterrupted days in office at a rally in Bari, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record as her party prepares for the April 2027 elections.
Giorgia Meloni sets Italian post-war longevity record with 1,413 days in power
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni surpassed Silvio Berlusconi to lead the longest continuous administration in post-war Italy, marking 1,413 days in office on Friday.
Mexican ruling-party federal lawmaker Zenyazen Escobar found dead with gunshot wound in Veracruz
Authorities in Veracruz discovered the body of 42-year-old Morena deputy Zenyazen Escobar inside an undamaged car in Puente Nacional, launching state and federal investigations.
Federal judge rejects bid to block Pentagon firings at Stars and Stripes
A US district court denied a preliminary injunction sought by three Stars and Stripes journalists, allowing the Defense Department to proceed with their dismissals following a broadcast interview.
Finance Minister Klingbeil Rejects Draft Proposal to Tax Sugar-Free Drinks in Germany
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has ruled out extending a planned soft drink levy to artificially sweetened beverages following coalition backlash over a leaked Finance Ministry draft paper.