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Elon Musk thanked by German far-right leader after landmark election win praised by Russia | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T11:20:53+00:00

Populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD wins vote in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Plus, 50 years since The Muppet Show first hit our screensDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. A far-right leader who has won an important state election in Germany has thanked Elon Musk for his support, as voices in Europe warn the result is a serious moment for the continent. No far-right party has led or formed a government in Germany since the defeat of nazism at the end of the second world war.Ulrich Siegmund, the Alternative für Deutschland’s lead candidate, thanked Mu

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Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T11:20:15+00:00

Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions for Serbia’s EU membership planEurope live – latest updatesThousands of mourners have gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Serbian general convicted of orchestrating the worst massacre in Europe since the second world war, and whose hero’s return home has raised international alarm.Known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for ​his role during the Balkans genocide in the 1990s, Mladić died in prison in late August, aged 84, while serving a life sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Continue readi

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Indian defence panel clears purchase proposals worth $11.6 billion

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T11:17:23+00:00

Approval has been granted for acquisition of chemical, biological, ​radiological and nuclear ⁠reconnaissance vehicles, high mobility ‌vehicles, advanced light helicopters and trawl tanks

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Andhra signs MoU with JNTUA for large-scale electric cooking project

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T11:05:46+00:00

The project, approved under Bureau of Energy Efficiency guidelines, will receive ₹81.8 lakh from APSECM during 2026-27 for the procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of the equipment

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Volkswagen's premium brands need to gain in efficiency, Audi CEO says

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-07T11:00:59+00:00

Volkswagen's supervisory board ​unanimously approved a comprehensive "Future Plan" last week ⁠that will include cutting another ⁠50,000 jobs to make the ‌group more competitive

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‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new HHS report

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T11:00:49+00:00

HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conductedThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report linking “gender ideology” to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted and “nakedly political”, likely leading to greater politicization of science and health.It follows attempts by the administration to limit access to gender-affirming care – including, on Friday, an agreement reached between the Department of Justice and a New York hospital to no lon

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‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new health department report

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T11:00:49+00:00

HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conductedThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report linking “gender ideology” to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted and “nakedly political”, likely leading to greater politicization of science and health.It follows attempts by the administration to limit access to gender-affirming care – including, on Friday, an agreement reached between the Department of Justice and a New York hospital to no lon

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US labor unions saw membership gains in 2025, mostly in states with bargaining protections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T11:00:48+00:00

Uptick in US union membership coincides with high public approval ratings of unionsAfter years of decline, union membership in the US increased by 411,000 members in 2025, the largest increase since 2008, according to a new report.The report makes clear the impact that “right to work” laws can have on union membership: most gains were concentrated in states that protect collective bargaining. Continue reading...

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En Corée du Sud, l’IA s’impose au cœur des évolutions économiques et sociétales

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-07T11:00:10+00:00

La Corée du Sud veut se positionner comme le troisième grand acteur mondial de l’intelligence artificielle. Entre investissements massifs et réformes, l’ambition est de mettre l’IA au cœur de la croissance et du fonctionnement même de la société. Ce qui ne va pas sans résistances.

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Far-right AfD win in Germany is ‘grave moment’ for Europe, politicians warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:49:51+00:00

Mainstream politicians express alarm while lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes congratulations from Elon MuskAfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majorityMainstream politicians around Europe have expressed alarm after the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) swept to a historic state election victory in Germany, while nationalist figures cheered the result as a mandate for change.While falling just short of an absolute majority, the AfD surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on Sunday, exit polls ⁠showed, putting the far right within reach

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Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-07T10:43:44+00:00

Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassmentThe leader of a group responsible for raising union jack and St George’s flags across England has been charged with 14 offences, including racially aggravated harassment, threatening behaviour and assault.Ryan Bridge, 45, of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, co-founded Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a “grassroots movement for unity and patriotism”.Seven counts of using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress;Three counts of using threatening

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Что рассказал Песков о возможности урегулирования после переговоров с Уиткоффом

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-07T10:40:54+00:00

Пресс-секретарь президента Дмитрий Песков прокомментировал итоги контактов американских переговорщиков Стива Уиткоффа и Джареда Кушнера. Он заявил, что Кремль не располагает информацией о результатах их поездки в Киев, но не исключает телефонного разговора лидеров России и США, а также возобновления трехстороннего формата. «Ведомости» собрали основные тезисы.

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