Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany’s AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
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Far-right AfD makes historic breakthrough in Germany, wins 44% in state poll
Europe News: Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised for a historic breakthrough in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, opening the prospect of.
Oil prices today: Crude rises as US-Iran strikes fuel fears of prolonged Hormuz disruption
International Business News: Oil prices extended gains on Monday as fresh strikes between the US and Iran targeting vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns .
Germany could face shortage of 723,000 skilled workers by 2029
Germany could face a shortage of around 723,000 skilled workers by 2029, nearly twice the level recorded in 2025, according to a study by the employer-linked...
WMBD Top 5 Plays of the Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2026)
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s time again for the Top 5 Plays Of The Week featuring U-High, Normal West, Normal Community, Central Catholic, and East Peoria. 5....
Stephon Castle dives into what it's like adjusting from the regular season to the Playoffs
Stephon Castle is fresh off his first postseason run, and the Spurs are bound to do even more.
Reds Overcome Brady Singer’s Worst Start of Season to Beat Brewers
Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson ignited a massive offensive rally to rescue a shaky rotation, clinching a rare series victory despite a career-high walk...
In 2010, Thailand sank 25 retired army tanks off Narathiwat to create artificial reefs; later research found 53 fish species thriving there
Rest of World News: In 2010, the Thai government carried out an unlikely piece of coastal engineering off Narathiwat province, sinking 25 retired army tanks, 273 disused .
Witkoff: US is confident in a ‘good resolution’ to trilateral Ukraine war talks
Special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said the U.S. is confident that trilateral talks will result in a “good resolution” to the Ukraine war after he and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with officials in Kyiv. Sunday marked Witkoff and Kushner’s first time traveling to Kyiv to negotiate an end to Russia’s yearslong war…
MP's 'Bittu Tabahi' who cleaned river solo, gets praise from Kevin Pietersen, job offer from Ocean Cleanup
BHOPAL: In a striking turn of events, Surendra Singh Choudhary, the 21-year-old Madhya Pradesh student known online as 'Bittu Tabahi', on Sunday recei.
“I was just struggling”: George Russell admits it was tough to lose the Monza win after leading for much of the race before Kimi Antonelli passed him
International Sports News: George Russell left the Italian Grand Prix with a result that was hard to fully enjoy. The Mercedes driver had controlled much of the race at Monza an.
Tech jobs shrinking because of AI but chip factories are creating new manufacturing roles
Tech News News: The American labour market posted a surge in hiring this August, as per the fresh data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It also reveals a d.
Father of AI Geoffrey Hinton bets on Canada in tariff war with US; says, unlike America, Canada welcomes immigration; lead engineer lost H1-B visa
Tech News News: In the 1980s, Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton took an unconventional gamble, leaving a well-funded post at Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Dramatic video captures floodwaters bursting through glass doors of college students’ home
Dramatic video shows several feet of floodwater building up outside the glass doors before one panel suddenly gives way and sends water rushing into the student home.
NASCAR Playoffs Bracket 2026 Point Standings After Darlington Round of 16 Results
Christopher Bell used a late pass of Kyle Larson to claim the Southern 500 and his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Rams expect both Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play against 49ers in Australia despite off-field incidents
Puka Nacua was sued by a woman after several allegations this past offseason, and Alaric Jackson was arrested in June but not charged after a domestic violen...
In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square metres of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the shell mound grew into a living oyster reef
US News: In 2000, NOAA began transforming an eroding stretch of shoreline on Pivers Island, North Carolina, by planting about 500 square metres of smooth cordg.
WWE Sunday Night's Main Event 2026: List of winners, top performers, shocking moments, and more
WWE News: WWE presented its special show, Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026, from Atlanta, Georgia. The event was enthralling, featuring exciting matches and momen.
ETSU looks to sharpen execution after first win of the season over Tusculum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU football got back in the win column Saturday, but head coach Will Healy knows there is still plenty to clean up as the Bucc...
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
The anti-migration party, which mainstream parties refuse to work with, had hoped to form Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II.
Shanahan throws shade at Rams: NFL ‘let them off the hook’
Kyle Shanahan believes the 49ers will have a home crowd in Melbourne too
Europe's busiest ports ranked: Which cities lead in volume of goods transported?
Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war's disruptions to shipping routes have thrust it into the headlines. Euronew...
Vishesh Sharma fights off tough conditions to win Golconda Masters on home course
Golf News: NEW DELHI: Two days after lifting the Golconda Masters trophy at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA), 19-year old Vishesh Sharma reflected on a victo.
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
How Ciara's pregnancy reveal skipped the glam photoshoot and still became the most-talked-about post of the year
NFL News: On Sunday, September 6, Ciara posted a pregnancy announcement on Instagram that had nothing to do with a staged studio setup or a carefully lit matern.
Barbara Eden, 95, says she’s ‘okay’ after last-minute cancelation of festival appearance
Barbara Eden reassured fans after a "sudden illness" forced her to miss the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, revealing a new medication's side effects.
Video captures moment Amazon cargo plane hurtles off runway, erupts in flames
US News: An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into fl.
Bronson Reed returns to the ring leaner and meaner and looking like the future of WWE
Bronson Reed made a shocking return at Sunday Night's Main Event, unleashing a brutal chair assault on Oba Femi during his match with Bron Breakker.
“I never thought I was going to do it”: Cole Johnson reveals how a joke suddenly turned into a real fight after a huge offer came his way
MMA News: Cole Johnson did not expect a joke about fighting a chimpanzee to become a real fight proposal. The 1-0 amateur MMA fighter, better known as Wavy MMA,.
Inspiring story of the day: “My grandfather always told me to focus on the Three Cs: Cabeza, Corazón y Cojones” - How Carlos Alcaraz turned three generations of family love into tennis immortality
International Sports News: Carlos Alcaraz’s rise to seven Grand Slam titles has been shaped by more than his talent on the tennis court. A lesson from his grandfather, Carlos Al.
Trophy controversy returns? Mohsin Naqvi set to attend India’s Women’s Asia Cup final
Cricket News: The possibility of another trophy presentation controversy involving India and Pakistan has emerged ahead of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final, with.
Nick Van Exel: Kobe Bryant’s Infamous Misses Were Key To Building His ‘Mamba Mentality
Nick Van Exel recently opened up about the essence of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" and how his infamous shortcomings helped cultivate it.
Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion
When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions League glory, he was at the peak of...
Yahoo Top 10: After so many Week 1 blowouts, which team deserves the No. 1 spot?
Notre Dame was a trendy title pick ahead of the college football season, and the Irish looked great on Sunday. But they weren't the only team that impressed...
Wales lock Carter cleared for Dragons after injury
Dragons co-captain Ben Carter fit for start of United Rugby Championship season after recovering from summer ankle injury suffered with Wales.
Elly De La Cruz turns 'part-time bird whisperer' during Reds' win
The Reds' Elly De La Cruz helped a bird struggling to get off the field and brought it to safety during Cincinnati's win against Milwaukee at GABP.
Elly De La Cruz turns 'part-time bird whisperer' during Reds' win
The Reds' Elly De La Cruz helped a bird struggling to get off the field and brought it to safety during Cincinnati's win against Milwaukee at GABP.
Who Won The NASCAR Cup Series Southern 500 at Darlington? Full Race Results
Christopher Bell opened The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series by earning his first victory of the 2026 season. After passing Kyle Larson for the lead with 12 c...
Vikings 2026 Season Forecast
It’s time for my annual Vikings season forecast. And like my forecasts for the rest of the NFC North teams, I will be looking at roster/coaching changes this...
College volleyball debut at Wrigley Field suspended for slick court
CHICAGO — The second volleyball match Sunday night at Wrigley Field in the SEC-Big Ten Challenge was suspended because of excessive moisture on the court. Th...