Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

Chancellor to unveil growth plan with £150m fund for northern firms
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.