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September 9, 2026

12:12 PM Merz Accuses AfD of "Ethnic Cleansing" and Attacks Its Ties to Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply attacked the AfD in the Bundestag and accused the party of acting against German interests with its policies. He described its demand for "remigration" in particular as nothing other than "ethnic cleansing based on origin and skin color." He pointed out that people with immigrant backgrounds have long been indispensable in skilled trades and other sectors. The attack comes just days after the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party won on a hardline anti-immigration platform.

08:20 AM Trump Administration Gives Hungary and Poland Preferential Treatment on Immigrant Visas - Global Pause Remains in Place

The U.S. has resumed prioritizing immigrant visa processing in Hungary and Poland while appointments in many other countries remain suspended. According to several people familiar with the matter, the order came directly from the White House, though no official explanation has been given. A federal court had previously struck down the sweeping visa suspension covering 75 countries as blatantly unlawful, after which the State Department halted interviews worldwide and ordered new training. The pause could still drag on for months - while Trump continues tightening restrictions not only on illegal immigration, but on legal immigration as well.

07:20 AM Trump Administration Goes After Ford and Demands Break With Chinese Partners

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accuses Ford of creating national security risks through its business dealings with CATL, Geely and BYD. He is particularly critical of Ford's use of CATL technology in Michigan and its decision to continue building the Lincoln Nautilus in China until 2030. Ford rejects the accusations and says it is investing in American battery production while others continue importing from China. The dispute comes shortly before Trump's planned meeting with Xi Jinping and as Congress prepares a tougher ban on Chinese vehicles in the United States.

02.55 AM Trump Wants to Turn the Midterms Into a Vote on Himself

Donald Trump wants to make the Republican convention in Dallas entirely about himself and is openly urging his supporters to vote as if he were on the ballot himself. At the same time, his approval ratings are low, the economy is weakening and the war in Iran is putting additional pressure on Republicans. Some vulnerable Republican candidates are already staying away from Dallas, while others hope to benefit from Trump's appearance. Even the Senate race in Texas is getting tighter, even though Democrats have not won statewide office there since 1994.

01:30 AM U.S. Destroys Five More Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Warship

The U.S. military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers after the Revolutionary Guards twice attacked an American warship with ballistic missiles over the past two days. Iran responded with new missile attacks on U.S. targets in Jordan, where the military says air defenses intercepted 18 ballistic missiles. Washington had already destroyed three Iranian tankers on Saturday and is now openly threatening to target Iran's oil tankers again in response to any further attacks on U.S. ships. At the same time, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying as oil prices rise and the war, now more than six months old, moves closer again to an open escalation.

September 8, 2026

09:01 PM AfD Win Puts More Pressure on Merz - SPD Demands Changes to Pension and Long-Term Care Reforms

After the troubling AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt, tensions inside Germany’s federal government are once again breaking into the open. The SPD is calling for talks on changes to the planned pension and long-term care reforms, along with a new debate over the 2027 budget, inheritance taxes, and a wealth tax. Merz, meanwhile, is sticking to his reform agenda, including a higher retirement age and tougher rules on sick pay. Economists do not expect an immediate shift in fiscal policy, but they warn that coalition infighting could delay key reforms or derail them altogether.

04:20 PM EU Court Blocks Vlaams Belang From Using IKEA Trademarks in Anti-Immigration Campaign

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Belgium's far-right Vlaams Belang party was not allowed to use IKEA trademarks for its "IKEA Plan - Immigration Really Can Be Different" campaign. The party had used IKEA-style logos, signs, and design elements to push for tougher immigration policies. The court said that could cause significant damage to IKEA's reputation and made clear that those behind the campaign could not simply claim freedom of expression as a defense. In this case, using a well-known brand to spread a political message did not outweigh IKEA's rights and interests.

12:15 AM Republicans Suddenly Have to Worry About Losing Their U.S. Senate Majority

With less than two months to go before the midterm elections, the fight for control of the Senate has become much more wide open as Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen and many voters remain unhappy with the economy. Democrats now see opportunities in states like Texas, Iowa, Alaska, and Ohio, while races they once felt better about in Michigan and Maine have become more complicated. Trump's tariff policies, the high cost of living, and the war in Iran, along with its impact on gas prices, are putting added pressure on Republican candidates. The math still favors Republicans overall, but even Senate Majority Leader John Thune now acknowledges that losing the chamber is a realistic possibility.

08:30 AM Australia Wants to Let Users Turn Off Social Media Algorithms

Australia's government wants users to decide for themselves whether Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms can personalize their feeds with algorithms. Anyone who opts out would only see posts from friends and accounts they personally choose to follow. Platforms would have to clearly offer that choice and document what they are doing to address harmful content, with fines of up to A$109.2 million for violations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls the plan "My Feed, My Way" and says it is not about giving the government control, but about giving users control over their own feeds.

07:15 AM Iran threatens preemptive strikes and presents improved ballistic missile

Tehran is describing an improved version of the Qassem Basir ballistic missile as the expression of a new military doctrine and says it will act against threats if necessary before they are even carried out. The missile is said to have greater range, greater accuracy, and a warhead weighing around 500 kilograms. Iran also claims it has already tested new capabilities against a U.S. warship, while Washington says Iranian ballistic missiles were launched at U.S. warships. At the same time, the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying, with Iran seeking to impose its own exclusion zone while the United States says the vital shipping route will remain open.

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