Fitter, happier, more productive: Arsenal could hardly have started better | Jonathan Wilson
It’s still very early but Mikel Arteta’s side are playing with an authority and freshness that eluded them at times last season
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Newest first · UTC+11:00N. Korean defense minister blasts U.S.' joint military drills, says will take necessary measures
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean defense minister strongly denounced the Freedom Edge exercise involving South Korea, the United States and Japan currently under way, vowing to take "reflective countermeasures," Pyongyang's official media outlet reported Monday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
GOP Bets On Trumpapalooza To Defy Midterm History
Authored by Carolina Lumetta via RealClearPolitics,
· Tyler Durden
Von der Leyen: Greenland is choosing Europe and Europe is choosing Greenland
Greenland is making a “clear choice” to strengthen ties with the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as Brussels unveiled a €200 million investment package and moved to deepen its political, economic and security footprint in the Arctic.
· Gerardo Fortuna
Federal investigators search for cause of Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five
Theories begin to emerge that plane may have landed too fast and too far down the runway to be able to stop in time
· Edwardhelmore
Why is far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?
Aftershocks of party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt will ripple across Germany, with two more state elections this month
· Deborah Cole
AI data centre puts Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge at risk
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· Megan Jones
Israel threatens senior Palestinian officials with 'all-out war' in occupied West Bank
Israel will launch an "all-out war" in the occupied West Bank if any military operations are discovered being planned by groups linked to the Palestinian Authority, Defence Minister Israel Katz has said.
· Middleeasteye
‘It is ideology, not economics’: Queensland accused of driving away renewables investment
The abandonment of Queensland’s clean energy target and delayed closure of coal-fired power is driving away investment in renewable energy, the industry peak body will warn in a speech revealing of the increasingly hostile relationship between the sector and the Crisafulli government.
· James Hall
Britain’s West Bank sanctions could change Europe’s approach to Israel | The National
The political impact of the UK’s decision to take sanctions measures, against Israeli interests linked to illegal settlements in the West Bank, is playing out even before the details of the package are known.
· Damien McElroy
Hundreds of demonstrators face off with UK police to protest boats carrying migrants across Channel
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· Associated Press
Russia and North Korea open the first road link across shared border
In this photo released by the Government of Primorsky Krai Region on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, vehicles drive across the new bridge between Russia and North Korea named after the Soviet officer Yakov Novichenko, who is credited with saving North Korea’s founding leader, Kim Il-sung, over the Tumannaya River in Primorsk…
Defying Netanyahu pressure to merge, Winter submits People of Israel's list ahead of 2026 election
Ofer Winter, the chairman of the People of Israel party, announced Monday his party's complete list and closed the door to a rumored merger with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party (RZP).
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
10, Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears
The United States-led international military coalition will conclude its mission in Iraq by the end of this month, the country’s armed forces have confirmed to state media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
China unveils plan to revamp ‘classic products’ in bid to boost sluggish consumer spending
Heritage is the latest sector targeted by authorities, following similar efforts in the sports, winter tourism and nightlife industries
· Xinyi Wu
China unveils plan to revamp ‘classic products’ in bid to boost sluggish consumer spending
Heritage is the latest sector targeted by authorities, following similar efforts in the sports, winter tourism and nightlife industries
· Xinyi Wu
UK has still not responded to legal petition detailing colonial-era war crimes in Palestine
A year after it was submitted, the UK government has still not responded to a legal petition laying out evidence that Britain committed war crimes in Palestine between 1917 and 1948.
· Middleeasteye
Tokyo mulling allowing entry of N. Korean delegation to Asian Games: Kyodo
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Tokyo is reviewing whether to allow North Korean athletes and officials to enter Japan for the upcoming Asian Games, a Japanese media outlet reported Monday, citing a government source.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentals
The policy will only apply to existing rentals, an official says. It is likely to result in the closure of about 2,000 properties
· Agence France-Presse
Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentals
The policy will only apply to existing rentals, an official says. It is likely to result in the closure of about 2,000 properties
· Agence France-Presse
‘Germany hasn’t undergone a conversion’ – Rachel Marsden (VIDEO)
The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party could join forces with the left-wing Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) after its landslide election win in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said.
· RT
Merz says Germany needs reform, defends democratic order after historic election defeat against AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the far-right AfD's historic state election victory showed that deep reforms are needed, but he stressed that basic democratic values remain valid.
· REUTERS
Eisenkot submits final Yashar list, former Shin Bet chief Cohen receives number two spot
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot released his selection of candidates for his Knesset slate on Monday, as the party submitted its list at the Knesset ahead of the October elections.
· KESHET NEEV
China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation
Li Qiang makes pledge during meeting with Qatari prime minister visiting on official two-day state visit in Beijing on Monday
· Shi Jiangtao
China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalation
Li Qiang makes pledge during meeting with Qatari prime minister visiting on official two-day state visit in Beijing on Monday
· Shi Jiangtao
PRO-13 deploys 887 cops for BARMM polls
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) deployed on Monday 887 police officers to augment security and election operations for the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Sept. 14.
· Chris V. Panganiban
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Plans for a major shake-up of local government are on hold, after the government launched a review in light of new legal advice.
· Bbcnews
USS Abraham Lincoln Returning Home After Being "Sunk" Three Times By Iran
In yet another example of Iranian social media claims not matching up with reality, the nuclear powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home after a 286 day deployment and 5 days of rest at port in Thailand. The ship was untouched by any signs of combat, despite the IRGC claiming on at…
· Tyler Durden
Palace: President’s job continues despite political noise
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang responds to criticisms made by Vice President Sara Duterte blaming the country’s suffering on the Marcos administration, stressing that the work continues.
· Allen Limos
AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right
Co-leader of Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, Alice Weidel, leaves for a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Kirsten Grieshaber
EU chief unveils $232 million Greenland package as tensions heighten
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland’s government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visit Qoornoq, Greenland on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
· Lorne Cook
New York Rediscovers Nuclear Power, With Plenty Of Political Fine Print
Five years after Indian Point’s last reactor shut down, Albany rediscovered the appeal of electricity that runs around the clock without burning fossil fuels.
· Tyler Durden
What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
Former Sen. John E. Sununu, who is seeking the GOP nomination for his old seat, takes a selfie with supporter Sudie Francouer, in Berlin, N.H., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer)
· Robert Yoon
Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on superannuation policy
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What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
A sign directs voters to an entrance for City Hall during early voting for the Rhode Island primary election, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
· Robert Yoon
Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threats
Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threats
Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’
· Lawrence Chung
Cross-sector push needed for youth facing ‘paradox of AI fluency’: minister
Labour chief Chris Sun says higher education alone no guarantee of job success, while Singapore’s trade minister calls for ‘continuous learning’ mindset
· Connor Mycroft
Cross-sector push needed for youth facing ‘paradox of AI fluency’: minister
Labour chief Chris Sun says higher education alone no guarantee of job success, while Singapore’s trade minister calls for ‘continuous learning’ mindset
· Connor Mycroft
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 US midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
· REUTERS
Comelec’s precinct finder for BARMM polls now accessible
Screenshot of the Comelec’s precinct finder for the BARMM Parliamentary elections
· Dianne Sampang
AfD's Historic Win Shocks German Political Establishment: Here's What Happens Next
The pro-Germany, anti-globalist, anti-mass migration right-wing populist party known as Alternative für Deutschland delivered its strongest election result ever in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, dealing a sharp blow to Germany's political establishment.
· Tyler Durden
Communist Bondarenko Barred From Running in State Duma Elections
The Central Election Commission on Monday barred Communist Party candidate Nikolai Bondarenko from running in Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections following his recent conviction for displaying “extremist” symbols.
· The Moscow Times
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Renew MEPs to press Macron on his political future at Paris meeting
PARIS — European lawmakers from the Renew parliamentary group will meet President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday to discuss how to safeguard the political center he helped build, according to a party official and a government official.
· Clea Caulcutt, Élisa Bertholomey
Israeli military ordered to prepare for 'all-out war' on Palestinian Authority | The National
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel’s military has been ordered to prepare for an “all-out war” against the Palestinian Authority if it deems that the internationally backed organisation is “about to launch an October 7-style terrorist attack against [Israeli soldiers] and Jewish settlements”.
· Thomas Helm
Oh Look, Yet Another Church Up In Flames...
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
· Tyler Durden
Majority of Spaniards unhappy with government's handling of Ceuta crisis, poll shows
Nearly nine in 10 Spaniards blame Morocco for the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta in late July, while a majority rate Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's handling of the crisis as "bad" or "very bad," according to an opinion poll released on Monday that also showed a drop in support for Sanchez's party.
· REUTERS
Fringe anti-Zionist group leads campaign pushing Australian parliament to sanction Israel
BRISBANE, Australia - The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA), a fringe far-left group with close ties to Australian Palestinian groups that have described October 7 as "resistance" and marched for an Arab state to replace Israel "from the river to the sea," has taken the lead on a new drive to get the Australian parl…
· HAVA MENDELLE
‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’
· Davidhytner