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.
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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
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· 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
‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new health department report
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted
· Melody Schreiber
'Not Jesus Christ': Barnaby Joyce pressed on super policy modelling
One Nation's deputy leader Barnaby Joyce speaks to Sarah Ferguson about the party's proposal for early super access. (ABC News)
Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on controversial superannuation policy
Barnaby Joyce’s latest interview on ABC’s 7.30 program devolved into chaos when he shouted that he was One Nation’s treasury spokesman – “not Jesus Christ” – when pressed on modelling central to his party’s controversial superannuation policy unveiled on Monday.
· Daniel Lo Surdo
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Israel enters the final stretch of its election campaign against a turbulent backdrop. Israel’s war with Iran has yet to yield an agreement preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, the arrangement on the northern border still faces serious obstacles, and Hamas’ demilitarization is hardly around the corner.
· ELI PALEY / THE MEDIA LINE
US government to use AI virtual agents as part of interviewing, hiring process - report
The US federal government will begin incorporating artificial intelligence into the interview and hiring process for some new employees in the coming days, CBS reported on Monday, citing US officials.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
What AfD's election victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt could mean for Jewish life - analysis
MAGDEBURG - The far-right AfD has scored a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, falling just three seats short of an absolute majority. Its rise could reshape Holocaust education and remembrance policy, while a small party critical of Israel may now hold the balance of power.
· NINA POGREBNAYA
Fighting increases in Yemen as Houthis look to al-Mandab Strait as potential pressure point
Reports in Yemen suggest that Yemen’s government forces have made some limited gains against the Houthis. The Houthis have dominated a swath of Yemen since 2015. They have consolidated control over the last decade and launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, Israel, and other countries. They are backed by Iran. However, Ir…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Bardella-Farage immigration deal faces backlash across French political spectrum
PARIS — French presidential candidates from the far left to the far right are blasting the memorandum of understanding on stopping migration across the English Channel that National Rally President Jordan Bardella signed with Reform U.K.’s Nigel Farage on Friday.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government
The US has rejected Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that it offered help to change Malaysia’s political leadership during Obama’s visit in 2014
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government
The US has rejected Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that it offered help to change Malaysia’s political leadership during Obama’s visit in 2014
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
BARMM polls: Group opposes alleged militarization of ‘historic vote’
MANILA, Philippines — A week before the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a civil society group expressed opposition to the alleged militarization of what it described as a “historic democratic vote.”
· Kurt Dela Peña
WATCH: Tulfo questions move to drop Lachica
Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo on Monday questioned the prosecution’s plan to drop key witnesses Colonel Raymund Lachica and Colonel Dennis Nolasco, stressing the need to determine if Vice President Sara Duterte was involved in the alleged misuse of confidential funds. Presiding Officer Francis Escudero clarified that th…
· The Manila Times
Charismatic candidate puts a friendly face on Germany's far-right party
Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate for the “Alternative for Germany” (AfD) party and his wife Julia leaving a polling station on a small Schwalbe motorcycle after voting during the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Tangermuende, eastern Germany, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
· Geir Moulson
Far-right AfD landslide in German state piles pressure on federal government
A landslide electoral victory for the far-right in the small but significant state of Saxony-Anhalt over the weekend is sending shockwaves through Europe and piling pressure on Germany's federal government.
· Jenni Reid
WATCH: Macalintal asks Gatchalian to listen to stakeholders stand on the postponement of barangay, SK polls
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to allow him and other concerned stakeholders to appear before the Senate plenary or its relevant committees to discuss their stand on measures seeking to postpone the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabat…
· The Manila Times
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Philippines discuss expanding arms cooperation
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Philippine counterpart on Monday to discuss regional security issues and ways to boost bilateral arms cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won the regional election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary results.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Musk celebrates, Tusk despairs: How the world reacted to the AfD’s election win
Tech billionaire Elon Musk applauded the German far right’s win in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, a result that sent shockwaves through the country’s political establishment and around Europe.
· Milena Wälde
Court dismisses decade-old election case in Mountain Province
BAGUIO CITY — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 35 in Bontoc, Mountain Province, has dismissed three criminal cases against the former chairman and members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) over an alleged illegal proclamation during the 2016 elections, citing prescription of the offenses and inordina…
· HARLEY PALANGCHAO
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's leader in Saxony-Anhalt, says the result is a "clear mandate to govern"
· Bbcnews
US authorities on the hunt for four Pakistanis in $770 million Medicare fraud case
US federal authorities are hunting four Pakistani nationals accused of operating a call center inside Pakistan to steal Medicare data and generate $703 million in fraudulent claims against the US healthcare system.
· ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Netanyahu, Katz direct IDF to target senior PA officials in 'all-out war' on West Bank terror
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have directed the IDF to target senior PA officials in an "all-out war" on terrorism in the West Bank.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Lindsay Clancy was failed by our warped understanding of motherhood | Moira Donegan
Clancy’s case became a referendum on mothers, healthcare, and the status of women
· Moira Donegan
‘Shameful con’: Labor proposes last-minute change to IBAC reform
Premier Ben Carroll’s promised reforms to give the state’s peak anti-corruption body greater reach and powers are at risk of collapse following a proposed last-minute change that would prevent IBAC from investigating some allegations relating to Victoria’s Big Build sites.
· Chip Le Grand, Kieran Rooney
Rare Beijing spy series highlights real-life intelligence drama with Taiwan
TV series backed by Ministry of State Security and depicting espionage across Taiwan Strait proves ratings hit at its launch
· Alcott Wei
Rare Beijing spy series highlights real-life intelligence drama with Taiwan
TV series backed by Ministry of State Security and depicting espionage across Taiwan Strait proves ratings hit at its launch
· Alcott Wei