NY Times World

In Germany, Ulrich Siegmund Is Bringing the AfD to the Cusp of Power

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

general  Sep 6, 2026

NY Times World

Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in the country’s east, could result in an outright majority for the Alternative for Germany party.

general  Sep 6, 2026

NY Times World

China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.

A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.

general  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

Trump’s approval rating falls to all-time low in FT poll

Voters’ anxiety about economy saps popularity of US president and his Republican Party weeks before midterm elections

business  Sep 6, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Say Hello to the New CEO. Where Will John Ternus Lead Apple?

business  Sep 6, 2026

The Guardian Science

Introducing Black Box: The Chatbots – podcast

From the Guardian Investigates team: Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’ or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots Continue reading...

science  Sep 6, 2026

The Guardian

‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues

Serhii Beskrestnov says deadlock on frontline and increasing use of deep strikes is placing civilians and infrastructure at greater riskRussia and Ukraine are locked in an escalating war of long-range strikes with a growing risk to civilians in which neither side can entirely prevail, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s defence technology adviser.Serhii Beskrestnov, widely known by his call sign, Flash, said he was worried about the prospects for Kyiv this winter, and suggested elderly people sho

general  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

Iceland’s ‘no’ exposes EU complacency

It is tempting but wrong for all sides to conclude that existing agreements with Europe’s northern flank work well

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

LVMH sheds boom-time gains as luxury ‘feelgood factor’ fades

Pandemic-era rally that turned LVMH into Europe’s most valuable company has gone into reverse as investors doubt luxury recovery

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

Insurers pile on risk as payouts fall to lowest level in 20 years

Industry braces for downturn as influx of capital into property and casualty insurance pushes down premiums

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

The ultranationalists remaking Israel’s armed forces

The country’s religious Zionist community has for years campaigned to take control of the traditionally secular military

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

Russian gold floods through Hong Kong in wake of western sanctions

Shipments hit record high with almost 100 tonnes imported from Russia in first seven months of this year

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

The risky mission to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz

US Navy divers, boats and robots made covert night-time trips to dispose of explosives in the crucial channel

business  Sep 6, 2026

Financial Times

UBS demands new junior bankers show proficiency in AI

Graduates and interns hoping to join the Swiss group must show they can use the technology to improve outcomes and efficiency

business  Sep 6, 2026

ESPN

Cavan Sullivan, 16, breaks Freddy Adu's MLS mark

Philadelphia Union teenage star Cavan Sullivan scored in a third successive MLS game and in the process broke a record set by one-time U.S. soccer prodigy Freddy Adu.

sports  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Review: Kit Harington Has Done Far, Far Better Things Than This Bland MGM+ Dickens Adaptation

The 'Game of Thrones' star and François Civil fight for the affections of Mirren Mack in a new four-episode adaptation of the classic novel.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

The Guardian

Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia DayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter hereAngus Taylor has rejected claims the Coalition’s push to criminalise burning of the Australian flag is an attempt to undercut One Nation, insisting penalties of up to a year in prison are necessary to “stand up for our country”

general  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Emmys for ‘My Mom Jayne’ Ahead of Hosting Gig

The star, who is emceeing the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, took home two prizes at the Creative Arts ceremony, two decades after winning an Emmy for 'SVU.'

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

WSJ World News

At Taiwan’s Temples, a Glimpse of What China Could Have Been

Decades of separation have produced two very different religious lives on either side of the Taiwan Strait. In Taipei’s crowded temples, a Chinese-born reporter witnesses what was lost.

general  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore Is Astonishing in Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny and Dizzying Community-Theater Comedy

What holds it together is the suppleness of Eisenberg’s voice as a writer-director (the wit that singes, the story that never stops poking around corners), and the utterly astonishing performance of Julianne Moore, who plays a crumpled-up wallflower in dire need of blooming. Oh, does she bloom.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026