German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
Local elections are taking place in two German states on Sunday which could increase the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Opinion polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommerm suggest Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is at risk…
Ukrainian children learn ancient warrior skills amid modern war
Ukrainian children are learning the skills of 17th-century Cossack warriors – the communities that played a central role in Ukraine history, known for their military skills and horsemanship. But for these students, it is more than a history lesson. It is…
Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert
Concertgoers filing into Ed Sheeran’s concert on Saturday night had mixed emotions about seeing him perform without opening acts or his support band, after Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian remarks. Nearby, protesters gathered to…
France wine production nears 70-year low as heatwaves hit harvest
Florent Latour, CEO of the largest owner of Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy, spent the summer praying for rain. «We felt we were so close,» Latour, who’s head of Maison Louis Latour, told CNBC. «Just a bit more rain would have produced a fantastic…
Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
Germans began voting Sunday in two state elections where far-right and far-left gains could send new shock waves to Berlin and rock the government of embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz, 70, has scheduled a crisis meeting of his centre-right CDU…
Fans cheer as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
Ed Sheeran told his fans that he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage this month. Earlier, pro-Palestinian protesters had gathered near the stadium to express solidarity with Macklemore. The British…
Live: Russian election enters final day in shadow of war in Ukraine
Home Europe Live Issued on: 20/09/2026 – 07:16Modified: 20/09/2026 – 07:27 A man casts his ballot for Russia’s parliamentary election at a polling station named after Alexey Osipov, the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) officer…
Two killed in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia
At least two people have been killed and six injured in a «massive» overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyev has said. Vorobyev said 249 drones had been shot down, and he reported fires in several residential…
Tunisia’s booming boat industry: From pleasure craft to luxury yachts
In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous…
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice – now we’re married
Sukma, for her part, told us she was called to Abah’s house to discover two police officers and an NWDI lawyer waiting for her. They forced her to sign a document saying all her allegations were lies, she said. Her account is backed up by a secret…