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Sunday, September 06, 2026 — the most important stories, distilled to just the facts
Germany’s far-right AfD party won a record 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt, challenging the country’s democratic safeguards.
The AfD’s strong performance in the German state election marks a significant shift in regional politics. In the United States, Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton was attacked at a fair but was unharmed. An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and causing major disruptions. Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s basketball team secured a narrow win over Italy in the FIBA World Cup, and Hurricane Lowell approached Hawaii with tropical storm warnings issued.
Key Developments
- The AfD’s vote share could allow it to influence or lead the Saxony-Anhalt state government.
- Amy Acton was attacked by a man with weapons at the Canfield Fair, with several others injured before the suspect was arrested.
- An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles and catching fire.
- Miami International Airport operates with reduced capacity, causing delays and cancellations.
- The United States women’s basketball team won 55-52 against Italy to advance to the FIBA World Cup quarter-finals.
- Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, prompted tropical storm warnings for parts of Hawaii due to expected heavy rain and flooding.
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