Protesters Demonstrate Against Germany’s Far-Right Party

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Ahead of the election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, protesters demonstrated against the AfD, the far-right party. Surveys suggest the AfD could be the first far-right party to win a state election since World War II. | By Jorge Mitssunaga | Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Sweden Confirms 458 Britons Deported or Forcibly Removed since Brexit

THE GUARDIAN: Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens

Sweden has confirmed 458 British citizens have been deported or forcibly removed by police since Brexit.

It is the first time the scale of the deportations of citizens who failed to secure residency in Sweden post-Brexit has been made public and comes amid mounting criticism of a cruel and hardline approach to Britons who had chosen to make the country their home before Brexit.

Some have been told to go after more than 25 years in the country and even vulnerable elderly people with dementia have been affected. One man was deported even though he had lived in the country since he was 10 years old. » | Lisa O’Carroll | Senior correspondent | Saturday, September 5, 2026

Egyptian TV Presenter among 12 Sentenced to Death for Drug Crime

THE GUARDIAN: Sarah Khalifa, 39, charged with forming organised criminal gang to manufacture and traffic drugs

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Sarah Khalifa also owns a cosmetic surgery clinic and an event production company.
An Egyptian court sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drug case, official media reported on Saturday. >br />
The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which dealt with issues concerning security and crime.

The state-linked Al-Ahram newspaper said a Cairo court sentenced “Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging on charges of forming an organised criminal gang specialising in procuring materials used in manufacturing narcotics, with the intent to traffic them, and possessing and carrying unlicensed firearms and ammunition”. » | AFP in Cairo | Saturday, September 5, 2026

Prince William to Represent King Charles at Funeral of Norway’s King Harald V

THE GUARDIAN: Duty falls by precedent to William to attend service of late monarch, alongside Princess Royal, who is godmother to new king Haakon VIII

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Members of Norway’s royal family including Queen Sonja (left), King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit (foreground) lay flowers in Oslo’s Palace Square on 31 August, three days after the death of King Harald. Photograph: Cornelius Poppe/EPA
The Prince of Wales is to represent his father at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway next week, Buckingham Palace has announced.

William, the heir to the throne, will be joined by his aunt the Princess Royal, who is attending in a private and personal capacity as godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII.

Norway has seen an outpouring of grief for the much-loved late monarch, who died on 28 August at the age of 89.

Harald – who was known for his warmth, humour and informal style – has been hailed as an inclusive “people’s king” who modernised the Norwegian monarchy during his 35-year reign.

His funeral will take place on 9 September at Oslo Cathedral, with mourners including his widow, Sonja, now the queen mother. » | Press Association | Sunday, September 6, 2026

IRGC Vows ‘Most Severe’ Revenge Strikes after US Bombs Iranian Oil Tankers

Sep 5, 2026 | Iran has issued a fresh and furious warning to the United States, threatening a “more severe” and potentially expanded military response if Washington continues its naval blockade and what Tehran calls the harassment of Iranian commercial vessels. The warning comes after U.S. forces said three Iranian oil carriers were hit. Iran’s armed forces have warned that American military vessels could face intensified strikes, while Tehran says Washington will bear responsibility for the consequences of continued aggression. With the U.S. tightening pressure around Iranian shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, fears are growing that the confrontation could escalate into a much wider regional war.

What Would Happen If South Korea Joins War on Iran?

Prof Mohammad Marandi shares his opinion.

Dr Richard Wolff: "Say Goodbye to the American Dream" | August 19, 2026

Aug 19, 2026 | In this week's Wolff Responds: Professor Wolff discusses how the United States is no longer truly a rich nation.

READ THE GE ARTICLE: Americans are NOT wealthy: The truth about the US economy: Media outlets often claim Americans are wealthier than Europeans, but it’s not true. Average wealth looks high, but is skewed by extreme inequality. US median wealth is quite low. This is the real data. »

Far-right AfD Leads Polls ahead of Crucial Saxony-Anhalt State Election in Germany | DW News

Sep 5, 2026 | It’s the final day of campaigning ahead of a crucial state election in Germany that could give the far-right a mandate to govern for the first time. Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany is heading into Sunday’s Saxony-Anhalt election with a strong lead in the polls, even though authorities have designated the party’s state branch as anti-constitutional and a far-right extremist group. Rival parties have ruled out working with the AfD, while nearly a third of voters remain undecided.

Countdown zur Diktatur: Vom Kanzler zum Diktator (4/4) | ZDFinfo Doku

Sep 5, 2026 | 30. Januar 1933. Deutschland hat einen neuen Kanzler. Konservative und Monarchisten haben Hitler ins Amt gehievt. Im Glauben, ihn und seine Anhänger "zähmen" zu können.

Tatsächlich ist der neue Kanzler noch weit von einer Alleinherrschaft entfernt – und Deutschland auf dem Papier noch eine Demokratie. Es dauert noch 18 Monate voller Willkür, Rechtsbruch, Mord und politischem Versagen, bis die Nazis die ganze Macht in Händen halten.

Guerre en Iran : l'armée américaine dit avoir « détruit » trois pétroliers iraniens

LE FIGARO : Après un mois d’accalmie, les affrontements entre Washington et Téhéran ont repris dimanche 30 août à l’initiative de l’armée américaine.

L'armée américaine a indiqué avoir frappé et « détruit » trois pétroliers iraniens samedi, un dans le Golfe et deux dans le Golfe d'Oman, après que deux de ses navires ont été pris pour cible par Téhéran.

L’armée américaine « a frappé trois pétroliers iraniens après que les Gardiens de la révolution ont lancé des missiles vers deux navires de la marine américaine patrouillant dans les eaux régionales », écrit le Commandement américain pour le Moyen-Orient (Centcom) sur le réseau social X. Il précise en avoir « neutralisé de manière permanente» deux et avoir «complètement détruit » un troisième. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 5 septembre 2026

Cuba : les États-Unis alertent sur une hausse « significative » des maladies diarrhéiques

LE FIGARO : Depuis janvier, le gouvernement de Donald Trump impose à Cuba un blocus pétrolier et une batterie de sanctions, qui ont aggravé la crise énergétique et économique sur l’île.

L'ambassade des États-Unis à Cuba a multiplié cette semaine les alertes à ses ressortissants concernant une augmentation « significative » des maladies diarrhéiques et une hausse de la délinquance sur l'île, alors même que Washington maintient sa politique de pression sur le pays. Depuis janvier, le gouvernement de Donald Trump impose à Cuba un blocus pétrolier et une batterie de sanctions, qui ont aggravé la crise énergétique et économique sur cette île de 9,4 millions d'habitants. Ce blocus a provoqué au fil des mois une grave détérioration des services de base. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 5 septembre 2026

The Lost Gospel of Judas: What Does it Say?

July 21, 2024 | Bart Ehrman is a New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity.

Hier kocht Alex: Ofengemüse | So wird aus Ofengemüse richtig gutes Essen

Sep 2, 2026 | Eine richtig gute Portion Ofengemüse braucht eigentlich nicht viel – aber ein paar kleine Dinge machen einen riesigen Unterschied. 🔥🍆 Paprika, Aubergine, Zucchini und Zwiebeln bekommen bei mir deshalb ordentlich Platz auf zwei Blechen, damit die Feuchtigkeit entweichen kann und das Gemüse wirklich röstet statt nur weich zu garen.

Währenddessen mache ich einen wunderbar milden konfierten Knoblauch. Der gart ganz langsam in Olivenöl, wird dadurch weich, cremig und leicht süßlich und landet anschließend auf einer dicken Scheibe geröstetem Brot. Darauf kommt das kräftig geröstete Gemüse – simpel gemacht, aber richtig voller Geschmack.

Und Ofengemüse kann noch viel mehr: Es lässt sich wunderbar vorbereiten und passt später zu Kartoffeln, Pasta, zum Grillen oder einfach wieder auf eine schöne Scheibe Brot.


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Could Germany’s Far Right Take Power in a State for the First Time? | DW News

Sep 5, 2026 | A regional election this weekend could fundamentally change the political landscape in Germany. The far-right AfD is on course for a resounding victory and could take over a state government for the first time. The latest opinion polls puts the AfD at 42%. That’s nearly double their closest rivals the conservative CDU.

Rob Groves: What Trump's "America First" Really Costs Britain

Sep 5, 2026 | For eighty years British foreign policy has rested on one assumption: that America is a reliable ally. This week Canada walked out of trade talks, Israel rejected Trump's own peace plan, and Trump responded by renaming a lake with a felt tip.

So what is "America First" actually costing Britain? A look at Carney's stand, Trump's map-scrawling, the hollowed-out US military, and whether Andy Burnham has the nerve to follow Canada, Italy, and Spain instead of trying to maintain a relationship that ended years ago.

Palestine Will Outlast Blair and His Grotesque 'Board of Peace' | Soumaya Ghannoushi | MEE Opinion

Sep 4, 2026 | Soumaya Ghannoushi, a writer and expert on Middle East politics, explains that former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s diplomatic efforts, particularly his demand that the Palestinian Authority replace the term "Palestine" in school textbooks with the biblically derived Israeli term "Samaria," represent a “monstrous” demand for a people to participate in their own cultural and historical erasure.

Ghannoushi says that by framing this demand as a condition for peace and reform, Blair is prioritising Israeli interests rather than acting as a neutral mediator within the so-called Board of Peace.

She emphasises that despite these systemic and diplomatic pressures, Palestinian identity, memory, and connection to the land will persist, enduring any attempts to erase them.

Jeffrey Sachs: The World Order Built on Lies Is Now Unravelling

Sep 4, 2026 | Prof. Jeffrey Sachs discusses how the post-Cold War world order was built on lies, which have blinded the West to why it is all collapsing.

MAGA Will Tear Itself Apart | Steve Schmidt

Sep 4, 2026 | JD Vance is equally responsible for America's current national security crisis, and the rest of MAGA can smell the blood in the water because of it. As we arrive at the end of summer, Steve Schmidt explains why 2028 is already slipping away from the vice president and the rest of Trump's collapsing coalition.

JD Vance is the son of a junkie, isn't he? For me, that says it all! — © Mark Alexander

Michael Lambert: Why Andy Burnham Can't Save Britain Without Europe

Sep 4, 2026 | Andy Burnham is widely seen as competent and decent - but can he actually turn Britain around without confronting Europe?

In this video I argue that unless Burnham faces up to Brexit, any recovery plan is doomed. From trade deals to growth to living standards, Britain is on a downward trajectory that 30 India deals won't fix.

Why Shouldn’t Iran Have Nuclear Weapons?

Rageh Omaar talks about this very point.

Lonely Love | Deep House, Vocal House, Nu Disco & Chillout, Emotional/Intimate Mood

Apr 2, 2026 | Lonely Love | Deep House, Vocal House, Nu Disco & Chillout, Emotional/Intimate Mood

« Les îles Malouines sont argentines par l’histoire et par le droit » : Javier Milei durcit le ton sur la revendication historique de Buenos Aires

Cette capture d'écran de Javier Milei est tiré de la vidéo qui accompagne cet article du Figaro. | Javier Milei affirme sentir des « vents favorables » à la revendication de l'Argentine sur les Malouines.
LE FIGARO : Dans une allocution télévisée, le président argentin a annoncé un projet de loi pour « durcir les sanctions et les peines à l’encontre des entreprises liées à des opérations non autorisées », autour de l’archipel de l’Atlantique sud.

Le président argentin Javier Milei, dopé par le soutien perçu de Donald Trump, a invoqué jeudi « des vents favorables » à la revendication historique de l'Argentine sur les îles Malouines, et annoncé des sanctions durcies pour tout projet pétrolier autour de l'archipel. Dans une allocution télévisée, il a annoncé un projet de loi pour « durcir les sanctions et les peines à l'encontre des entreprises liées à des opérations non autorisées », autour de l'archipel de l'Atlantique sud, dont Buenos Aires et Londres se disputent la souveraineté.

L'annonce intervient quatre jours après que le président américain Donald Trump, son allié idéologique, a dit ne pas exclure de « revoir » la position américaine de neutralité concernant l'archipel. Elle survient aussi dans la foulée d'une condamnation par la chancellerie argentine d'un projet d'exploitation pétrolière d'une compagnie britannique au large de l'archipel. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | vendredi 4 septembre 2026

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Why Is the Netherlands Moving Its Gold Out of America? | The Palki Sharma Show | India Global Review

Sep 3, 2026 | The Dutch central bank has moved more than 78 tonnes of gold, worth over $10 billion, from New York to London, citing “crisis preparedness”. It has also removed seven tonnes from Canada. France made a similar move last year, withdrawing its gold from New York. Reports later suggested European concerns about storing reserves in the United States amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s policies. The moves come as central banks increasingly favour gold.

Mette-Marit fragile, Marius Borg très amaigri... L’arrivée du cercueil du roi Harald V dans la chapelle du palais royal

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article de Madame Figaro. | Le roi Haakon VIII et la princesse héritière Ingrid de Norvège guident la procession royale. (Oslo, le 31 août 2026.) Scanpix Norway/ABACA
MADAME FIGARO : Ce 31 août, le cercueil du roi Harald V de Norvège a été déplacé au sein de la chapelle du palais où le public pourra venir se recueillir avant les funérailles. Une procession guidée par le roi Haakon VIII, suivi de ses enfants, son épouse Mette-Marit, ainsi que son beau-fils, Marius Borg Høiby.

Le temps d’un instant, les scandales qui pèsent sur la famille royale de Norvège ont été mis de côté. Ce lundi 31 août, le cercueil du roi Harald V a quitté le Salon Rouge pour rejoindre la chapelle du palais. Dans les prochains jours, jusqu’aux funérailles, qui auront lieu mercredi 9 septembre, le public pourra venir se recueillir auprès du défunt. Ce moment solennel et silencieux a été marqué par une procession funéraire guidée par le chef d’état-major du roi, portant la couronne royale sur un coussin, suivi du roi Haakon VIII et de sa fille, la princesse héritière Ingrid de Norvège. » | Par Leonie Dutrievoz | Publié : mardi 1 septembre 2026. Mis à jour : mercredi 2 spetembre 2026

JD Vance Says the “End Times” Are Coming: “The Antichrist” Could Be Among Us.

Sep 4, 2026 | US Vice President JD Vance says the “end times” are coming. In a recent podcast interview Vance discussed the possibility of the Antichrist already being among us, and his concerns about artificial intelligence replacing human relationships. He also said he is willing to accept the possibility that his political work could contribute to the “end times.” The comments have sparked attention because of Vance’s growing public role and his recent conversion to Catholicism.

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I hope the "end times" are coming for America! The country is falling apart before our very eyes.

This clown says he's doing "God's work". Does he consider the Trump regime's killing of innocent children in iran to be part of "God's work"? Who on earth is this man trying to kid?

If this guy wants to find the Antichrist, I could point him in the right direction! — © Mark Alexander

Le Gourmet French Chef: The French Rice Pudding You’ll Make Again and Again — Riz au lait

Sep 2, 2026 | There’s a reason the French have been making riz au lait for generations. Creamy, delicate, infused with real vanilla and made with just a handful of simple ingredients, French rice pudding is the kind of dessert that proves you don’t need complicated techniques to make something extraordinary.

In this recipe, Chef Eric shows you how to make classic French riz au lait — and the little details that make all the difference between ordinary rice pudding and a beautifully creamy French dessert.


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Ist Donald Trump ein Mad King?

Sep 3, 2026 | Donald Trump droht mit der Auslöschung des Iran, postet sich als KI-Jesus, redet am meisten über seinen Ballsaal. Die Historiker Ruth Ben-Ghiat und Thomas Zimmer über einen Präsidenten, der zunehmend den Bezug zur Realität verliert.

»Donald Trump hat einen Allmachtsanspruch, der stark an absolutistische Herrscher der Vormoderne erinnert, die davon ausgingen, dass ihre Person gleichzusetzen sei mit der Nation.« So beschreibt der Historiker Thomas Zimmer den US-Präsidenten Donald Trump. Was bedeutet es also, wenn der mächtigste Mann der Welt zunehmend den Kontakt zur Realität zu verlieren scheint und niemand in seiner unmittelbaren Umgebung noch Nein sagt?

Zimmer und die Autokratie-Forscherin Ruth Ben-Ghiat ordnen Trumps eskalierendes Verhalten historisch ein, zeigen, welche Parallelen es zu anderen Autokraten gibt – und welche Schlüsse das für Amerika und die Welt zulässt.

Dies ist der Auftakt einer neuen Videoserie, in der wir regelmäßig auf die Vereinigten Staaten schauen: auf eine Demokratie unter Druck, einen zunehmend unkontrollierbaren Präsidenten und darauf, was seine Politik für den Rest der Welt bedeutet.

Guerre en Ukraine : les États-Unis vont réclamer à l’Europe le remboursement des aides versées à Kiev, affirme Donald Trump

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président américain, Donald Trump. Kevin DIETSCH / Getty Images via AFP
LE FIGARO : Le président américain a également critiqué les informations, dans un message publié sur les réseaux sociaux, faisant état d’une forte diminution des stocks de munitions américains dans le contexte d’un autre conflit en Iran.

Le président américain Donald Trump a déclaré jeudi qu’il demanderait aux pays européens de rembourser aux États-Unis l’aide militaire et les munitions précédemment envoyées à l’Ukraine dans le cadre de la guerre en cours avec la Russie, et a semblé laisser entendre un arrêt des ventes aux pays alliés. Dans un message publié sur les réseaux sociaux, Donald Trump a également critiqué les informations faisant état d’une forte diminution des stocks de munitions américains dans le contexte d’un autre conflit en Iran, tout en ajoutant que les États-Unis intensifiaient leur production et constituaient des stocks de munitions. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters | vendredi 4 septembre 2026

The Far Right's Rise: Is Germany at a Breaking Point? | To the Point

Sep 4, 2026 | Saxony-Anhalt faces a pivotal election. The AfD, led by top candidate Ulrich Siegmund, is polling strongly and could achieve a historic breakthrough. What would an AfD victory mean for the state, and what impact could it have on Germany as a whole?

On "To the Point", our guests discuss the rise of the AfD, the shifting political landscape, voter concerns, and the potential consequences of this election.

Francis Fukuyama on Authoritarianism and "Disillusionment with Mainstream Liberalism"

Sep 4, 2026 | Professor Francis Fukuyama, author of 'In The Realm of The Last Man', discusses his 'End of History' thesis, the state of democracy, US President Donald Trump, JD Vance, the Democratic Party, Vladimir Putin, the War in Ukraine and authoritarianism. Interview by Newsnight Political Editor Nick Watt.

Why Older Generations Failed: Miriam Margolyes Speaks Out

Sep 3, 2026 | Miriam Margolyes Interview: Full English, Politics, and Growing Old

Actor, author, and national treasure Miriam Margolyes sits down for a conversation about her book Full English, national identity, and why she feels a heavy sense of foreboding about modern Britain. Moving beyond her reputation for comedic outbursts, Margolyes offers a candid assessment of the UK's political landscape. She speaks openly about why she believes older generations have failed today's youth, the injustice of university debt, and why modern politicians lack the truth and vision of past leaders.

Margolyes also reflects on her own mortality, living with physical limitations at 85, her views on national accents and elocution, and why kindness remains her final message for an increasingly sour world.

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This Is Our Last Chance to Save America | Steve Schmidt

September 3, 2026 | Dan Driscoll resigned from the military rather than continue working under Pete Hegseth's egomaniacal incompetence. With just 63 days until the midterms, Steve Schmidt explains why this is America's last chance to rein in Donald Trump's fascist regime and its despoiling of the Constitution.

America? What an effing SHITSHOW! And that includes the US Supreme Court! — © Mark Alexander

États-Unis : polémique après le commentaire désobligeant de Pete Hegseth sur le physique d’une militaire canadienne

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le secrétaire américain à la Défense, Pete Hegseth, prend la parole lors d’une cérémonie rendant hommage aux Marines qui ont servi à Abbey Gate, le 26 août 2026. Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Le ministre américain de la Défense a publié une photo d’une militaire canadienne accompagnée d’un commentaire ironique. Une moquerie que déplore le premier ministre du Canada.

Vives critiques au Canada après un post sur X du ministre américain de la Défense. Pete Hegseth a partagé, lundi, sur ses réseaux sociaux une photo d’une militaire en surpoids. « This is real » (« c’est réel »), a-t-il commenté avec ironie, accompagné d’un émoji de drapeau canadien. Un message interprété par de nombreux internautes comme une moquerie grossophobe.

Sur l’image, on voit une militaire remettre une médaille à une jeune femme au centre d’entraînement des cadets de Vernon. La publication a suscité l’indignation, notamment au sein de la Ligue des cadets de l’Armée du Canada qui soutient le programme. « Il est inacceptable de tenir des propos désobligeants à l’égard de jeunes qui s’efforcent de s’améliorer et de servir leurs communautés », a condamné l’organisation. » | Par Victorien Cosson | jeudi 3 septembre 2026

JD Vance Speculates The ‘Antichrist’ Could Be Walking Among Us in ‘Remarkable Interview’

Sep 3, 2026 | “He’s trying to get a lot of attention, and this has certainly gained it.”

Vice President JD Vance’s comments on a Christian podcast discussing the "end times" and that the “antichrist” could be walking among us has grabbed attention of many, with some suspecting he may be trying to prepare for his own run for the presidency in 2028, says Washington correspondent for The Times Max Kendix.


THE BULLSHIT that Americans come out with knows NO BOUNDS! Americans have always had a propensity to believe NONSENSE, but with each passing day during the Trump presidency, they are surpassing themselves! We are indeed living in TROUBLING TIMES. It was bad enough that the free world was being led by a convicted felon, but now this! — © Mark Alexander

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Shares His Absolutely Brutal Take on Prince Harry and Meghan Going Back to UK

Sep 2, 2026 | Speaking to reporters, President Trump ripped Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they leave the U.S. and head back to the U.K.

It is so sad that Americans have to put up with this. — © Mark Alexander

Interviews with Hitler's Closest Friends | Dictator: The Hitler Interviews | Channel 4

Sept 2, 2026 | For the first time on TV, the testimonies of people who knew Adolf Hitler are brought together to reveal the truth about the man behind some of the worst crimes in history:

Hitler as never seen before. The people who were at Hitler’s side during World War II remember how he led Germany to defeat and disaster.

Episode 1, first shown 1st August 2026.

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Beware! There’s a Wanker About!

MARK ALEXANDER: I have been away from my computer for most of today. Alas, when I returned, I noticed that some wanker has been meddling with my postings, trying to make me look stupid, I guess. NO! It is not I that is stupid, rather it is the childish wanker who is imbecilic. Cease and desist! Your childishness impresses NOBODY! Go and ask Mummy for your dummy and rattle to play with! Ask her to put a dab of honey on it, too. It will help sweeten you up! Leave wanking to the big boys!

© Mark Alexander

Fears of Return to All Out US-Iran War after Sharp Escalation in Deadly Strikes | BBC News

Sep 2, 2026 | Iran and the United States have carried out on the biggest exchange of attacks since July, stoking fears of a return to all out war.

Iran said 18 people were killed and more than 100 injured in latest US bombardment. It accused the US of committing a war crime by striking a wedding in the city of Kuhestak, killing four people including two children. The Pentagon responded by saying it does not target civilians.

In retaliation, Iran launched a wave of strikes against American targets in the region, including in Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain. President Trump is warning that the US is prepared to carry out further strikes in response to those attacks.

There are warnings of a serious impact on the global economy, with further disruption to oil and gas supplies, affecting inflation and global borrowing costs.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Caroline Hawley and Jeremy Bowen.

Is the World Giving Up on the US Dollar? | The Global Story

Sep 2, 2026 | America’s national debt recently hit a new milestone of $40 trillion. It is estimated that interest payments on the national debt are now the second largest expense in the US government budget, trailing only Social Security. How was the US able to borrow so much and for so long? One answer according Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff is the US dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.

In this episode, Rogoff - former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund - explains how the US dollar came to enjoy this hegemonic status, what being the world’s reserve currency actually means in practice, and why he believes the dollar is now in decline.

En Hongrie, Péter Magyar coupe les vivres au réseau d’influence européen de Viktor Orbán

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le premier ministre hongrois Péter Magyar, le 23 juin 2026. Marton Monus / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - Privé de ses financements, le think-tank conservateur MCC Bruxelles, l’un des principaux relais intellectuels de la « bataille culturelle » menée par Budapest ces dernières années, va mettre la clé sous la porte.

Viktor Orbán vient de perdre un puissant relais d’influence à l’échelon européen : le MCC Bruxelles, un think-tank qui portait sa bataille culturelle à l’échelon européen, se prépare à mettre la clé sous la porte, coupé de ses financements par le nouveau gouvernement de centre droit en place à Budapest.

Le premier ministre élu Péter Magyar n’avait pas fait mystère de ses intentions. Quatre jours seulement après son élection, le 16 avril, il était allé à la rencontre du PDG du groupe énergétique MOL, Zsolt Hernadi, pour s’assurer que la société ne verserait plus un forint de dividende au Mathias Corvinus Collegium. » | Par Albert Kornél, à Budapest | mercredi 2 septembre 2026

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1. September 1939: Hitlers Angriff auf die Welt | SPIEGEL TV | Reupload

Aug 31, 2024 | Am frühen Morgen des 1. September 1939 eröffnet die SMS Schleswig-Holstein das Feuer auf die Halbinsel Westerplatte bei Danzig. Fast zeitgleich greift die deutsche Luftwaffe die Kleinstadt Wieluń südwestlich von Łódź an. Mit dem deutschen Überfall auf Polen beginnt der Zweite Weltkrieg. Von Anfang an wird dieser Konflikt mit großer Brutalität geführt und fordert tausende zivile Opfer. Obwohl die Wehrmacht das Nachbarland binnen weniger Wochen besiegt, verläuft der Feldzug nicht so reibungslos wie erwartet: Die Polen leisten erbitterten Widerstand.

Die Dokumentation wirft einen ausführlichen Blick auf verschiedene Aspekte des Überfalls und verdeutlicht die Auswirkungen des Feldzugs auf den weiteren Kriegsverlauf.

Scott Bessent Has Humiliated Himself | Steve Schmidt

Sep 2, 2026 | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is blaming the media and America's allies for Trump's failed war with Iran and trade war with Canada. Steve Schmidt explains Trump's failing, sycophantic regime and why it's time for America to wake up and reclaim its future.

Each and every time I see that Scott Bessent, I feel like puking! — © Mark Alexander

Owen Jones: Milo Yiannopoulos: The Most Spectacular Self-Own Ever

September 2, 2026

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It's guys like Milo who give gays a bad name!

Milo must be a very bad judge of character. It should have been clear to any intelligent person exactly what Trump was from the minute he opened his mouth, from the very minute he came down that escalator! One didn't need a lot of intelligence, just a modicum. What Trump is is written all over him! — © Mark Alexander

Islamic Beliefs That Don't Make Sense

Mar 2, 2026 | Have you ever actually sat down and thought about some of the core beliefs in Islam? Not what you were told to think, but really examined them with logic and common sense? That's exactly what we're doing in this video. We go through some of the most puzzling and contradictory beliefs found in Islamic theology, sourced directly from the Quran, Sahih Bukhari, and classical Islamic scholarship. No exaggeration, no misrepresentation, just honest questions that deserve honest answers. Whether you're an atheist, agnostic, ex-Muslim, or just a curious mind, this video will give you a lot to think about.