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What would an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt really mean?

Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned?

  • AfD's far-right ideology could lead to significant changes in Saxony-Anhalt.
  • Party plans to deport immigrants without residency permits and impose stricter asylum rules.
  • Establishment of a voluntary citizen patrol could impact public safety.

World

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Donald Trump has said that the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the…

  • Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least three, injure 23; Iran vows pre-emptive operations.
  • Iran's Strait of Hormuz traffic drops 50% on August 31, lowest in recent weeks.

Culture

Robert Pattinson and Oasis bring star power to Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The worlds of rock and movie stardom are colliding at the Venice Film Festival , as both Robert Pattinson and Oasis frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher arrive on the Lido for world…

  • Robert Pattinson and Oasis frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher attend Venice Film Festival.
  • Pattinson’s film "Primetime" explores reality TV show "To Catch a Predator."
  • Gallagher’s documentary premieres a reunion tour for 2025.

Finance & Markets

Singaporeans lured to join Nanning Ponzi scheme with free dinners, S$8 manicures, sprawling condos

[SINGAPORE] When Alice (not her real name) arrived in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in March, she was impressed...

  • Singaporeans enticed by Nanning Ponzi scheme with free dinners and manicures
  • Recruiters promised affordable high-rise apartments and attractive amenities
  • 52 Singaporeans arrested in Guangxi for alleged pyramid scheme involvement

Finance & Markets

Nigeria’s business performance index rises to 112.7 in August, highest since February 2026

Nigeria’s business environment expanded further in August 2026, with the composite Current Business Performance Index (CBPI) rising to 112.7 points from 108.6 points in July.

  • Nigeria's CBPI reached 112.7 in August, highest since February 2026
  • Manufacturing led the performance improvement
  • Non-Manufacturing slowed slightly from July pace

Culture

Miami Superstar Embarrasses Defenders in Dominant 1st Half

A Miami Hurricanes wide receiver is starting off the 2026 season just like he ended the last one.

  • Sophomore Malachi Toney scores 10 receptions for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns in first half
  • Stanford defenders collide after Toney's touchdown celebration, potential concussions
  • Toney's dominant performance precedes Hurricanes' national championship run

Science

Life uses 4 DNA letters. Scientists just made 8 work

Researchers at UC San Diego have demonstrated that a key cellular enzyme can accurately read an eight-letter genetic alphabet, doubling the four letters used by all known life on Earth.

  • Scientists at UC San Diego expanded DNA alphabet to eight letters
  • RNA polymerase accurately transcribes synthetic genetic code
  • Breakthrough enables novel biological functions and compounds

Health & Medicine

How to Keep Children Safe from Wildfire Smoke

Children are among the most vulnerable to health risks due to wildfire smoke exposure. Check out some of the advice to keep them safe from haze.

  • Over 50,000 respiratory infections reported in Indonesia July-August.
  • Children under five affected by 12,000 respiratory infections.
  • UNICEF advises explaining risks to children in age-appropriate manner.

Tech

Redefining GIS: Declarative Symbology and Collaborative Workflows in JupyterGIS

JupyterGIS is a GIS-focused extension for Jupyter notebooks. The recent 0.16 release enhances collaborative features, real-time editing, and support for large-scale data processing, including remote…

  • JupyterGIS extension unifies GIS and data science in Jupyter notebooks.
  • Story Maps now supports real-time collaborative editing of geographic presentations.
  • Declarative JSON format and drag-and-drop visual editor for remote geospatial data processing.
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