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What the rest of the world is publishing about the Horn of Africa — and what the Horn's own newsrooms are publishing about everywhere else.

These are headlines published by other newsrooms, not Hornafrika reporting. We show the headline, a short extract and a link; the full article stays with the publisher who wrote it, and copyright in each headline and extract remains with that publisher. How the wire works

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJosh Taylor8 Sept 2026

Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKate Connolly in Magdeburg8 Sept 2026

‘It breaks my heart’: far-right’s big election victory sparks dismay in German state capital

Fears expressed for immigrants and for country’s future after AfD vote hits historic high in Saxony-Anhalt Maryam and her best friend were ambling through Magdeburg toward the railway station, talking over the dramatic events of the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLibby Brooks8 Sept 2026

Tuesday briefing: What happens next after Germany’s far-right breakthrough?

In today’s newsletter: The AfD’s local election triumph has shocked Europe, and raised questions about how to counter the rising far right Good morning. Across Germany – and Europe more widely – there has been a palpable sense of shock and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJustin McCurry in Tokyo8 Sept 2026

Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints

Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy A neighbourhood in Tokyo popular with foreign tourists will ban visitors from…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy Political editor8 Sept 2026

Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia

Liberal MP says One Nation is trying to unseat him because he gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPhillip Inman8 Sept 2026

UK retailers to create 100,000 placements for young people out of work

In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeks UK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term placements for young people not in employment, education or…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Basford Canales8 Sept 2026

Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears

Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist party Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmanda Meade8 Sept 2026

Witness told Alan Jones he was ‘the greatest broadcaster ever’ while labelling SMH reporter ‘evil’

Former 2GB and 2UE radio host has denied 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges A friend of Alan Jones who has denied witnessing an alleged assault in a Mosman restaurant has agreed in court that he sent the broadcaster a text…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy and Luca Ittimani8 Sept 2026

Australia to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithm

Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content Australia will allow social media account holders to opt out of the powerful algorithms pushing dangerous…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Butler Social policy editor8 Sept 2026

Majority of Tory and Reform voters do not back cuts to disability benefits, survey finds

Nearly half of respondents say spending on personal independence payments should be increased There is little appetite for cuts to disability benefits even among Conservative and Reform voters, and proposals to reduce spending could prove…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDouglas Smith8 Sept 2026

‘Forced out with nowhere to go’: First Nations families face eviction as council sells homes over charity’s unpaid rates

Mount Isa city council to auction off first of 24 homes after Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Services accrues almost $1m in unpaid debts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Commins and Tom McIlroy8 Sept 2026

Barnaby Joyce says he’s not ‘Jesus Christ’ and admits One Nation has not modelled super policy in fiery interviews

Jim Chalmers says One Nation’s superannuation policy is ‘an absolute shambles’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce, One Nation’s Treasury…

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