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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 — WorldInternationalKate Connolly in Berlin6 Sept 2026

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority

Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.5% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, with votes still being counted The populist far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland has emerged as the winner in a crucial…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Doherty6 Sept 2026

Shoebridge criticises Labor response after IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on deadly Zomi Frankcom strike

Greens defence spokesman says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action ‘Guilt by association’: why seven international aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrike Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAnna Betts in New York6 Sept 2026

Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns

Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness Donald Trump’s war with Iran is likely to drag on for another six months, Leon Panetta, the former US defense secretary, has…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRichard Adams Education editor6 Sept 2026

Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support

Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision ‘Powerful example’: minister looks to Essex school for blueprint to transform Send provision Schools and councils across…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRob Davies6 Sept 2026

No bailouts for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports of thousands of job cuts, says minister

Carmaker, which is battling Trump tariffs and Chinese competitors, faces talks with union leaders and government The government has signalled that it will not invest taxpayers’ money to limit job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), after it…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmy Hawkins in Kyiv6 Sept 2026

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin

Arrival marks first visit to Ukraine and comes day after ‘substantive plans’ on ending war discussed in Moscow The US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Kyiv for a second day of talks on how to end the war in…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRob Davies6 Sept 2026

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reserves China will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up banks and insurers in the face of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGuardian staff and agencies6 Sept 2026

Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including from its main international hub, affecting hundreds of flights as a result…

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France 24 — AfricaInternationalFRANCE 246 Sept 2026

Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case

Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a drug ring, state media reported over the weekend. Eleven others were also convicted in the case and handed a death sentence. Khalifa is…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalReuters in Oslo6 Sept 2026

German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe

Isar Aerospace plans rapid expansion amid race to capitalise on expanding satellite-launch market A German startup has launched the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, a milestone for Europe’s efforts to secure…

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