Mainstream politicians express alarm while lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes congratulations from Elon Musk

Mainstream politicians around Europe have expressed alarm after the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) swept to a historic state election victory in Germany, while nationalist figures cheered the result as a mandate for change.

While falling just short of an absolute majority, the AfD surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on Sunday, exit polls ⁠showed, putting the far right within reach ​of power at ‌the state level for ‌the first time since the second world war.

Judge admits he made mistake in sentencing Misty Roberts, who faced up to 17 years in prison after conviction

The former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts has completed the 90-day jail sentence she received for raping a 16-year-old boy while still in elected office and been released from custody, according to state corrections records.

The 44-year-old finished her jail term on what was the Labor Day holiday in the US, one week after the judge who presided over her case rejected a request from prosecutors to force her to serve a harsher sentence.

Judge Kent Savoie nonetheless acknowledged in court he was mistaken to have based Roberts’ sentence off of a list of more than 30 cases that were resolved through plea deals, unlike her prosecution, which culminated in a jury trial and guilty verdict, the Louisiana news station KPLC reported.

“I asked someone to get me a list of cases similar,” Savoie was quoted as saying on 31 August. “I made an assumption, and that assumption was wrong.

Today's unexpectedly high temperatures on our front porch were brought about by a previously unknown weather phenomenon, "El Gato".

A server glitch banned Switch 2 consoles out of nowhere this week. But the incident reopens a bigger question: who actually controls the hardware you bought?

Italo Vignoli of The Document Foundation explains why digital sovereignty starts with file formats — and why ODF is superior to proprietary formats.

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Nepal observes National Mourning this Monday for the more than 1,300 victims of a glacial lake outburst flood that struck the Rasuwa district along the Chinese border 13 days ago, with the national flag flying at half-staff on government buildings and diplomatic missions abroad, as both Nepal and China mourn their dead.

The mourning period coincides with the 13-day mark since the August 26 disaster, which aligns with Hindu funeral traditions. The glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border triggered an avalanche of ice and rocks that unleashed devastating flooding.

RELATED: Miraculous moments in Nepal after the floods: Rescue operation of a Chinese citizen after 10 days.

In Nepal, authorities have confirmed 1,342 deaths, with approximately 4,900 people still unaccounted for—among them 583 foreign nationals. On the Chinese side, a mudflow at the Gyirong border crossing resulted in 43 fatalities and 519 missing persons.

The Chinese embassy in Nepal joined the National Day of Mourning, holding commemorative services this Monday, September 7. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming confirmed that his country’s flag also flew at half-staff in honor of the mudslide victims. In a message posted on his official X social media account, the ambassador stated that China and Nepal “will always stand together with hope and resilience, overcoming difficulties and rebuilding our homes together.”

On the National Day of Mourning of Nepal, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal held memorial services on September 7, 2026. The Chinese national flag flies at half-mast to mourn the victims of the August 26 mudslide. China and Nepalwill always stand together… pic.twitter.com/S2wswurBcF

— Ambassador Zhang Maoming (@PRCAmbNepal) September 7, 2026

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Why counting matters

Birds are everywhere. In our backyards, balconies, local parks and schoolyards, and they have amazing stories to tell about the health of our environment. Right now, one in six Australian birds faces the threat of extinction, making it more important than ever to pay attention.

The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way for all of us to take a national snapshot of the birds we see and start noticing the nature around us. With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts.

With bird flu in Australia, it's even more important to get a broad picture of how our native birds are faring.

https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/?apcid=006a1cdbfc90f8a0b276e401

Made my sourdough and gluten free chocolate chip cookies! My sister in law has a gluten sensitivity so I made them just for her.

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Armed suspect Patrick Havas allegedly attacked Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair, injuring several people

Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was the target of an attack on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said. Several people were injured when the armed assailant lunged at Acton.

The suspect knocked volunteers to the ground before he was arrested and was “discovered to have weapons”, Mahoning county Democratic party chairperson Chris Anderson said in a statement.

Sheriff Jerry Greene told a local NBC outlet, 21 News, that the suspect, Patrick Havas, knocked down two older ‌adults during the incident.

Havas is expected to be charged with assault and disorderly conduct, Greene ​told 21 News.