EU cyber defences hobbled by poor information sharing, auditors warn
EU auditors say weak information sharing among member states is undermining the bloc's cyber defences, despite rising investment.
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German Auto Workers Walk Out as IG Metall Warns Over Job Cuts
IG Metall mobilised around 175,000 auto workers across Germany, with over 20,000 protesting at Mercedes-Benz's Sindelfingen plant against job cuts.
Nigeria Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs as Cost-of-Living Pressure Builds Before 2027 Vote
Nigerian petrol prices have reached record highs, reviving cost-of-living pressures ahead of the January 2027 general election and raising concerns about inflation.
Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in New York for UN Assembly and Expected Trump Meeting
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly, where she is expected to meet US President Donald Trump.
Trump, Yemen's Alimi Discuss Houthi Advances; No Military Pledge Made
Trump and Yemen's Rashad al-Alimi discussed Houthi gains near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, but sources say no US military support was pledged.
Seven Ethiopian Opposition Groups Form Alliance to Challenge PM Abiy
Seven Ethiopian opposition factions have united as the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival, aiming to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Russian Party Leaders React as United Russia Retains Parliamentary Majority
United Russia retains its parliamentary majority as party leaders react to preliminary results, with the Communists alleging obstruction and others claiming modest gains.
Moody's cuts Poland's rating as pre-election spending fuels debt concerns
Moody's downgraded Poland to A3, citing large deficits and weak debt affordability as pre-election spending pushes borrowing costs higher.
Czech Republic Revives Fuel Margin Caps, Plans Windfall Tax on Refineries
Czech government reinstates fuel margin caps and cuts diesel tax for October, while proposing a 50% windfall tax on refinery margins for 2026-2027.
Polo to Intensify Into Major Hurricane as Mexico Braces for Heavy Rain
Tropical Storm Polo is forecast to become a major hurricane this week, threatening Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain, flooding and rough surf.
Goolsbee warns against Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee pushed back on suggestions the Fed should cut rates to help the US government manage its debt and deficits.
EU Fiscal Watchdog Warns Repeated Exceptions Weaken New Budget Rules
The European Fiscal Board warns that repeated exceptions to the EU's new fiscal rules risk undermining their credibility, as government debt rises to 82% of GDP.
Merz Vows to Stay On After CDU Suffers Twin State Election Defeats
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office and push through reforms after his CDU suffered defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Kamala Harris Hits the Trail for Midterms as 2028 Decision Looms
Kamala Harris is campaigning for Democrats in key states ahead of the 2026 midterms, a tour that could shape her standing for 2028.
Germany to Approve Fuel Tax Cut as Cabinet Meets Monday
Germany's cabinet is set to approve a fuel tax cut on Monday, with the €0.17-per-litre relief taking effect October 1 at a cost of about €2.5 billion.
Renewable growth must more than double to meet 2030 pledge, report finds
A new report says global renewable capacity must grow by about 1,200 GW a year through 2030 to meet the COP28 tripling pledge, with grid investment and efficiency also lagging.
US to Shut Down All Iranian Airlines via Secondary Sanctions, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said all Iranian airlines will be shut down on September 23 through the threat of secondary sanctions on air services providers.
Typhoon Dujuan Lashes Eastern Japan, Triggering Landslides and Travel Chaos
Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain and landslides to eastern Japan, disrupting transport and delaying the prime minister's departure for the UN General Assembly.
Netherlands Braces for US Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The Netherlands is preparing for potentially devastating US sanctions on the ICC, with Dutch officials warned the measures could come as early as Monday.
Germany Opens Tenders to Bolster Gas Supply for Early 2027
Germany's gas market operator has launched tenders to secure supply for January-March 2027, with storage levels at a seasonal record low.