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POLITICSSep 16Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandalA former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections - AP NewsThe future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agendaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday setting out her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling the challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc. France 24's Armen Georgian tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Form Coalition to Challenge LondonPolitical leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have formed a coalition to challenge the authority of the UK central government in London. For the first time, the governments of all three regions are led by politicians opposed to the Union, who have now agreed to coordinate their efforts toward autonomy. The Cardiff Summit and the Push for Independence On September 14, a summit in Cardiff brought together the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin. The participants, including the first ministers of the respective regions and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document outlines three primary goals: independence for Scotland and Wales, and the unification of Ireland via the exit of Northern Ireland from the UK. The coalition demands that the right to determine their future be transferred directly to their populations. The movement is driven by economic grievances, specifically regarding employment, energy costs, and the financial impact of Brexit. The leaders argue that London's economic policies have failed their regions and expressed a desire to develop independent energy sources and reintegrate with the European Union.pravda_ru · russia
POLITICSSep 16French Socialist MP barred from presidential primary over alleged ‘criminal’ behaviorPhilippe Brun said he was "unaware of these allegations" and does not know what he is "accused of."Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16The AfD's Streamer ProblemNach dem Wahlsieg in Sachsen-Anhalt steht AfD-Spitzenkandidat Ulrich Siegmund vor der Regierungsbildung – doch sein Vorgehen weckt Zweifel an seinen wahren Absichten. Anstatt Mehrheiten zu sondieren, brüskiert er potenzielle Partner wie das BSW und knüpft die Umsetzung von Wahlversprechen an unrealistische Bedingungen wie eine AfD-Alleinregierung. Die Analyse zeigt auf, ob die Partei in den Ländern […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU Commission pitches gradual social media ban for under-15sUrsula von der Leyen presented the 'Kids Act,' outlining plans to limit access to social media for children under 15 and to introduce new obligations for platforms.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Italians want action on climate, inequality, but don't trust leaders to deliver - reportWe need to re-invent democracies to rebuild trust says Earth4All's Owen GaffneyANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16The judge in the 'David Sánchez case' appears as a private prosecutor against the PSOE's 'sewer' and denounces that they contacted drug clans to "discredit her".El Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Mbappé, Vinicius and Konaté partially hide Ceuta message before Real Madrid matchThe three Real Madrid footballers rolled up their T-shirts to conceal a message of support for the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where tension over migration remains following a surge of arrivals from Morocco at the end of July.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election lossesThe election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16What von der Leyen’s words reveal about the mood in the EUPOLITICO analyzed how the messages in State of the Union speeches have changed over time.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacksAfter the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "non-provocative but serious response" to Moscow.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisonsDonald Trump’s proposal to give adult Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win November’s midterm elections has drawn an unusual accusation from India: that the US president is borrowing from the country’s welfare-heavy political playbook. Speaking days after Trump floated the US$5,000 proposal on September 9, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told an event held by India’s main opposition Congress party: “Trump is copying us.” Shivakumar argued that the pledge reflected the wider...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Belarus Releases 25 Prisoners After Lukashenko's Latest Talks With US Envoy CoaleUS special envoy John Coale announced that 25 people were released from Belarusian prisons in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions on two Belarusian companies following his talks with the country’s longtime authoritarian leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16The Community of Madrid redoubles its attacks on the surgeon who denounced waiting lists: “He himself manipulated them to work less”La ministra Mónica García acusa a Ayuso de promover “la omertà” para favorecer la sanidad privadaEl País
POLITICSSep 16Rai accuses Ranucci of breaching its internal regulationsInvestigative journalist fighting removal from 'Report'ANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16Special episode: State of the EU 2026 — promises vs realityIn this special episode from Strasbourg, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart give their first take on the State of the European Union speech delivered by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. They look at the push for a more independent Europe — from competitiveness to AI, climate, defense and Ukraine — as well as the […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Tax on parcels worth up to EUR 150: Parliament takes first stepOn September 16, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a package of revised bills on the taxation of small postal and express shipments worth up to EUR 150 ordered through marketplaces.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progressSpeaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1612 takeaways from von der Leyen’s State of the UnionEverything you need to know about what was said — and not said — in the European Commission president's big speech.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind MerzAll eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speechCanada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.EuroNews [en]
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