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Why is the far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?

Aftershocks of party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt will ripple across Germany, with two more state elections this month

Deborah Cole in Berlin1d ago

Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia

Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions from EU over Serbia’s membership plan

Ana Milosavljevic in Belgrade and Oliver Holmes2d ago

Far-right AfD win in Germany is ‘grave moment’ for Europe, politicians warn

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

Jon Henley Europe correspondent2d ago

Tell us: have you experienced Lime bike ‘hoggers’ keeping them hidden in homes and gardens?

We would particularly like to hear from people whose commute has been affected by others who keep Lime bikes or other ebikes in their private areas and gardens

Guardian community team2d ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border

Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start of war in Ukraine

Pjotr Sauer2d ago

Weather tracker: Typhoon Saudel causes mass evacuations in south-east China

Torrential rain causes widespread damage; while north-west South Africa hit by thunderstorms and central-southern US faces oppressive heat

Alice Nightingale-Smith for MetDesk2d ago

Monday briefing: How much longer can Nigel Farage survive amid ongoing scandals?

In today’s newsletter: At Reform’s conference the faithful remained defiantly upbeat, even through fresh allegations and overnight suspensions, with Farage’s grip on the party suddenly looking far less secure

Michael Segalov2d ago

UN expert Francesca Albanese calls for ‘true paradigm shift’ as Miliband resets policy on Israel

Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on occupied territories says ban on goods from settlements ‘important’ but must go further if it is to amount to more than a ‘press release’

Patrick Wintour Diplomatic Editor2d ago

Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul

Dispute centres on stake held by Patarkatsishvili family in bottled water firm it jointly owns with Russian oligarch

Daniel Boffey Chief reporter2d ago

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majority

Alternative für Deutschland surges to victory in Saxony-Anhalt as Friedrich Merz’s CDU slumps to disastrous result

Kate Connolly in Berlin2d ago

Ukraine war briefing: US envoys leave Kyiv without breakthrough on ending war

Zelenskyy says after talks with Witkoff and Kushner that Kyiv seeking ‘serious volumes’ of US support for winter defences. What we know on day 1,657

Guardian staff and agencies2d ago

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks

Witkoff says he hopes trilateral talks involving the US, Ukraine and Europe will be announced ‘in short order’

Amy Hawkins in Kyiv2d ago

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons

Maya Yang2d ago

Top marks for the Bayeux tapestry

Brief letters: Rate that art | Panic buying | Rich pickings | JD Vance’s antichrist | Autumn’s arrival

2d ago

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

Rob Davies2d ago

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

Guardian staff and agencies2d ago

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

Anna Betts in New York2d ago

Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

Polling stations open in Saxony-Anhalt with anti-immigration party AfD predicted to gain 41% vote share

Kate Connolly in Berlin3d ago

Witkoff and Kushner discussed ‘next steps’ with Putin to end Ukraine war, says US

Donald Trump’s business ally and son-in-law now heading from Moscow to Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy

William Christou and agencies3d ago

Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests

Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confession

Daniel Boffey Chief reporter3d ago