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Daily news brief — 7 September 2026

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Tensions spike after US and Iranian forces exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus 8 other major stories

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Far-right AfD wins plurality in Saxony-Anhalt state election

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party won a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, securing 43.8% of the vote. However, the party fell short of the 42 seats needed for an outright majority in the state parliament.

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Without an outright majority, the party must find coalition partners to govern, though mainstream rivals have previously maintained a firewall against forming coalitions with them.

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Iran reports targeting oil tankers and US-linked ships in Strait of Hormuz

As the US-Iran clashes in Hormuz intensify, Iran claimed it struck an unmanned US navy vessel on Sunday, which the US denied as a "total lie". Iran has ramped up its offensive military response in Hormuz warning against any new US attacks.

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China announces $54 billion capital injection for state banks and insurers

China is injecting 360 billion yuan, equivalent to approximately $54 billion, into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies. Led by the finance ministry, the recapitalization plan aims to shore up the country's financial system and boost its slowing economy.

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The capital injection will provide these institutions with more resources to channel credit into the real economy and strengthen their ability to withstand external shocks.

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US and Iranian forces exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire in waters near Iran on Saturday. U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two Navy ships, while Iran targeted three tankers and three other U.S.-linked vessels.

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Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon following drone launches

The Israeli military launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least seven people, including two women. Israel stated the strikes were in retaliation for Hezbollah launching two drones at Israeli soldiers operating in a self-declared security zone.

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Germany proposes anti-drone defense system for Leipzig-Halle Airport

Germany is planning a comprehensive protective shield to prevent drone attacks following a failed assault on Leipzig-Halle Airport in August. The government intends to expand the federal police's mobile drone-defense units and allow critical infrastructure operators to detect and defend against threats.

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Yemen conflict death toll exceeds 300 amid intensified fighting

Intense fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen has resulted in numerous casualties and forced hundreds of families to flee their homes. The clashes erupted after the rebels launched an offensive to cut off a government-held port city and advance toward the Red Sea.

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Berlin government establishes crisis unit following massive data leak

The Berlin state government has established a central crisis unit to assess a large 5.8-terabyte data leak published by the Rhysida ransomware group. The cyberattack targeted two departments, and the data was released after the city refused to pay a ransom demand.

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Assailant arrested after attacking campaign event for Ohio candidate Amy Acton

An armed assailant was arrested after attacking a campaign event for Ohio Democratic candidate Amy Acton. The attacker injured several people during the campaign stop before being taken into custody.

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Australia proposes legislation to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms

Australia has proposed new legislation that would allow social media users to opt out of platform algorithms. The law aims to give Australians greater control over their feeds amid growing scrutiny over addictive algorithms.

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