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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election, securing 43.8% of the vote but falling three seats short of a majority with 39 lawmakers. The Christian Democratic Union, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saw its support plummet to 17.2%.
An armed assailant attacked Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair, injuring several individuals. The suspect was apprehended with multiple weapons. Acton was unharmed and expressed gratitude for law enforcement’s swift response, emphasising the need for safety in political engagements.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed the potential for declining fuel prices, attributing expectations to increased supply from American refiners and reduced demand following Labour Day. He emphasised ongoing military and economic measures against Iran while indicating a need for enhanced oil production from various sources, including Venezuela and Alaska.
The world’s major economies vow retaliation against US tariffs set to be introduced today (21:00 BST).
A look at the market jitters ahead of the new round of US tariffs – with US media speculating it is set to be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods.
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Almost all the UK front pages are dominated by the announcement of the latest US tariffs. The US media started reporting yesterday that a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods is set to be introduced.
Much of the UK media is speculating on how the tariffs will impact the UK economy and the prime minister’s attempts to secure a last-minute deal.
An analysis of the Cold War’s economic impact revealed that the “Iron Curtain” represented a tariff equivalent of 48%, suggesting serious trade restrictions may arise amid current geopolitical tensions.
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