Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
On 1 September 2026, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt formally accused Russia of directing an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle airport. A drone carrying an explosive charge had been found there on 4 August, close to Ukrainian cargo aircraft; its detonator failed. Berlin announced sanctions and summoned the Russian ambassador. Moscow calls the accusations "fabricated".
+4On 1 and 2 September 2026, the United States carried out further strikes against Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, hitting oil tankers among other targets. Several outlets report four people killed at a wedding. Tehran has promised "severe punishment" and struck back at US bases and at Gulf states hosting them. Oil reached a two-month high and Asian markets fell.
+4On 1 September 2026, John Ternus, 51, took over as chief executive of Apple, ending Tim Cook's fifteen-year tenure, during which the share price rose by roughly 2,300%. A hardware engineer by background, he arrives ahead of a major launch — including a foldable iPhone — and at a time when the company is seen as lagging on artificial intelligence. He opened a Weibo account within hours.
+3Understand global stakes from every perspective.
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