The AfD is set to potentially boost its representation in the Bundestag from Hessen in the upcoming 2025 elections, despite widespread protests against their rise. Electoral reforms will shrink the Bundestag, and public opinion remains deeply divided on the party's influence, with key voter concerns in Eastern Germany driving their support.

Volkswagen faces potential factory closures in Germany for the first time in 90 years due to financial struggles and market shifts. CEO Oliver Blume is under pressure to cut costs by 10 billion euros while contending with union resistance and declining sales, particularly in the electric vehicle sector.

Thomas Birley, 27, from Swinton, was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the violent riots targeting a hotel housing asylum seekers on August 4. His conviction, the harshest to date, underscores the severity of the far-right unrest in several British cities.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 38, has been elected Thailand's youngest Prime Minister, succeeding Srettha Thavisin after his removal for ethical violations. Her administration, focusing on economic reforms and stability, faces the challenge of proving independence from her father's influence amid a tense political landscape.

Ukraine's air force intercepted 58 of 67 drones launched by Russia in a significant overnight attack on September 7, 2024, with explosions reported in Kyiv. Amid escalating violence, the EU increased humanitarian aid to Ukraine by €35 million, while public support for Putin continues to decline.

A new study in Frontiers of Neuroscience links nighttime light pollution to higher Alzheimer's disease (AD) rates in the U.S., especially among those under 65. Researchers urge more investigation into light exposure's long-term effects, despite some data limitations and concerns about measurement accuracy.

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted five Russian hackers linked to GRU’s Unit 29155 for the WhisperGate malware attacks on Ukraine and its NATO allies in January 2022. These cyberattacks, considered the onset of Russia’s aggression before its full-scale invasion, aimed to cripple critical infrastructure and are part of a broader strategy to undermine Ukrainian and allied security.

Brazil bans X, formerly Twitter, impacting millions of users as Justice Moraes's order led to a suspension after Elon Musk failed to appoint a legal representative by August 30. Musk's conflict with Brazil's Supreme Court also affects his ventures like SpaceX and Starlink, with authorities freezing Starlink's accounts over unpaid fines and raising concerns among foreign investors.

India is set to invest up to $30 billion to become a global semiconductor hub, with key projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat involving major players like Tower Semiconductor, Adani Group, and Tata Group. These initiatives, part of the national Semicon India Programme, aim to boost job creation and reduce reliance on global supply chains, pending federal approval.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Google for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the online advertising technology market since 2015. This aligns with similar probes by the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, potentially leading to significant fines and increased scrutiny on Google's ad practices.