07 Sep 2026
BBC News
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
07 Sep 2026 12:01am GMT
06 Sep 2026
BBC News
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's AfD hails a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.
06 Sep 2026 11:02pm GMT
Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.
06 Sep 2026 8:41pm GMT