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epaselect epa13216826 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) welcomes US Special Envoys for Peace, Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner (C) before their meeting, near the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, 06 September 2026. The US envoys arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian president and his team, one day after their visit to Moscow. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

the negotiations

Witkoff and Kushner are in Kiev, but there's no progress: "The war continues."

Russia is also pushing for a neutral and practically demilitarized Ukraine, Zelensky wants guarantees for its security and a strong army

epa13216499 The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund (R), and his wife, Julia Siegmund, cast their votes at a polling station in Tangermuende, Germany, 06 September 2026. Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots to elect a new state parliament. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN

the exit polls

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt: the far-right AFD triumphs

Ulrich Siegmund defeats CDU candidate Schulze: "We made history."

the decision

Greenland Is Not as Big as Africa: UN Votes to Adopt New Map

A resolution promoted by Togo: the continent is 14 times larger than Danish territory but the standard is the same as five centuries ago

epa13211156 Israeli soldiers patrol during the release of Palestinian prisoners during an army operation in Askar refugee camp near the west bank city of Nablus, 04 September 2026. Israeli troops started an operation at Askar refugee camp near Nablus City early on 04 September. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH

Middle East

Israeli raids in southern Lebanon: at least four dead, including two women.

Beirut's Ministry of Health: "There were also around twenty injuries, including children."

epa13215231 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) welcomes Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff (2-L) during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 05 September 2026. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the war

Trump's envoys to Putin, the White House: "Concrete plans for Kiev discussed."

Russian President meets with Witkoff and Kushner

the tragedy

Boy dies after falling into 80-meter-deep well in Algeria

Ten-year-old Ayoub didn't make it: his lifeless body was recovered four days later. He had fallen while walking on the wooden board covering the opening.

Russia

Putin orders a three-day truce: "Missile fire on Kiev will be halted."

The decision coincides with the arrival in Moscow of US negotiators Kushner and Witkoff

epa12670609 Jared Kushner speaks the signing of the founding charter at the "Board of Peace" during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

the conflict

Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow, Trump: "They have a proposal to end the war."

A summit with Putin is expected, with Zelensky in Kiev in the next few hours.

the announcement

Di Battista's return to Italy has been postponed; he underwent surgery in Havana.

The former M5S parliamentarian, who fell ill in recent days, was due to return from Cuba today on a medical flight.

epa13211385 Smoke rises over the city's skyline behind the Saint Sophia Cathedral following a drone attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 04 September 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

the war

Russian drone hits 007 headquarters in Kiev. Witkoff and Kushner "in Moscow on Saturday, in Ukraine on Sunday."

Nine injured, meanwhile Trump's negotiators leave the US to meet Putin and then Zelensky.

the odyssey

Sassari residents in Poland quickly get the green light. A position has also opened up at the Cagliari Polyclinic.

The 68-year-old woman who fell ill in Wroclaw at the end of May and has been hospitalised in the city hospital since then is due to leave soon.

Emanuele Floris

Alessandro Di Battista interviene alla festa de Il Fatto Quotidiano, Roma 11 settembre 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI

after the illness

Di Battista nears return: ambulance flight from Cuba on Saturday

After arriving in Rome, the former M5S parliamentarian is expected to be hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic.

epa13209842 Argentine President Javier Milei speaks during the 5th Regional Meeting of the Madrid Forum

the tension

London responds to Milei: "The Falkland Islands are British."

The UK Defense Minister: "Our commitment to them is absolute." The Argentine president had announced plans for "his" Malvinas.

Economy

Volkswagen in crisis, to cut 100,000 jobs

The restructuring plan, which will not only concern Germany, has been approved.

epa13141735 Iranian missiles 'Zolfaghar' are on display above a banner depicting US President Trump at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, 30 July 2026. The US completed a 'heavy wave of strikes' against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran on 29 July 2026 in response to Tehran's attempted missile attacks on US forces based in the Middle East a day earlier, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media)

the war

Strait of Hormuz: US-UAE clash in Sardinia

The Pentagon extends its troops' presence in the Middle East, as Trump seeks to end the conflict. On the island, the Abu Dhabi security adviser meets with Steve Witkoff, the US president's envoy.

justice

Lindsey Clancy, who killed her three children, the trial that divides the US and the jurors: 48 hours of deliberation and no sentence

The debate over postpartum depression and psychosis has reignited in America after the woman strangled her three children in 2023. How should her case be treated? Life imprisonment or a psychiatric hospital?

Germany

Two suspects identified in the Leipzig attack: "One had an Italian visa."

They are a Russian with a Latvian passport and a Belarusian with ties to Moscow's secret services. Berlin is demanding a crackdown on Russian tourist visas.