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BBC News
Sunday 6 September 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 12 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (79%)
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Polls opened in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could win state power for the first time since the Second World War. The AfD's lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, cast his vote, and the party is polling around 40-42%, though it needs 50% for an outright majority. The state is currently ruled by the centre-right CDU under state premier Sven Scholz, and other parties have ruled out coalition with the AfD, known as the Brandmauer. Issues include education, the chemical industry, and demographic anxiety from post-reunification changes.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due in Kyiv for talks with President Zelensky after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow, marking their first visit to Ukraine since President Trump took office. The Kremlin described the three-hour talks as useful but said Russia would achieve its goals in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Iran's military threatened more retaliatory attacks after the US struck three Iranian oil tankers, with Iran claiming it attacked three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a tit-for-tat conflict now in its seventh month.
Indonesian authorities suspended operations at six airports due to the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, affecting more than 200 flights and around 22,000 passengers, with ash reaching Jakarta. In the UK, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denied wrongdoing over foreign donor talks, saying he is not a compliance officer, after two senior officials stepped down following undercover filming. The business secretary and shadow chancellor also appeared on a Sunday political programme, discussing economic growth and the mini budget. In Egypt, a court sentenced 12 people to death, including TV presenter Sara Khalifa, for manufacturing synthetic drugs and possessing unlicensed firearms.
- 1:03 Story begins AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election
- 10:06 Story begins US envoys arrive in Kyiv for peace talks
- 11:49
Contested quote US envoys arrive in Kyiv for peace talks
scenes like this for a while, as both sides agreed to avoid striking each other's capitals for three days. When the Moscow meeting did finally start, there were pleasantries aplenty. But before we begin, I'd like you to please convey my best wishes and the words of sincere gratitude to President of the United States.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 11:49-11:51
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
Six airports suspended operations due to a volcanic eruption.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 16:43-16:49
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
150,000 passengers were left stranded in Indonesia.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 16:43-16:54
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
Six airports suspended operations due to a volcanic eruption.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 16:49-16:54
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
Six airports suspended operations due to a volcanic eruption.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 16:49-16:54
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
The volcano began erupting late on Friday night with continuous seismic activity and lava fountains.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 16:54-17:04
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
Volcanic ash reached the capital, Jakarta.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 17:04-17:07
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
The health minister warned of risks to skin, respiratory system, and eyes from volcanic ash.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 18:57-19:04
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Claim Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights and strands passengers
The health minister warned of risks to skin, respiratory system, and eyes from volcanic ash.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 18:57-19:04
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Contested quote Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
It came after the party's autumn conference was overshadowed by the departures of two senior officials when undercover filming broadcast by Channel 4 News appeared to show them discussing how to get around electoral law. Well, he's been talking to Laura Kuenssberg on her Sunday programme and our political correspondent Nick Eardley has been watching.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 19:43-19:48
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Contested quote Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
What role did he play in those conversations? I am not a compliance officer. I was in the middle of canvassing in the Clacton by-election. I turn up. I frankly wasn't even listening. You weren't listening? I just asked, is it all above board? I was just there to come and say hello. So you weren't listening
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 20:43-20:45
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
Nigel Farage admitted he was not listening during the lunch where the donation plan was discussed.
BBC News, 6 September 2026, 20:43-20:45
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