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The day in brief — September 6, 2026

The stories that led the day, ranked by how many independent outlets covered each one.

The day was eventful, from political battles in Europe to natural disasters in Asia. While some fight for power, others try to keep things under control — as usual, really.

The day's stories

1. AfD eyes historic win in Saxony-Anhalt state election
   83 outlets
2. Anak Krakatau eruption grounds flights at Jakarta and other Indonesian airports
   69 outlets
3. Lavrov calls Germany's accusations 'beginning of a real war'
   57 outlets
4. Bus carrying students plunges into ravine in Cape Verde, killing 25
   44 outlets
5. Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon; president urges US to intervene
   42 outlets
6. Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case
   40 outlets
7. Mass drone attack hits Rostov-on-Don and Ryazan oil refinery, casualties reported
   38 outlets
8. German startup Isar Aerospace reaches orbit in first commercial launch from Europe
   34 outlets
9. Antonelli wins Italian GP, Leclerc crashes out at Monza
   32 outlets
10. Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president in 2027
    32 outlets

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