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16 min agoA cargo plane operated by Amazon overshot its runway during landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday and struck several vehicles. The crash, which occurred around 2 p.m. after the aircraft arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, killed at least five people and closed all airport runways and taxiways.47 min agoEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland on Sunday for a two-day visit to sign a new EU-Greenland declaration on Monday, with investment pledges expected to run into the hundreds of millions. The visit comes as the US has pressed claims on the Arctic island, citing security interests and seeking to force a sale to the United States.1 h agoAfD leaders celebrated as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote. Ulrich Siegmund, polling in pole position to become state leader, said "everything is possible" and described the moment as seminal for the country.2 h agoIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people Sunday despite a June framework agreement. President Joseph Aoun called on the US and international community to stop the attacks. Israel said the strikes targeted Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure in response to a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli troops.3 h agoThe bus was carrying 32 passengers, according to the head of civil protection for Sao Filipe city, Jose Canuto. Several others were injured in Saturday's accident, some of them seriously.3 h agoThe Alternative for Germany party has become the largest party in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first far-right electoral victory in a German state since World War II. The party's path to forming a government in the state remains uncertain.4 h agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the removal of unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank, two people familiar with the matter said. The directive comes as the United States presses Israel to rein in settler violence against Palestinians.4 h agoKimi Antonelli drove Mercedes to victory at Monza, climbing from 19th on the grid to overtake teammate George Russell with three laps remaining. The Italian is the first to win his home race at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton sixth.4 h agoSophia Dunkley scored 119 as England defeated Ireland by 114 runs in the third one-day international at Worcester, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The match also marked the retirement of Ireland's Arlene Kelly, who received a guard of honour.5 h agoThe Trump administration renewed its appeal to the US Supreme Court on Sunday to allow restrictions on mail-in voting as states begin sending ballots for November's midterm elections. A federal judge had blocked the restrictions on Friday, extending a court order that prevents the US Postal Service from enforcing an executive order on the matter.16 min agoA cargo plane operated by Amazon overshot its runway during landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday and struck several vehicles. The crash, which occurred around 2 p.m. after the aircraft arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, killed at least five people and closed all airport runways and taxiways.47 min agoEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland on Sunday for a two-day visit to sign a new EU-Greenland declaration on Monday, with investment pledges expected to run into the hundreds of millions. The visit comes as the US has pressed claims on the Arctic island, citing security interests and seeking to force a sale to the United States.1 h agoAfD leaders celebrated as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote. Ulrich Siegmund, polling in pole position to become state leader, said "everything is possible" and described the moment as seminal for the country.2 h agoIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people Sunday despite a June framework agreement. President Joseph Aoun called on the US and international community to stop the attacks. Israel said the strikes targeted Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure in response to a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli troops.3 h agoThe bus was carrying 32 passengers, according to the head of civil protection for Sao Filipe city, Jose Canuto. Several others were injured in Saturday's accident, some of them seriously.3 h agoThe Alternative for Germany party has become the largest party in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first far-right electoral victory in a German state since World War II. The party's path to forming a government in the state remains uncertain.4 h agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the removal of unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank, two people familiar with the matter said. The directive comes as the United States presses Israel to rein in settler violence against Palestinians.4 h agoKimi Antonelli drove Mercedes to victory at Monza, climbing from 19th on the grid to overtake teammate George Russell with three laps remaining. The Italian is the first to win his home race at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton sixth.4 h agoSophia Dunkley scored 119 as England defeated Ireland by 114 runs in the third one-day international at Worcester, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The match also marked the retirement of Ireland's Arlene Kelly, who received a guard of honour.5 h agoThe Trump administration renewed its appeal to the US Supreme Court on Sunday to allow restrictions on mail-in voting as states begin sending ballots for November's midterm elections. A federal judge had blocked the restrictions on Friday, extending a court order that prevents the US Postal Service from enforcing an executive order on the matter.

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Von der Leyen visits Greenland to deepen EU partnership amid US pressure

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland on Sunday for a two-day visit to sign a new EU-Greenland declaration on Monday, with investment pledges expected to run into the hundreds of millions. The visit comes as the US has pressed claims on the Arctic island, citing security interests and seeking to force a sale to the United States.

NXEWS NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 8:24 PMUpdated 2 min ago1 min read

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