Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, campaign says 07. September 2026 (00:40) Armed suspect Patrick Havas allegedly attacked Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair, injuring several peopleAmy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was the target of an attack on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said. Several people were injured when the armed assailant lunged at Acton.The suspect knocked volunteers to the ground before he was arrested and was “discovered to have weapons”, Mahoning county Democratic party chairperson Chris Anderson said in a statement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport 06. September 2026 (23:49) Three people in critical condition and two hospitalized as operations at one of busiest US airports brought to a haltAn Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon after the flight, which was arriving from Puerto Rico, overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths.The plane erupted in flames as dark smoke billowed into the sky, bringing operations at one of the busiest airports in the US to a halt. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival 06. September 2026 (23:38) Influencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to port to block coaches carrying asylum seekers from leavingFar-right activists have descended on Portsmouth, where a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board was intercepted heading towards the Portsmouth coast. It sparked a major response with a helicopter, an aeroplane and lifeboats sent to the scene. It is thought to be the first time such a large boat containing asylum seekers has been brought to Portsmouth.The boat’s occupants have been brought to shore in the maritime city and are being taken by coach to Manston, outside Ramsgate in Kent where small boat arrivals are processed. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
