Germany's far right AfD party projected to win regional election

0:00This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. When you think of Dubai, you likely imagine luxury hotels and list shopping malls, a resort-style oasis in the middle of the desert, right? Well, earlier this year, that image seemed to come crashing down. I must my call it host of the Global Story podcast from the BBC. During the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, the UAE, home to Dubai, has been attacked by Iran more times than any other nation. For more, check out the Global Story on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Caroline Nichols, and on Sunday, the 6th of September, these are the main news stories from Radio 4. Exit polls say the German far-right party alternative for Germany is heading for victory in a key regional election. The AfD 40% more than doubled.

1:01It looks to be short of the clear majority it wanted, but the AfD says it has a mandate to govern. President Zelensky meets President Trump's envoys in Kiev for the first time to discuss ways to end the war with Russia. They say progress is being made. We've had very meaningful discussion, substantive, important, and we have very encouraged. The government is to meet Jaguar Land Rover amid reports the car manufacturer is to axe 4,000 jobs. Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded at Indonesia's main airport because of ash from a volcanic eruption. And if Formula 1, the Italian Grand Prix has been won by an Italian driver for the first time in 60 years. Exit polls in Germany indicate that the far-right AfD party has 144.5% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony and Halt. It's strongest result in a regional election. Support for Chancellor Friedrich Meetz's CDU is projected to have almost halved to 18.5%.

2:06But the alternative for Germany party has fallen short of an overall majority, leaving other parties facing difficult negotiations to form a government. Jessica Parker reports from the AfD's election celebration in Magdeburg. The AfD 40% more than for Dockent. Populist, pro-Russia, and anti-immigration. The AfD's led an energetic campaign in his small eastern state, led by their charismatic frontman Ulrich Zeigmann. Now projections show the AfD had around a whopping 44%. The possibilities include the AfD taking a majority in Parliament, even though they have appeared just shy of that in an initial exit poll. Alternatively, could other parties try to cobble together some kind of minority coalition government, excluding the AfD? If so, that would likely fuel the AfD's claims that they are being wrongly kept from power by self-reserving establishments. The party is passed as right wing extremist by domestic intelligence in Saxony and Halt, a designation it rejects, and it's dominated both the campaign

3:09and now the result. Some support the CDFD as the party that can save Germany while some critics openly compare them to the Nazis. Even so, its rise continues. Chancellor Friedrich Murtses' conservative CDU party had a terrible night, polling it seems at under 20%. The result will be a fresh headache for the embattled chancellor. A US delegation visiting Ukraine has finished its first round of talks about ending the war with Russia. Donald Trump's envoys Steve Vickoff and Jared Kushner said the discussions had been substantive and important, following on closely from a visit to Moscow yesterday. A head of the meeting, Mr Zalensky said security guarantees and a dignified post-war peace would be required for any deal. From Kiev, his are diplomatic correspondent James Landel. When Steve Vickoff and Jared Kushner stepped off the train in Kiev, it was the first time they'd set foot on Ukrainian soil since the full scale invasion more than four years ago, and they came by train because they could not risk flying and running the gauntlet

4:14of Russian drones. Weapons, of course, that were launched on the orders of the man at whose table they'd sat in the Kremlin only hours ago. President Zalensky welcomed both envoys warmly at Kiev's St. Sophia Cathedral, not only a great symbol of Ukraine's ancient past, but also only a few yards from where Russia had attacked the country's security services on Friday. For several hours, the Ukrainians and Americans held talks alone, later they were joined by national security advisors from Britain, France, and Germany. All sides delivered warm words afterwards, saying the talks have been constructive and useful. President Zalensky thanked the US envoys for coming because their presence, he said, and the temporary cease-fathers it ensured be more successful than any US air defenses in halting Russian attacks. But he also reiterated the importance of Ukraine having security guarantees after any peace which would require a strong army.

5:15We're all on the same side, and we want a war to be over. We want a suffering to stop, and we want this war to finish in a just manner, and in a way that there will be no new aggression from Russia. Jared Kushner said he hoped that trilateral talks could begin again involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia and Europe at various stages. Mr. Whitkost said a lot of progress had been made and new ideas had been discussed, but he said both sides would have to make compromises. For now, there was little detail and little sign of any breakthrough. So for now, the expectation he remains of a hard winter of fighting ahead. The business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has ruled out a government bailout for Jaguar Land Rover, which is reported to be planning to cut 4,000 jobs. But he said he was opened to the idea of long-term investment in the future of the company. The firm says it needs to make savings of £1.7 billion over the next two years to improve efficiency and resilience. Mr. Reynolds will meet bosses at JLR and

6:20representatives of the Union United next week. His business correspondent Mark Ashtown. JLR employs 30,000 people in the UK, mainly in the Midlands and a further 10,000 abroad. It has now confirmed that it is looking to cut jobs due to what it called evolving global market conditions. The company's not disputing reports it could act as many as 4,000 posts, and says it is open a voluntary redundancy programme. The BBC understands that cuts will affect office workers rather than production staff. It has been a difficult 18 months for the firm, Donald Trump's tariffs of 25% are reduced to 10% on cars imported to America had an impact on sales. And in September last year, CyberHackers forced a five-week shutdown of operations, leading to a 27% drop in production and costing around £2 billion. The business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has ruled out a direct government bailout, but told the BBC's Laura Coonsberg the door was open to state investment in the business if it was deemed appropriate. I don't intervene and run businesses, they need to know what the

7:23right footprint for them going forward is. I want to talk to them about the numbers when this goes forward. So there could be financial support of some variety? Not if it's to bail people out. If it's about long-term investment in the future, we do invest alongside industry. Unite, the Union said it was working around the clock to try to mitigate job losses and would meet the government and JLR management next week. Hampshire police say they're investigating an alleged assault on a teenage boy during a championship football match in Portsmouth yesterday. There was an incident between fans and a Cardiff player. Alistair Bruce Ball reports. Hampshire police were notified of the incident during Portsmouth's 2-0 win at Fratton Park yesterday. As the Cardiff defender Christian Beelick tried to retrieve the ball from the crowd, he appeared to grab a young supporter. It prompted nearby fans to gesture they believed the boy was grabbed around the throat. Police say they are looking into reports of a common assault. The Cardiff head coach Brian Barry Murphy claimed afterwards that Beelick was slapped in the face. Portsmouth say they're looking into the incident but would not comment further on what they

8:27called a safeguarding matter. Cardiff have said they are satisfied with how the match officials dealt with it during the game. The F.A. say they're aware and are awaiting the referees match report. A boat carrying around 140 migrants has crossed the channel after setting off from the Normandy area of France overnight. The vessel was launched from an area much further south than most more boats begin their journeys, making the crossing to the UK significantly longer and potentially more dangerous. Simon Jones has more details. This was an unusual crossing, not just due to the number of people on board the boat, around 140 but also because of the place from which it launched the Bay de Saint 170 miles from Calais. The French co-scar said it was not safe to attempt to stop the dinghy on the water so it was instead shadowed for around 10 hours by several rescue boats in case it got into difficulty. Once it reached UK waters the migrants were transferred onto two lifeboats from the Isle of White and taken to shore. Last week the UK government announced it

9:28was funding a new surge team made up of 45 French police officers to try to stop so-called mega dinghy setting off from more remote locations. It's thought the people smugglers organizing the crossings have been forced to go to much greater lengths to avoid detection, following more robust policing in the Calais. When you think of Dubai you likely imagine luxury hotels, endless shopping malls, a resort-style oasis in the middle of the desert, right? Well earlier this year that image seemed to come crashing down. I must m'ahle it host of the Global Story podcast from the BBC. During the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, the UAE, home to Dubai, has been attacked by Iran more times than any other nation. For more check out the Global Story on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Here we are. Iran's top negotiator, Muhammad Baghe Galabaf, has threatened to launch a faster and more forceful response to US attacks after a further exchange of fire between

10:32the two countries. Iran's revolutionary guards say their navy attacked a US naval drone, three oil tankers in the straightforward moves, and American vessels elsewhere in the region. The US military says its disabled two oil tankers link to Iran's revolutionary guards off Harg Island and completely destroyed another in the Sea of Aman. Rescuers are trying to find survivors after a residential building collapsed in the Indian capital Delhi, with a number of students and others trapped inside. At least three people are known to have died and nine people have been rescued. Witnesses say up to 50 people were inside the building at the time it came down. It's close to Delhi University's South Campus. Our correspondent Aron Nadeem Mukherjee sent this report. Fire engines and excavators are at the scene to help remove the debris and search for survivors. Videos from the site captured chaotic scenes as locals and officials were seen trying to dig through a massive pile of rubble in what appears

11:34to be a congested area with other structures nearby. The police said repair work was underway in the basement of the 50-year-old building which collapsed. Posting on X, the chief minister of Delhi expressed her concern, adding that the adjacent building had been vacated as a precautionary measure and that rescue operations were being carried out on a war footing. Israel's military says it struck targets in southern Lebanon in response to a Hasbaladrone attack which it called a cease-fire violation. The Lebanese health ministry says four people have been killed and 20 injured. President Aoun has urged the United States to make Israel stop its attacks in the south of his country, calling them a dangerous escalation. Ash sent into the sky from a unerupting volcano has closed eight airports in Indonesia, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights. Tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded because of the danger posed by Mount Anak Krakato from Jakarta Lisa Tabunan reports. The eruption began late on Friday

12:39and sent ash nearly 10 miles into the sky. Mount Anak Krakato, which sits in the Sunda Street between Java and Sumatra, was active once again. The seismic activity has continued through the weekend, with two more eruptions triggering widespread flight disruption. These passengers at Indonesia's main international airport near Jakarta didn't know how long they would have to wait for a flight. If a volcano erupts, I understand that. The problem is why weren't we informed. That's why passengers wouldn't have needed to come here. It has caused problems for me, people are waiting for me, but this is nature, I have to accept it. Roots two and from Singapore, along with major international flights to Doha, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, have all been affected. On the ground, residents of Jakarta and other cities have been sweeping up the ash outside their homes. They've been advised to wear masks and eye protection

13:42and to remain indoors. Fishing boats and other vessels have been banned from within three kilometres of the active crater. The sea level is being monitored, but the authorities say the likelihood of a tsunami is low. World football's governing body FIFA has confirmed that its president, Johnny Infantino, still intends to stand for re-election next March. It's the first time FIFA has said Mr Infantino will seek a fourth term since he abandoned his widely criticised plan to sell stakes in tournaments to private investors. Rory Gallymoor reports. Mr Infantino needs just over half of FIFA members to vote for him to secure another term, and a challenger is yet to step forward. The BBC has been told that UEFA is confident that

14:46a rival candidate can be found. If the president wears this storm and wins, he'll stay in office until 2031. Sport in the Premier League Arsenal are hosting Chelsea while earlier Manchester United drew with Everton. Informila won Italy's Kimi Antonelli has won his home Grand Prix, with all that and the rest of the day's top stories, here's John Wilkinson. A highly-intensity match between two of this season's Premier League title hopefuls continues. George Cummins reports from the Emirates. It's Arsenal 2. Chelsea won end-to-end here in North London. 77 seconds were on the clock when Morgan Rogers who could have signed for Arsenal's goal for Chelsea to continue. He's good start to the season. Then we watch Wave After Wave of Arsenal attack before Cai Havats levelled for Arsenal in the 25th minute. Then the second half Havats has involved the game and has let the ball pass him to his captain, I would have gone who finished to give Arsenal a 2-1 lead. That's how it remains we have 10 minutes to go. Earlier Manchester United were denied all three points at Everton. Everton's deadline day signing, Ainsley-Maintlan-Niles. The 96th minute equaliser for two all. In the Scottish

15:50Premier League hearts scored a last minute winner at home to Dun D whilst St Johnston beat Hibernian. Amongst the women's Super League games, there's been wins for the defending champions Manchester City as well as Arsenal. Kimiantonelli has become the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since 1966. He came from 19th place on the grid, passing his Mercedes teammate and championship rival George Russell with three laps to go. It's a dream coming through and a wonderful day. I couldn't do it without my team, my family and everyone who supports me. Still a few races to go so we're going to keep our head down. But now we're going to enjoy it today. At the US Open tennis, the world number one arena Sabbelanca has beaten the USA's Taylor Townsend to reach the quarter finals. England women have swept their one-day international series against Ireland 3-0 after a comprehensive 114 run win at Worcester. Sofia Dunkley scored a run-able 119 as England posted an ultimately unassailable 291. And Cycling's Tour of Britain has been won by Belgium's Tim Wellens.

16:55The headlines again. Exit polls suggest Germany's far-right alternative for Deutschland party has one more than 44% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony and Halt, but has failed to gain an overall majority. On a visit to Kiev, the US envoys Steve Whitkoff has said he's very encouraged by talks with Russia and Ukraine. The business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said the government will not provide a bailout to help Jaguar Land Rover avoid redundancies, but might invest in the company's future. BBC News When you think of Dubai, you likely imagine luxury hotels, endless shopping malls, a resort-style oasis in the middle of the desert, right? Well, earlier this year, that image seemed to come crashing down. I must m'ahlead post of the global story podcast from the BBC. During the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, the UAE, home to Dubai, has been attacked by Iran more times than any other nation. For more, check out the global story on BBC.com or wherever you

17:56get your podcasts.