WorldGerman state leaders rally behind Friedrich Merz as pressure mountsEight CDU regional premiers have issued a joint statement to head off talk of a leadership swap before critical elections on Sunday.16 September 2026
StartupsEuropean space startups secure €300 million boost as funding rush rivals US capitalA string of large‑scale financing rounds, highlighted by Open Cosmos’s €300 million round, shows Europe mobilising billions to catch up with the United States in the fast‑growing commercial space market.14 September 2026
