World · Important news for 21 September 2026
Ukraine launches major drone attack targeting Moscow oil refinery
Russians vote in final day of parliamentary elections amid drone attack on Moscow
German state elections deal blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz as AfD gains
Germany's Merz vows to press on with reforms after historic state election defeat
German leader Friedrich Merz vowed to continue with his economic reform agenda despite his CDU party suffering a historic regional election defeat, recording its worst result in 80 years 16 months into his tenure.
- Friedrich Merz vowed to press on with economic reforms following a historic state election defeat.
- Merz took office 16 months ago promising to reignite a stalled German economy.
- Polling stations opened for two German regional elections.
- The results could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on power.
- The CDU suffered its worst regional election result in 80 years.
- Elections took place across German regions on Sunday.
Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election
Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflict pushes energy prices up
Russia's wartime economy faces growing friction despite sustaining factors
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