“Seismic”, “a socio-political earthquake”, “a watershed moment for Germany”.

This was how political analysts and many media outlets described the stunning victory of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in local elections in Germany on Sunday. Is that an exaggeration?

Saxony-Anhalt is one of the smallest of massive Germany’s 16 regions. It boasts a mere 1.7 million out of 59 million eligible voters nationwide.

How significant can its political sentiments be, especially since the AfD narrowly failed to win an outright majority?

The answer: Very significant.

In this video:

0:00 – 0:48 – Historic victory for the AfD
0:48 – 1:31 – Reaction from the AfD party
1:31 – 2:09 – How surprising is the far-right victory?
2:09 – 2:46 – The AfD and some of their policies
2:46 – 3:40 – People are searching “are AfD Nazis?”
3:40 – 4:31 – Historically the main parties have blocked the far-right, it’s called a “firewall”
4:31 – 5:34 – Will the AfD be able to govern?
5:34 – 6:23 – Reaction from European politicians
6:23 – 7:39 – What does this election result mean for Europe?
7:39 – 8:42 – Reaction to the far-right result from US and Russia
8:42 – 9:16 – What could this result mean for Ukraine?

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The inquiry into how serial killer Lucy Letby was able to murder babies at the Countess of Chester hospital in England has delivered its findings, describing a “complete failure” to protect infants from harm.

After hearing from more than 130 witnesses, and considering 400 statements over six months, the Thirlwall Inquiry report was published earlier at Liverpool Town Hall.

It was launched in September 2024, after Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others – one of whom she attempted to kill twice.

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The UK may suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, in a further deterioration of relations with China.

It’s understood that may be among measures to be announced by the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. It’s in response to China’s new security law in Hong Kong, which could allow dissidents to be sent from the former British colony to mainland China.

The Foreign Office has also criticised Bejing over human rights abuses against its Muslim Uighur population.

Beijing’s Ambassador to the UK has threatened that China will retaliate and has accused Downing Street of “dancing to the tune” of the United States.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Caroline Hawley,

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A Brexit deal has been agreed between UK and EU negotiating teams before a meeting of European leaders in Brussels.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control.”

The two sides have been working on the legal text of a deal, but it will still need the approval of both the UK and European parliaments.

The DUP has cast doubt on its success, saying they still cannot support it.

The Northern Irish party earlier released a statement saying they could not back proposals “as things stand”, and – after the PM’s announcement – said their statement “still stands”.

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