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September 18, 2025, 6:37 a.m. |

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Jimmy Kimmel's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show is one of the most successful entertainment programs in the USA. (Photo: CHRIS DELMAS/AFP)

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Another US late-night show is canceled . The US broadcaster ABC announces that it is taking "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air "indefinitely." The network apparently cites the host's comments in connection with the murder of MAGA activist Kirk as the reason. President Trump expressed satisfaction with the decision on his network Truth Social. Read the article

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US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate. As expected, the key interest rate fell by 0.25 percentage points. It now stands at between four and 4.25 percent. US President Trump has been pushing for lower interest rates for months. However, the rate cut now agreed upon is unlikely to satisfy Trump. He wants a key interest rate of around one percent. Read the article (SZ Plus)

Incendiary devices in packages: Lithuania arrests suspects. Lithuania has identified a network of individuals linked to Russia who are alleged to have planned and organized arson attacks in various European countries. They are said to have sent packages containing homemade explosives via courier services to other EU countries and the UK. One package caught fire at the DHL logistics center in Leipzig. Read the article

EXCLUSIVE Study on Dealing with Right-Wing Populists Warns Against Cooperation with the AfD. Christian Democratic parties throughout Europe are confronted with right-wing populists. A study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation examines their strategies – and offers a clear assessment of how to deal with the AfD. Cooperation, it argues, will not tame the extremist party, but rather weaken the conservative camp. Read the article (SZ Plus)

FC Bayern beat Chelsea 3-1. At the start of the Champions League campaign, Bayern dominated their opponents at times. The goals for coach Kompany's team came from Chalobah (own goal) and Kane. Palmer scored for the London club. The Munich side didn't even lose control when half their defense had to be replaced after Stanisic was injured. Read the article (SZ Plus)

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