US Open Tennis: Alexander Zverev finally ends a six-year wait, beating Ben Shelton in four sets to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam of 2026. German Politics: CDU remains strongest in Lower Saxony local elections, while AfD posts a major local surge; the results land as Berlin and other state votes loom. Foreign Policy: Germany’s FM Wadephul visits Hungary, signaling a “fresh start” after Orbán’s ouster and stressing EU rule-of-law and NATO eastern-flank priorities. EU Politics: Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Chancellor Merz discuss EU enlargement support for Moldova and back an ambitious 2028–2034 budget. Energy & Industry: RWE and Masdar weigh joint bids in Germany’s 2027 offshore wind auctions as key offshore areas shift into the next tender round. Economy: Germany’s economic momentum slows in Q3, with weaker consumption and fading energy-intensive industry demand. Security: Munich police investigate a death threat against Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch, tied to AfD-related backlash. Tech/Markets: Euronext and Deutsche Börse shares jump after CEO hints at a possible merger, though antitrust hurdles loom. Business Restructuring: Evonik plans to close two German sites (Hamburg and Bitterfeld) to consolidate production.