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Politicians, the press and society in the US and across the globe on Wednesday commemorated the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, in which almost 3,000 people were killed using four passenger planes. Commentators examine how the West is dealing with the threat of jihadist terror today.

Ali Babacan, former Turkish deputy prime minister for economic and financial affairs, told the daily paper Karar on Tuesday that he plans to establish a new party to challenge President Erdoğan's ruling AKP. Is Erdoğan's rule coming to an end?

Ursula von der Leyen, the president-designate of the EU Commission, presented her new team of commissioners on Tuesday. The portfolios are designed to place a stronger focus on the key issues of her presidency, in particular climate protection, digitalisation and the rule of law. Europe's media are for the most part satisfied with the selection.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president-designate of the EU Commission, presented her team of commissioners on Tuesday. The portfolios are to place a stronger focus on the key issues of her presidency, in particular the climate, digitalisation and the rule of law. Europe's media scrutinise the various candidates.

Today marks the 18th anniversary of 9/11 in the US. The devastating attacks using four passenger planes killed almost 3,000 people, while many emergency helpers and residents of the area still suffer from the long-term consequences. Commentators ask how the West is dealing with the threat of jihadist terror today.