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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.

The latest innovations in the car industry are currently on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The focus this year is on e-mobility. But against a backdrop of trade disputes, the climate crisis and growing competition on the roads some commentaries sound almost like a swan song for cars.

US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly fired his national security adviser John Bolton. He explained on Twitter that his decision was the result of differences of opinion. This is the latest addition to the long list of dismissals, changes in staff and resignations since Trump took office. Observers voice concern.

Around 2,000 demonstrators marched for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in Bosnia and Herzegovina's first Pride parade on the weekend. More than 1,000 police officers were deployed for the event, in the run-up to which many homophobic comments were made. But the parade went off peacefully, much to the delight of the press in the region.

Putin's party United Russia defended its majority in most Russian regions in Sunday's elections. Only in Moscow, where many votes went to independent, communist and liberal contenders, did pro-Kremlin candidates suffer major setbacks. The press zeros in on opposition figure Alexei Navalny's election strategy.