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In Slovakia, a brawl broke out between former prime minister Igor Matovič (OĽaNO) and former interior minister Robert Kaliňák (Smer) in the run-up to the country's parliamentary elections on 30 September. Matovič tried to disrupt a press conference being held by former prime minister Robert Fico, after which Kaliňák tried to snatch the microphone from Matovič while the latter was sitting in his car. Finally, the police intervened. A video of the tussle went viral. The national press is horrified.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed North Korean strongman Kim Jong-un upon his arrival in a heavily armoured train at the Vostochny Cosmodrome. The two leaders are apparently set to discuss deliveries of weapons to Moscow and modern technology and food to Pyongyang. Commentators examine potential deals and beneficiaries.

Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives, has opened a formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, saying he sees "credible" allegations of corruption. Whether impeachment proceedings will actually be initiated, as with Biden's predecessor Donald Trump, remains unclear. The move is also controversial among Republicans.

Heat, drought, fires and floods - Europe is severely and increasingly affected by extreme weather phenomena and their effects. In Libya, more than 5,000 people have died since Monday after severe floods. How can the consequences of climate change be addressed swiftly and effectively? For commentators, one thing is clear: so far the politicians have brought up the rear on this issue.