Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.
Category: World
Mourning mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers
A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.
Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a “wonderful marriage” of incorporating Canada into the US.
The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave
There has been a growing coalescence around the idea Pope Francis’s work to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on – but some of his critics are not convinced.
Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret
Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.
How Kashmir attack victim’s widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
Himanshi Narwal’s husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Sudan paramilitary attacks leave key city without power
The drones also hit the civilian section of Port Sudan’s airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.
India seeks to stop auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains
Delhi has called the sale of the jewels illegal and demanded for them to be repatriated to India.
French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear
The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.
EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.