The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany’s next chancellor.
Category: World
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.
One dead and police hurt in knife attack in France
President Emmanuel Macron said there was “no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack”.
Israel expels residents of three West Bank refugee camps
Israel’s defence minister says the camps are now “empty” and would be occupied by the Israeli military.
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah’s funeral
The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners.
Gaza ceasefire once again in doubt as first phase nears end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely delayed the release of what would have been the biggest group of Palestinian prisoners so far
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.
Invisible Losses: Tens of thousands fighting for Russia are dying unnoticed on the frontline in Ukraine
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.
‘Trump hasn’t got any plan’: Russians speak to BBC after three years of war
A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.
Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe
Police say they are investigating whether the assailant is suffering from mental illness.