Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.
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Conclave and Moore get Oscars boost at SAG Awards
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.
Pope’s night in hospital went well, Vatican says
The pontiff, under care for respiratory and kidney problems, “slept and is resting,” the Vatican said.
Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.
NZ minister resigns after he ‘placed hand’ on staff’s arm
The incident last week comes months after he allegedly called a winery worker a “loser”.
The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.
Why a mega river-linking plan has sparked massive protests in India
The project aims to channel surplus Ken river water to a drought-prone region.
Big challenges loom for Germany’s Merz in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.
Most USAID staff laid off or placed on leave by Trump administration
In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired.
Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director
Trump said Bongino was “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country” and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.