Friedrich Merz, the man who would be Germany’s next chancellor

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Germany's federal states would like further migration controls

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Ruud would stay with Man United in 'any capacity'

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he is ready to stay at Manchester United "in any capacity" whenever a new manager is appointed after overseeing a 5-2 Carabao Cup win against Leicester City at Old Trafford.

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Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

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EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years

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