It's official: Conservatives win German election and far right surges

German far-left leader says populist splinter party will be forgotten

Yahoo News - 4h

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - 3d

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - 3d

More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election

Yahoo News - 3d

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.

BBC News - 1d

German election as it happened: Friedrich Merz set to become chancellor

Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second place

Financial Times - 23h

French extremist Zemmour congratulates German AfD on election result

Yahoo News - 19h

German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

The New York Times - 9h

‘It’s a scary time’: Sophie Lewis on the ‘enemy feminisms’ that enable the far right

In a new book the scholar traces a line from reactionary tendencies in history to anti-trans feminists today. Is Donald Trump a feminist?. There was a time when anyone asking such a question could ...

The Guardian - 3d

French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

BBC News - 2d

Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government

The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.

The New York Times - 18h

Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor.

BBC News - 5h

DOGE dividend checks and Germany's far right makes gains: Morning Rundown

President Trump and Elon Musk float the idea of giving taxpayers checks with savings from government cuts.

NBC News - 3h

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

CBS News - 2d

Australia wins toss and elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match

Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game at the Champions Trophy

ABC News - 2d

'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result

As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.

CNBC - 1h

French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ salute

National Rally’s Jordan Barella calls off address as Anti-Defamation League says it is concerned but ‘not surprised’. US politics – live updates The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Far-right French leader cancels CPAC speech, citing Bannon's 'gesture alluding to Nazi ideology'

The leader of a far-right political party in France said he would not address as planned the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after Steve Bannon, a close ally to President Trump, ...

The Hill - 2d

Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan

French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants attend conservative conference

It was one month ago, on his first day back in office, that President Trump made good on his promise to pardon the rioters involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. On Thursday, some of them ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump's hostility toward Ukraine creates a conservative rift

President Donald Trump’s recent show of hostility toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has opened a rift in Republican circles.

NBC News - 2d

Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany

Plus, a pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed.

The New York Times - 18h

Germany’s watershed election

Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag vote

Financial Times - 2d

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - 1d

The Meaning of Germany’s Election

We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

The New York Times - 3h

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

ABC News - 4d

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in China

ABC News - 3d

Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence wait amid surge in applications

Demand partly driven by Chinese quants expanding abroad after crackdown at home

Financial Times - 1d

Decaffeinated Brazilians blame Lula for surging cost of morning brew

Food inflation weighs on the ratings of leftwing leader of Latin America’s largest nation

Financial Times - 1d

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 1h

Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams

Liberty German and Abby Williams's loved ones reflect on their lives and the impact they had on those around them.

NBC News - 2d

German president vows Ukraine is 'not alone'

Yahoo News - 5h

Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'

Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.

ESPN - 3d

Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says

The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...

CBS News - 2d

Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK

Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times - 15h

Trump administration fires key Pentagon officials

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is defending the Trump administration's decision to fire several high-ranking officials at the Pentagon. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes ...

CBS News - 1h

Germany Election 2025: What to Watch For

What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 1d