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Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.

German stocks, bond yields rise after ruling coalition collapses

Investors hope a snap election might deliver a new government that could revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple

At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries. Germany’s coalition government, which collapsed in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lyft launches voter transportation initiative

Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Israel launches air strikes against Iran

Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Israel launches airstrikes inside Iran

Israel has launched deadly retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. The strikes mark the first time Israel has openly attacked inside Iran. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on what it means for the region.

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

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