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Details on Senate-passed GOP budget plan after "vote-a-rama"
Senate Republicans have passed a budget resolution after pulling an all-nighter through a process known as "vote-a-rama." The passage comes despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing ...CBS News - 2d -
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Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.The New York Times - 3d -
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Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right
A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.The New York Times - 6h -
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Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany
Plus, a pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed.The New York Times - 2h -
Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right ...The New York Times - 14m -
McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.NBC News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
‘We’ve had enough’: anger threatens Zambian football after election controversy
The Zambian FA’s president Andrew Kamanga was re-elected unopposed after eight nominees were disqualified. Zambia’s victory at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon remains one of football’s most ...The Guardian - 2d -
Britain accuses Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming Central African Republic elections
Britain accused Russia of planning to interfere in upcoming elections in the Central African Republic, and the U.S. alleged that Moscow was seeking to steal the gold and diamond-rich country’s ...NBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Man stabbed at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial days before crucial election
German police have arrested a suspect after attack on Spanish tourist and say they have not yet found a motive. German police have arrested a man suspected in a stabbing attack at Berlin’s ...The Guardian - 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 TrophyABC News - 1d -
Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.CNBC - 15h -
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 placeFinancial Times - 7h -
DOGE cuts pose potential liability for GOP in Virginia elections
Cuts to the federal workforce under President Trump are threatening to roil Virginia’s off-year elections this November as Democrats seek to make them a political liability in the battle for ...The Hill - 6h -
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German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials
Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”The New York Times - 5h -
FirstFT: German election winner Friedrich Merz promises ‘independence from US’
Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace, and Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence delaysFinancial Times - 1h -
German election live: Conservatives projected to win and far-right AfD in second
Friedrich Merz claims victory for CDU/CSU alliance as incumbent chancellor Scholz concedes defeat; Alternative für Deutschland almost doubles vote share to 20%. German election 2025: results in ...The Guardian - 21m -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.CNBC - 3d -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - 2d -
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...The Guardian - 2d -
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.BBC News - 2d -
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?The New York Times - 2d -
Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside WashingtonABC News - 2d -
Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and FranceFinancial Times - 2d -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Anti-migrant hate is flourishing in Germany’s ‘time of the cowards’ | Musa Okwonga
This weekend’s vote will show how far xenophobia has been driving even some traditionally progressive parties. When I think of German democracy, I think of the Larsen B ice shelf: a vast Antarctic ...The Guardian - 14h -
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Germany's Friedrich Merz: The 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 - 4h -
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 - 3h