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German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.BBC News - 1d -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - 6d -
‘Germany is back’: Merz secures Greens’ support for defence spend boost
Backing of Greens is tantamount to approval of chancellor-in-waiting’s proposal to relax debt brake. Germany’s conservative chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz , has said he has secured the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - 1d -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - 5d -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - 2d -
Germany’s Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan
Chancellor-to-be vows greater share of investments for green transition as outgoing Bundestag reconvenes to debate billsFinancial Times - 2d -
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts
Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuanceFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
No European defence without Germany
The rapid action by Friedrich Merz in the face of Donald Trump’s disruption highlights how the continent’s leaders need strategy as well as spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.The New York Times - 1d -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - 4d -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - 4d -
NFL reporter says Aaron Rodgers to decide on new team soon
Aaron Rodgers says his decision will be coming soon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says
Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.BBC News - 2d -
Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer
Shalaleh Barlow says legal rulings on "alienating behaviour" take too long and are harming children.BBC News - 2d -
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 1d -
Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says
Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live.BBC News - 5d -
Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.BBC News - 3d -
Suns' owner Ishbia says Devin Booker trade will 'Never happen,' Booker says he doesn't want one
Ishbia says a "pivot and reload" around Booker — meaning a trade of Durant — is possible this summer.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway
The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.Wired - 5d -
The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say
Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death from pneumonia.NBC News - 4d -
Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European UnionABC News - Mar. 7 -
AI Thinks It Cracked Kryptos. The Artist Behind It Says No Chance
Jim Sanborn’s inbox is flooded with amateur cryptographers who say they’ve cracked the code with chatbots like Grok 3.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Shooting at Toronto pub wounds at least 12 people, police say
Canadian police say a dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern TorontoABC News - Mar. 8 -
Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says
The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect".BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House
The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.CBS News - 6d -
Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."CBS News - 5d -
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - 5d -
Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions for peace deal, Rubio says
Top US diplomat says Kyiv will find it ‘very difficult’ to push Russia back to 2014 bordersFinancial Times - 5d -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - 4d -
Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says
Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.BBC News - 3d -
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - 3d -
New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog
It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.BBC News - 2d