Friedrich Merz Lashes Out at Greens As German Election Campaign Starts

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 manufacturing

Financial Times - 3d

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 spending

Financial Times - 1d

‘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 issuance

Financial Times - 3d

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 spending

Financial Times - 3d

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 wisely

Financial Times - 1d

Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’

Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence. Voters on the vast Arctic island of Greenland are going to the polls after a dramatic election ...

The Guardian - 8h

Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign

Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...

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European soccer review: Are the Premier League's best burnt out?

While the best in England sputtered all weekend, a trio of German giants also slipped up.

ESPN - 1d

Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season

Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...

ABC News - 3d

Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in Bucharest

Financial Times - 1d

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.

CNBC - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Steelers reach out to Mason Rudolph about a possible reunion, per report

Rudolph won his last three regular season starts in Pittsburgh

CBS Sports - 4h

White House says pro-Hamas propaganda handed out at rallies organized by detained Palestinian activist

The State Department and White House pointed to a provision that allows green card holders to be removed from the country if they present “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences ...

NBC News - 50m

Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.

CBS News - 1d

Walz: Democrats shouldn't have played 'so safe' in 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reflecting on his and Vice President Harris's loss in last year's presidential election, and believes Democrats should have been bolder in their campaign to hold onto the ...

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Where to watch, start time, lineup, preview, pick to win for the Shriners Children's 500

Christopher Bell looks for three wins in a row as NASCAR heads out west

CBS Sports - 3d

Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor

The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.

The New York Times - 12h

Sources: Bowling Green to hire George as coach

Eddie George has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Bowling Green, sourced told ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign

China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...

ABC News - 5d

The Assassination of Jeff German

A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

CBS News - 2d

‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up ...

The Guardian - 20h

German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention

Jessica Brösche to join Lucas Sielaff, who is reported to have returned to Germany on 6 March. A German tourist detained by US immigration authorities is due to be deported back to Germany on ...

The Guardian - 4h

Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK

Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machine

Financial Times - 15h

Massie responds to Trump campaign manager's taunt: 'Doesn’t work on me'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) issued a defiant response on Monday to former Trump co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita, signaling he would not be pressured to back a measure funding the government that ...

The Hill - 8h

Boebert says Al Green shook 'pimp cane' at Trump

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) condemned Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) decision to interrupt President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday while raising what she described as a “pimp cane.” “Al Green ...

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George offered Bowling Green job, sources say

Tennessee State's Eddie George, who was one of three finalists interviewed Friday, has been offered the head coaching job at Bowling Green, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

Pennsylvania Democrat seeks to censure Boebert over Al Green comments

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) introduced a resolution Monday seeking to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) for her comments about Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) after he disrupted President Trump’s ...

The Hill - 8h

Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election

State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 months

ABC News - 3d

Lakers vs. Nets odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 10 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday as LeBron James is out and Luka Doncic is probable

CBS Sports - 1d

Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts

There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...

The Guardian - 1d

Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover

Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - 4h

Al Green censure highlights increased appetite for retribution in House

A formal House reprimand didn't contain the fallout from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) interrupting President Trump’s speech to Congress, showing how petty fights and demands for retribution have become ...

The Hill - 3d

Department of Education faces up to 50% layoffs after closure notice

Mass layoffs are expected to start Tuesday night at the Department of Education, sources told ABC News. The "reduction in force" notices are expected to go out at 6 p.m.

ABC News - 3h

Bowling Green hires former NFL star running back Eddie George as coach

Bowling Green hired former NFL running back and Tennessee State coach Eddie George as the Falcons’ head coach

ABC News - 2d

Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town

Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...

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