Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany
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Day: February 23, 2025
Police release image of wetsuit in attempt to identify body found in Welsh reservoir
Public asked to help with investigation after postmortem examination in October failed to find any DNAHe was wearing a wetsuit when police found his body floating in a Welsh reservoir in October. No clothes or belongings were discovered on the shorelin…
German election 2025 live results: By the numbers
About 59 million Germans were eligible to vote in snap elections to decide who will govern eurozone’s largest economy.
Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.
German election: Friedrich Merz urges ‘independence’ from US – DW (English)
German election: Friedrich Merz urges ‘independence’ from US DW (English)German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom ReutersGermany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon…
AP PHOTOS: Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success
BERLIN (AP) — German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show. Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since W…
Israel and Hamas Accuse Each Other of Violating Cease-Fire Deal
Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas assured the release of more hostages.
Brisbane bus drivers push back strike action – as it happened
This blog is now closedIta Buttrose claims ‘inconsistencies’ in ABC boss David Anderson’s affidavit in Antoinette Lattouf caseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHow will the bulk-billing increase be paid for?There’s been critici…
Middle East powers weigh whether to back Trump, Israel in corralling Iran
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The moment is ripe for President Trump to focus on aligning Arab powers with the U.S. and Israel around the common goal of containing Iran, according to former national security officials who attended a major internat…