Can the US and Russia resolve the Ukraine war without Ukraine?
Experts debate the future of Ukraine as the US warms up to Russia and US-European relations shift.
Day: February 23, 2025
Merz on track to win German election, but far-right party a clear second
Germany’s center-right parties are on course to return to power after four years in opposition, while a far-right party that has garnered praise from top Trump administration figures doubled its vote for an unprecedented second-place finish in Sunday’s…
Israeli army confirmed its stay in parts of the West Bank for coming year
Israel’s defense minister said Sunday troops would remain “for the coming year” in parts of the occupied West Bank where Israel has staged a weekslong offensive, as Israel says it was deepening its crackdown on the Palestinian territory. France24 Corr…
Pope critical but ‘in good humour’ in hospital
The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains “critical”, Vatican sources say.
Trump administration predicts minerals deal with Ukraine will get signed this week
President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday he expects a deal to come together this week with Ukraine to give the United States access to rare earth minerals.
Germany: CDU likely to need a third coalition partner for working majority
What is the usual bureaucratic process for forming a coalition after elections in Germany? France24 Europe Editor Armen Georgian, reporting from Berlin, explains
Scholz’s SPD suffers historic election loss, as Germany’s far-right AfD doubles in size
The centre-right CDU party has won the German elections but achieved a historically low result. The far-right AfD doubled its support, although it fell short of expectations. However, the biggest loser in Sunday’s vote is the SPD party of incumbent Ch…
Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern
Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.