German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin, Merz says
The centre-right party’s leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the German election on Sunday. Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 24th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read More
UK pop stars miss out on global bestseller charts for first time in 20 years
For the first time since 2003, no UK artists made it into the global Top 10 albums or singles charts, with the 2024 lists dominated by US and K-pop acts.…
Watch: The Indian martial arts instructor keeping guard on tradition
Sonali Kadu began learning the ancient armed martial art of Mardani Khel almost a decade ago. Read More
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS. Read More
German elections: CDU wins, Merz aims for coalition by Easter
With all constituencies counted, the centre-right Christian Democratic Union has claimed victory, while minnows, including the left-conservative BSW, barely missed the threshold to enter parliament. Read More
European governments heading towards GMO deregulation
With the cultivation of genetically modified plants banned in nearly all EU countries, the European Commission wants to treat products of the latest lab techniques as equivalent to conventional crops.…
Germany’s election winner Merz aims to lead Europe with US involvement ‘dwindling’
The centre-right CDU’s leader has committed himself to taking a more active role in the bloc in the midst of what he says is declining transatlantic interest in Europe. Read…
Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship
The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada’s sovereignty. Read more at Read More
After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany? | Radio Schuman
Germany’s election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and…