Friedrich Merz's growing influence is met with internal SPD resistance, potentially destabilizing the German coalition government. International events add further complexity. Read more...

Pope Francis, currently in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, expressed gratitude for prayers and medical care, urging continued prayers for peace and kindness. Read more...

Recent reports from India detail a disturbing rise in violence, including the alleged burning alive of a woman amid anti-Christian persecution and the discovery of a young political worker's body stuffed in a suitcase. Read more...

Denzel Washington's Oscar-winning hit, Piers Morgan's return to TV, and a soap star's jail sentence for fraud make headlines in the entertainment world. Read more...

Prime Minister Robert Fico faces international criticism over anti-Semitic acts in Slovakia and is revealed to have unsuccessfully sought a photo with Donald Trump. Read more...

After months of political deadlock, Austria's centrist parties – ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS – have agreed to form a coalition government, sidelining the far-right FPÖ and focusing on economic reforms. Read more...

A look at trending internet stories: a woman claiming to be Maddie McCann, viral internet fails, and Meghan Markle's thoughts on her Duchess of Sussex title. Read more...

Recent political developments highlight rising global tensions, including the US suspending aid to Ukraine, Serbia's president apologizing for remarks against a reporter, and concerns over NATO's future. Read more...

This week in tech: SAP CEO's salary soars, Temu gets high marks in Germany, and telcos push for regulatory changes in Europe. Read more...

Germany grapples with political uncertainty as distrust in a key leader surfaces, while a tragic car incident claims lives in Mannheim, highlighting a nation facing multiple challenges. Read more...

JD Vance defends Trump's foreign policy and addresses Pope Francis's critiques. Separately, the CDC has reversed course, reinstating previously fired employees. Read more...

After five months of negotiations, Austria has a new coalition government formed by ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, ending a period of political uncertainty and preventing the far-right from gaining power. Read more...

Recent news highlights include criticism of immigration courts, a shocking murder case with early prison releases, a stranded migrant crisis, and a dramatic courtroom meltdown. Read more...

Actor Foster of Brookside fame sentenced for fraud, Trinidad's carnival goes green, and a review of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series. Read more...

The ACC settlement and expiring media rights signal a period of dramatic change in college football, potentially leading to significant realignment in the 2030s. Read more...

The Supreme Court faces scrutiny with rulings on EPA regulations and debates over the Ten Commandments in schools. Plus, disciplinary action against a judge in Slovakia. Read more...

Arab leaders are meeting in Cairo to discuss a counterproposal to Trump's Gaza Plan as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains uncertain. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Israel strengthens its presence in Lebanon and Syria. Read more...

The AfD's surprising strength in Kaiserslautern is examined, with author Christian Baron, a local, exploring the factors behind its appeal. Is it the underdog narrative? Read more...

The Patriots faced challenges in attracting free agents like Calvin Ridley and Christian Wilkins, but a reunion with Jakobi Meyers could be on the horizon. Plus, a look at the career of a cricket groundsman. Read more...

A look at the highs and lows of the Rio Carnival, from samba school victories to concerns about security and remembering past celebrations. Read more...