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Jubilation on far right – and far left – after German elections
While the main winners in Germany's election on Sunday were the conservative bloc led by Friedrich Merz - who is likely to become chancellor - there were also scenes...
Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — “Francis, the city prays for you.”Those were the words projected onto Buenos Aires' most iconic monument, the Obelisco, over the weekend as Catholics from across...
Populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance ‘sweating’ over knife-edge result
The leader of Germany's upstart Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) shared her trepidation at initial projections, whereby the newcomer party may yet fall short of the 5% threshhold to enter...
German election aftermath: What happens after Sunday?
Germans are voting in a national parliamentary election on Sunday that's widely expected to shift the country's political balance to the right.The final results won't be known until late...
Children of UK couple detained in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for their release
LONDON (AP) — A British couple in their 70s who run education programs in Afghanistan have lost contact with their family after being detained by the Taliban early this...
German election turnout at 52% as of early afternoon
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Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine’s sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war
ISTANBUL (AP) — The top figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity on Sunday declared that “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated under the guise...
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF and allies sign a deal to pave the way for parallel government
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allies on Sunday signed a charter that paved the way for the establishment of a parallel government, as Sudan's...
French authorities detained 4 people after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
PARIS (AP) — Four people were in custody Sunday after a deadly stabbing in eastern France that authorities linked to Islamic extremism, according to the national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office.A...
Estonia promises military aid worth €100 million for Ukraine
Estonia has promised to provide Ukraine with further military aid for its defence against the Russian invasion, as the war is set to hit the three-year mark on Monday."We...
German president calls on citizens to vote as he casts his ballot
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cast his ballot in Germany's early elections, urging citizens to exercise their democratic right and vote as the country braces for a shift to...
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners
Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, after Gaza militants freed six hostages in the latest swap."In light of Hamas's repeated violations,...