Big challenges loom for Germany’s Merz in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.
Three years on, Ukraine’s extinction nightmare has returned
Three years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything
Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says
Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a “reduction in force” effort, according to an email sent to staff.
Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says
Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a “reduction in force” effort, according to an email sent to staff.
Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.
Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem, Vatican says
The pontiff “continues to be alert and well oriented” and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.
Pope’s condition ‘remains critical’, Vatican says
The pontiff “continues to be alert and well oriented” and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.
French prisoner ‘The Fly’ arrested nine months after deadly van ambush
Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.
French prisoner ‘The Fly’ arrested nine months after deadly van ambush
Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.
List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.


