Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel releases prisoners
Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of “humiliating” hostage handovers.
Apple commits to $500bn US investment
The iPhone giant’s $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.
Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin
The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.
US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war
‘We shouldn’t punish people when we disagree with their leaders’, he told the BBC.
Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country’s minerals.
Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti
The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission.
SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA
Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award
Germany’s conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.
Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.
