Chancellor Friedrich Merz says “we fear for the life” of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor of the western town of Herdecke.
Syria acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ in number of seats won by women at election
Results from the first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad show only 13% of seats were won by female and minority candidates.
Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government blocked Marineland’s attempt to export the animals to a park in China.
Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government blocked Marineland’s attempt to export the animals to a park in China.
Third person dies from methanol poisoning in Brazil
Authorities are investigating the source of the tainted drinks, which have affected more than 200 people.
Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players’ eligibility
The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa’s ‘grandfather rule’ for foreign-born players.
Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests
Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.
Macron should call early presidential vote, his first PM says
Édouard Philippe’s intervention comes a day after the French president’s latest PM resigned just days into the role.
Jeremy Bowen: Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?
There is a chance of a deal that will end the killing and destruction in Gaza and return the Israeli hostages, living and dead, to their families.
Jeremy Bowen: Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?
There is a chance of a deal that will end the killing and destruction in Gaza and return the Israeli hostages, living and dead, to their families.


