Merz defeat ‘an obstacle not a catastrophe’
The man expected to be Germany’s next foreign minister reacts after Friedrich Merz fell short in a parliamentary vote to be named chancellor.
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Trump and Canadian PM to meet today. And, the best Met Gala looks
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to meet today as tensions between their two countries rise. And, the best looks from last night’s star-studded Met Gala.
News24 | 19 drones shut down Russia airports ahead of Putin parade
More than a dozen Russian airports had to restrict their traffic due to drone attacks overnight to Tuesday, Russian authorities reported, including in Moscow days before a planned military parade.
Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed
A local prosecutor says there is a “war” raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners.
Trump has said Canada should be the 51st state. Today, he meets its prime minister
Prime Minister Mark Carney won the Canadian election vowing to take on President Trump. Tuesday, they meet for the first time in the Oval Office.
South Korea halted its adoption fraud investigation. Adoptees still demand the truth
The suspension of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission raises questions about future efforts to investigate the country’s foreign adoption program.
News24 | First round setback for Friedrich Merz as he fails to win German election as chancellor
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to win election as chancellor in a first round of voting by lawmakers, in an unexpected setback.
How Kashmir attack victim’s widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
Narwal’s husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Rwanda says it’s in ‘early stages’ of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants
The tiny east African country of Rwanda says it’s holding “early talks” with the Trump administration about taking in deported migrants from the U.S.
Germany’s parliament set to elect Friedrich Merz as new chancellor
Germany’s parliament is set to elect conservative Friedrich Merz as its new chancellor on Tuesday.
German lawmakers reject Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a stunning 1st round
The setback is a major embarrassment for the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats, less than three months after winning the most votes in Germany’s federal election.
Israel plans new controls for how food and supplies are distributed in Gaza
Israeli officials say the country will seize more land in Gaza and has new plans for how aid gets distributed there. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Shaina Low of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
American artist Barbara Kruger unveils new installation on Ukraine passenger train
An installation on a Ukrainian passenger train by American artist Barbara Kruger is the latest high-profile artwork placed in Ukraine. It’s meant as a show of solidarity with people there during war.
News24 | Hamas walks away from Israel truce talks over ‘hunger war and extermination war’ in Gaza
A senior Hamas official said the group was no longer interested in truce talks with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel’s “hunger war” against Gaza.
News24 | ‘American policy from TV shows?’ Trump mocked over plan to reopen Alcatraz prison
Donald Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz was mocked online Monday by people who suggested the US president got the idea from watching TV.
El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy
Bukele had announced that all bus fares for a week would be completely free due to construction the government was carrying out on one of the main highways running through San Salvador.
Barbie maker warns of price hikes as tariffs increase costs
Mattel joins growing list of big businesses warning about the impact of Trump’s import taxes.
Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate
The conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.
Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable
News24 | Ukraine targets Moscow with drones second straight night, officials say
Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing closure of the capital’s three major airports, Russian officials said early on Wednesday.
Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 – the gateway to Alcatraz
As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there.