Merz says next German president 'must be a woman' — report
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's second term is due to end in March next year. Meanwhile, Merz has called for 'digital sovereignty' in the era of AI.
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MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.
Russian strike on Ukraine aid hub kills 26 as US announces new peace talks
Zelenskyy says 'vile' attack in Zaporizhzhia is further proof that Russia does not want any kind of de-escalation.
Judge dismisses charges against FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden case
A federal judge tossed charges accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation.
After Israel’s election: What’s next?
Knesset member Ofer Cassif argues that the ‘politics of exclusion’ keep Israel in political deadlock.
Trump, Vance campaign with candidates on last day before US midterms
President Donald Trump closes his midterm campaign push at the Reflecting Pool, urging supporters to vote.
Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.
What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.
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What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.
Iran offers deal on Hormuz Strait, Netanyahu wants to 'finish the job'
Iran said Monday it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, shortening a process originally expected to take seven days. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wanted to "finish the job" first. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley has more.
Trump says deal with Tehran 'could happen' amid 'intensive' talks
Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, if the US were to meet its demands.
Reform council leader quits after staff comments leaked
Dan Harrison was recorded as saying 76 council solicitors he branded "incompetent" would be made redundant.
No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in.
Inflation, war and corruption: Will anger at Trump see Republicans punished at midterms?
Donald Trump and his Republican Party will make last-gasp pitches to US midterm voters Monday to hold back a predicted Democrat wave that could take over Congress and impose tight political constraints on the president for the first time in two years. With Trump's popularity at an historic low, many are predicting voters will punish the Republican Party at the polls. France 24's Philip Turle takes a closer look.
Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home
Nine people were killed Sunday when the Learjet they were travelling in plummeted into a neighbourhood in southern Florida, just miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home of Mar-a-Lago, officials said.
Israel's president begins process of coalition government negotiations
Israel's President Isaac Herzog begins the process of coalition government negotiations this week. One possibility is for the centrist opposition bloc to form a government with the Arab parties, which would oust current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Protests for and against such a coalition this weekend made it clear the Israeli public is divided over the idea.
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What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?
US Midterms: Will Gen Z enthusiasm help turn Michigan Senate blue?
Michigan’s Senate seat is a must-win for the Democratic Party as it seeks to take control of the upper house of Congress. There’s a surge of energy behind progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, especially among younger voters. But can Gen Z's enthusiasm translate into votes and help Democrats win a critical Senate seat?
Heading into the midterms, 'no US president in recent times has been as unpopular as Donald Trump'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics at Queen Mary University of London. He says that "Donald Trump is damaged goods at this point in his presidency." With this uncompromising assessment, Johnson takes us through the political forces shaping the 2026 US midterm elections. Far from assuming that Trump's formidable campaigning instincts can once again mobilize Republican voters, Johnson questions whether the president's political influence has become a liability for the very party he once transformed. He points to a potentially significant realignme
Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?
Political wrangling is still ongoing as all blocs weigh potential paths to power.