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Germany news: Left Party sues economy minister at top court
The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to the Constitutional Court. The coalition could face a new row over working hours reforms. DW has more.
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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
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Germany news: Berlin's Left files complaint against Dobrindt
Interior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more.
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What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria: A generation caught between protest, politics, and departure
The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear, distrust and disillusionment.
Sports
O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late NI win in Georgia
Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia in the Nations League.
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Could a Left Party government in Berlin expropriate large real estate companies?
The socialist Left Party won the Berlin election partly on the promise to implement the city's 2021 expropriation referendum as a way to solve the city's rent crisis. But can it really happen?
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Germany's oldest party, the center-left SPD, is in a difficult position following its success in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has vowed to press ahead with controversial reforms, but resistance is mounting within his coalition partner, the SPD. How much dissent can a governing coalition tolerate?
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Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.
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New report tackles problem of governments' overreliance on consulting firms
Dependence on consulting firms is a growing trend among governments globally. Left unchecked, it can have a negative impact due to high costs or transparency issues. Such dependence came to the fore in France a few years ago, when the Macron government was criticised for its close ties with US consulting giant McKinsey. UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, headed by Iulia Sevciuc, has established a new blueprint to tackle this problem. She spoke to us in Business.
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‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right's wins in the east.
Business
I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
Business
German voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms
Another local election drubbing for the ruling CDU has increased political instability and threatens growth prospects, economists said.
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Germany: AfD wins in northeastern state, Left in Berlin
The far-right AfD has come first in the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with Chancellor Merz's CDU failing to enter parliament. Meanwhile the Left Party took first place in Berlin. DW has more.
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Argentina’s Left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei’s austerity measures
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires for the ‘March of Anger’.
Sports
Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City
Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
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Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government
Magdalena Andersson will likely face several challenges as she tries to get Sweden's other left-wing parties to unite.
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Sweden's centre-left leader Andersson tasked with forming government after election
Sweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an election gave the left-wing bloc a narrow majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. Andersson, a former prime minister, must bridge deep differences between four parties, with the centre party ruling out a government that includes the left in cabinet.
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Socialist Left Party holds slim lead in polarized Berlin polls
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
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Socialist Left leads far-right AfD ahead of Berlin vote
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
Health
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.