Friedrich Merz: conservative on verge of German chancellery
Friedrich Merz, the man expected to become Germany's next chancellor, has vowed to rule Europe's top economy by returning to his Christian Democrats' conservative roots, help business and crack down on irregular immigration.
Read moreMessi and Miami held by New York City in MLS opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-2 home draw against New York City FC in the opening round of the new Major League Soccer season on Saturday.
Read moreCheat sheet on Germany's colour-coded politics
Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.
Read moreGermans go to vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump
German voters head to the polls on Sunday, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald Trump.
Read moreUS pipeline case heads to court in high-stakes free speech fight
Nearly a decade after activists led one of the largest anti-pipeline protests in US history, the fight shifts to court as Energy Transfer sues Greenpeace for $300 million in a case with far-reaching free speech implications.
Read moreTrump shakes transatlantic alliance with Russia pivot
Donald Trump's sudden shift on Ukraine has shaken the transatlantic alliance to its core. Now European leaders are crossing that same ocean in a desperate bid to shore it up.
Read moreForce coach Cron hails 'fight' as records tumble in Canberra
Western Force coach Simon Cron says his side's 45-42 upset of the powerhouse ACT Brumbies in fortress Canberra boded well for the future after they snapped a 15-game losing streak away from home.
Read moreOscars favorite Baker says indie film 'struggling' as 'Anora' tops Spirit Awards
Sean Baker, whose low-budget movie "Anora" is the frontrunner for next weekend's Oscars, delivered an impassioned plea to "keep indie film alive" as he won top prize at the Spirit Awards Saturday.
Read moreIsrael delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.
Read moreTrump biopic director apologizes after actor's groping accusation
The director of a controversial movie about US President Donald Trump's younger years apologized Saturday after admitting to an "over-familiar" gesture towards an actor who later complained of being groped.
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