Friedrich Merz’s halting path to the chancellor’s office inflamed his challenges at home and abroad, including a threat from the far right.
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.
Once the conclave begins, cardinals are not allowed to leave, other than for meals and to sleep at night, until a successor is named.
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.
Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts.
Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night.
The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump
The Motown legend is being sued for $50m by four women who accuse him of sexual assault and rape.
In Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, a road, normally busy with tourists and travellers, lies deserted.