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Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.

Under orders from President Trump, the EPA is trying to fast track the clean-up of toxic debris from LA's fires.

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.

The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoners won't be freed until the next release of hostages is guaranteed.

British acts miss out on the worldwide annual music charts for the first time in two decades.

Can AI resurrect the past, or are these videos a polished, modernised version of history designed for engagement?

Russian Dmitry Bivol produces a masterclass to gain revenge over compatriot Artur Beterbiev and win the undisputed light-heavyweight world title.

Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure.

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

London Fashion Week has kicked off, showcasing the best of British design.

Chelsea Coltart - whose car got damaged and was fined in the Peak District - wants to warn others.

As Drake drops a new album after his Not Like Us diss track humiliation - what's his strategy?

It's been a busy first month, with a blizzard of activity, so we compare his pledges with what he has delivered.

A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.

Marcus Rashford inspires Aston Villa to a comeback victory over Chelsea, providing assists for both of Marco Asensio's goals.

Police are trying to find out how the person's remains came to be on the M4 on Saturday evening.

Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".

How a cricketer born in Yorkshire and brought up supporting Coventry City put England in a spin.

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

The Premier League title race may not be done yet - but Mikel Arteta was "very, very angry" after Arsenal's loss to West Ham.

Watch as Scotland's Finn Russell misses a conversion in the final minute to hand England a 16-15 victory in the Six Nations.

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

The three-year-old girl has died after being taken to hospital, police say.

And will he get a deal on Ukraine?

His lawyer argued during the hearing that her client - wearing a bulletproof vest - was being treated unfairly.

The Frenchman has called on the thieves to strike a deal with him to split the €500,000 (£413,664) prize.

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

The singer described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as 'broken' after his brother died in a car crash.

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