Scholz trails conservative CDU/CSU in election polls

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) believes he can return to office after the February 23 election. But, the conservative CDU/CSU alliance is ahead in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend poll.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Middle East: Israel Security Cabinet to discuss next phase of Gaza truce

Israel is also sending negotiators to Cairo to discuss the continued implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza mark 500 …

Source: Deutsche Welle

New Zealand’s ‘Everyone must go!’ tourism campaign ridiculed as emigration hits record high

Tagline has quickly become the subject of derision, with some critics likening it to a clearance sale slogan

A New Zealand tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors has been ridiculed for …

Source: The Guardian

Europeans plan for troops to back Ukraine ceasefire — and want U.S. support

The prospect of troops in Ukraine gained traction as Europeans seek a role in talks between the Trump team and Moscow that could shape the continent’s security.

Source: Washington Post

Inside the El Salvador prison where the US could send its own citizens

El Salvador’s president offered to hold US citizen convicts in his “Terrorism Confinement Center."

Source: Al Jazeera

Labor moving too slowly on making big tech pay Australian media for news, Coalition and Greens say

Trump tariff threat fuels concerns the news bargaining incentive announced in December could be delayed

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Australia news live: Albanese defends Labor ad that targeted Dutton on Medicare; nation cuts down on food waste

PM is asked whether Labor is running a ‘Mediscare’ campaign. Follow today’s news live

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How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' pledge is affecting other countries

Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.

Source: BBC

Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash

Personnel from DOGE are set to visit FAA headquarters on Monday as union says US workforce is 'already stretched thin'.

Source: Al Jazeera

US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer

British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide

Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to provide a US “backstop” to a …

Source: The Guardian

Foreign policy expert on possible paths to ending the Ukraine war

Foreign policy expert Angela Stent joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the possible paths to ending the war in Ukraine, looking at what the future holds for the country amid …

Source: CBS News

German election: Top candidates face public town hall

With less than a week before the vote, the main candidates for chancellor will take questions from the public on live television. DW has the latest.

Source: Deutsche Welle