German election results and voter demographics explained in graphics

Voters turned out in record numbers for the German election. Here’s a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats in parliament, possible coalition outcomes and voter demographics.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Merz weighs using outgoing parliament to loosen debt brake

German election winner says he will hold talks with other parties to adopt constitutional change in next 30 days

Source: Financial Times

'Jesus Wept' author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church

Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for …

Source: NPR

As Russia’s war reaches milestone, Ukrainians count their personal losses

Ukrainian survivors remember their many tragedies three years after Russia's invasion began.

Source: Al Jazeera

Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence

US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitution

Source: Financial Times

Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals

Exclusive: Terrorist group the Base appears defiant as new administration aims to deprioritize threat from far right

An international neo-Nazi terrorist group with origins in the US appears to be …

Source: The Guardian

Your TV's USB port has superpowers: 5 useful benefits you're not taking advantage of

The USB port on your TV often goes unnoticed, but it's actually a surprisingly flexible feature with a range of uses you might not expect.

Source: ZDNet

Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.

In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far-off.

Source: New York Times

The revolution starts now with Andor S2 teaser

"We're in a war. You wanna fight? Or you wanna win?"

Source: Ars Technica

I invested in a subscription-less video door lock, and it's paying off for my smart home

The Eufy Familock S3 Max stands out as one of the top smart locks I've tested, offering a unique feature that makes it especially suitable for families.

Source: ZDNet

What to expect at Amazon's event this week: Alexa 2.0, new Echos, and Fire TV upgrades

Amazon is planning a Devices and Services event this week, where it's expected to make some major announcements. Here's what we know so far.

Source: ZDNet

The best travel VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

You should use a VPN whenever you travel. These are the best VPNs for use on the road based on their networks, security, and speed.

Source: ZDNet