Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany’s top job after a career of ups and downs
The 69-year-old head of the center-right Union bloc, which won the country’s national election with 28.6 percent of the votes, has by far the best chance of forming a new government.
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White House backs Israel’s decision to delay releasing 600 Palestinian security prisoners
Release halted in response to 'humiliating' hostage handovers * US officials say Houthis launched missile at fighter jet but ...