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German chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Europe and the United States to “revive and repair” the transatlantic relationship while conceding the postwar order is “currently being destroyed” for a new era dominated by large powers.The…

Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterJeff Overs/BBC/PA WireChancellor Rachel Reeves says she can be trusted with the country's finances and has been "clear" about reasons for her decisions, following claims she misled the public in the…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a "full investigation".In a social media post, Badenoch said if the chancellor broke the law, the prime minister must "show he has the backbone to act".The family home in London was put up…

By HUGO DUNCAN Published: 17:00 EDT, 19 September 2025 | Updated: 17:07 EDT, 19 September 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- Rachel Reeves…

Friedrich Merz has been sworn in as Germany's Chancellor after narrowly winning a majority of votes in the Bundestag - but only at the second time of asking. Germany had been thrown into political chaos earlier today as Merz's bid to…

By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 11:33 EST, 31 December 2024 | Updated: 12:24 EST, 31 December 2024 <!-- <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was heckled, booed and called a 'murderer' by a crowd gathered at the scene of a horrifying Christmas market attack that left five dead and hundreds injured on Friday night. A black BMW rammed into a huge…

New Yorkers might be wondering who’s in charge of what these days - from the mayor’s federal indictment to several high-level resignations rocking City Hall. News 12 is getting a closer look at the person now tasked with running the…

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 17:00 EDT, 28 September 2024 <!-- <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- Gordon Brown bent them.…

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's blueprint to get UK back to workJeremy Hunt planning to tackle surging welfare bills in Autumn Statement Public finances could be boosted by getting people off health benefitsHunt also considering…