Friedrich Merz's center-right opposition wins in German election Results from the election in Germany indicate that Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democrats will be able to form a new government with only one coalition partner. Rob Schmitz
Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported. Willem Marx
3 years on, here's what to keep an eye on in the Ukraine war — and efforts to end it Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Amid a stark shift in U.S. policy, Ukrainians want the war to end — but not on Russia's terms. Charles Maynes
French President Emmanuel Macron to meet President Trump in Washington French President Macron will meet Trump Monday and is expected to present the European plan for peace in Ukraine. Trump abruptly reversed alliances last week, blaming Ukraine for causing the war. A Martínez
Center-right opposition wins German election, with the far right coming in 2nd Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany doubled its support, projections showed. The Associated Press
Center-right candidate Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor After Germans voted on Sunday, the center-right Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany's next chancellor. Rob Schmitz
Germany votes for a new government with the alt-right on the rise Germany goes to the polls in an election dominated by talk of the rise of the far right. Also on voters' minds are the economy, immigration, and relations with Donald Trump. Jim Kane
Friedrich Merz may become the next German chancellor. But who is he? Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is expected to be Germany's next chancellor. Rob Schmitz
Germany goes to the polls at a crucial time for the future of Europe-U.S. relations At a pivotal time for Europe and NATO, Germany holds elections on Sunday. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Constanze Stelzenmüller of the Brookings Institution about the stakes of the election. Scott Simon
In U.S. reversal, President Trump attacks Zelenskyy and blames Ukraine for war President Trump has recently made a series of statements in which he sounds more aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin than with Ukraine. So what is Trump's ultimate goal? Steve Inskeep