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Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why  CNN ‘Complete chaos’: CNN reporter breaks down Germany’s political crisis  CNN Germany’s coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government  The Associated Press Germany government collapse: pressure mounts on Scholz to trigger election soon  Reuters Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for …

New DNA evidence at Pompeii reveals surprises about identities of Vesuvius eruption victims  CBS News With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist  The New York Times Science is revealing the true stories of Pompeii’s victims beneath the ash  The Washington Post Identity of casts of victims at Pompeii not all they seem, research …

After firing, Gallant tells hostage families Netanyahu needlessly keeping troops in Gaza  The Times of Israel Netanyahu’s associates said to take surveillance footage of scuffle between Gallant, security guard at PM’s office  The Times of Israel High Court upholds Netanyahu dismissal of Gallant, says no room for judicial intervention  The Times of Israel …

‘This is awkward’: World leaders contend with past insults of Trump  The Washington Post Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’  BBC.com Trump is able to ‘look past’ criticisms of him, says Labour minister  The Guardian UK politics live: Reeves dismisses Lammy’s Trump ‘Neo-Nazi’ jibe as Farage’s mediation offer snubbed by …

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi yesterday. (AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that it was pointless to try to put pressure on Russia but that Moscow was always ready to negotiate.“It is useless to put pressure on us. But …

Trump win, German coalition collapse overshadow European leaders’ gathering  The Washington Post Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade  The New York Times Why Donald Trump’s return is a disaster for Europe | Paul Taylor  The Guardian Meeting in shadow of Trump win, Europeans vow stronger defence  Reuters After Trump’s victory, …

Zelenskyy rebuffs Trump’s proposal for rapid peace deal in Ukraine war  POLITICO Europe Zelenskyy says ‘suicidal’ to offer Putin concessions on Ukraine  Courthouse News Service Zelenskiy Tells Europe He Needs Weapons Not Talk of Concessions  Bloomberg Zelenskyy rejects western demands to make ‘concessions’ to Russia  Financial Times Zelenskyy: We need “peace through strength”, not …

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington yesterday. (Reuters) AFP/WashingtonPresident Joe Biden urged Americans yesterday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure …

German Government Crisis Leaves Europe Headless Ahead of Trump’s Return  The Wall Street Journal Trump victory deals latest heavy blow to a struggling Germany  CNBC Top German Newspaper Reacts to Trump Victory with One Word  The Daily Beast Morning Bid: German political drama adds to Trump risks for Europe  Reuters As Germany lurches from …