Germany plans to grant spy agencies powers to hack, disrupt and deceive foreign attackers, overhauling post-war intelligence limits in a major shift for Berlin's cyber posture.

Germany's Merz to end telephone sick leave, requiring medical certificates from first day of illness to curb post-COVID absence levels he calls a competitive disadvantage for the economy.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces a plan to end sick leave by telephone and require a medical certificate from the first day of illness, saying Germany can no longer afford the competitive disadvantage caused by prolonged absences since the COVID pandemic.

Under fire, Germany's ruling coalition unveils reform package amid mounting political pressure

Under fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises on behalf of the government for historical forced adoptions, declaring "the shame is ours" in a formal statement.

"The shame is ours" - UK PM Keir Starmer apologises on behalf of the government for historical forced adoptions.

Marine Le Pen faces pivotal July 7 court ruling on her bid to overturn an election ban that could decide her eligibility for France's 2027 presidential race.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time.