Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote | Elections News

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has pledged to achieve “independence” from the United States after his centre-right alliance won parliamentary elections held amid doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security. Merz, who faces complex negotiations with his party’s traditional centre-left rival to form a coalition government after ruling out the second-placed hard-right Alternative for […]

Sports

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s Premier League veterans ‘need another title’

Feb 23, 2025, 01:56 PM ET Mohamed Salah said Liverpool’s modern-day legends “need another title” after they swatted aside Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday to move 11 points clear of second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Asked whether he thought Liverpool were close to securing their second Premier League title, Salah […]

Sports

Michigan State and lessons from the old school

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Know what’s old school? Standard, 3-by-5, index cards. Thin blue lines. Sturdy. Stackable. That’s how this men’s basketball season began for Michigan State. Each player was handed an index card and told to write personal goals for the season. Everything from statistical improvements to taking on larger roles in the rotation […]

Weather

Much of US to feel springlike warmth this week

The start of meteorological spring, is approaching, and with it comes a major pattern change that will usher in much warmer weather for most of the country this week. FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar breaks down the latest forecast. We’re quickly approaching the start of meteorological spring, and right on cue, forecasters are tracking a […]

International

Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader’s funeral

Reuters People waved flags, chanted and held portraits of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine during the event Large crowds have gathered for the funeral of Hezbollah’s former leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut in September. Mourners dressed in black flocked to a stadium on the outskirts […]

Sports

Easy win shows Emma Hayes USWNT rebuild is going masterfully

Feb 23, 2025, 08:25 PM ET The United States secured a 2-1 win over Australia at the SheBelieves Cup in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday to set up a tantalising final matchday clash with Japan. The victory never really looked in any doubt, with Lynn Biyendolo the beneficiary of Emma Sears’ hard work and Jaedyn Shaw’s […]

Politics

Musk’s ultimatum for federal workers doesn’t seem to line up with OPM policy : NPR

Demonstrators gather outside of the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 7 to protest federal layoffs and demand the termination of Elon Musk from the Department of Government Efficiency. Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images A federal government-wide email asking […]

Business

Waspi women threaten legal action after pension payouts rejected

A campaign group has threatened the government with legal action unless it reconsiders its decision to refuse compensation to millions of women affected by an increase in the state pension age. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is demanding payouts for 3.6m women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of […]

Sports

Basketball’s social media sensation: Pigalle Duperré is a work of art in Paris

Millions of people flock to Paris each year to experience its rich culture: the Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe. Last summer, Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. And last month, the city welcomed back countryman Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs teammates as they played two NBA […]

Business

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

Keena Al-Wahaidi Business reporter Maple3 Canadian brand Maple3 makes still, sparkling and flavoured maple water While drinking tree sap does not immediately sound appealing, Canadian producers are hoping that it will be the next must-try soft drink around the world. We have all heard of maple syrup, which is made by boiling down the sap […]