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Voices: Does Denmark hold the key to Britain’s asylum problem?

COMMENT: As a former attorney general suggests the government must do more to deter migrants from attempting to enter the UK, should we now look to the Scandinavian centrist coalition that ditched a historically welcoming stance in favour of a ‘zero refugee’ policy, asks Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Bayreuth's 2025 production of Wagner's 'Meistersinger' features a Technicolor look — and a twist

In Wagner's home theater in Bayreuth, Germany, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”

The Independent UK

Remember when having women in power was supposed to change everything?

The careers of Sturgeon, Merkel and Ardern show how foolish it is to idealise leaders just for being women, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

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Haunted by Merkel: Trump still grappling with Europe’s lost leader

Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about the EU-US trade deal, and reminisced about a conversation with former German chancellor Angela Merkel.

Euronews

Orlando Bloom Had an Unexpected Reaction to Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's ‘Date’

Marie Claire

Orlando Bloom Addresses Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Via AI Meme Of Angela Merkel Date

In the fake image, Bloom is pictured on a date with the former German Chancellor after his ex’s dinner with another world leader.

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“From Bloom To Doom”: Orlando Bloom Hilariously Trolls Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Dating Rumors

"She’s a huge fan of Pirates Of The Caribbean, and he’s super into the German economy."

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Viral photo of young Angela Merkel is real but the future 'world leaders' with her are not

A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews

Why you should swap the French Alps for the Bavarian mountains this summer

With lush meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes for wild swimming, and castles reachable only by forest trails, Annabel Grossman discovers an outdoor lover’s paradise in Germany’s most picturesque region

The Independent UK

German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds

Friedrich Merz did something unprecedented for a German chancellor in late May 2025: publicly criticize Israel in unvarnished, unequivocal terms.

The Conversation

Trump scorns Merkel legacy during new German chancellor’s White House visit

Friedrich Merz struggles to get word in as US president focuses on record of former German leader who left office in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine

The German chancellor expressed his country’s support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.

Al Jazeera

Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?

Euronews

The Latest: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries

President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions

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The Independent UK

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

Euronews

Beasts and besties: German chancellors and US presidents through time

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Donald Trump in the White House for the first time. It might be the beginning of a terrible friendship. How did Merz's predecessors cope with the respective men in the Oval Office? Euronews checks out some of the key pairings through time.

The Conversation

New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles

Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor.

The Guardian - UK

Pope’s funeral a diplomatic minefield as Trump sets fire to US alliances

President’s international engagements have set stage for explosive confrontations and Pope Francis’s funeral comes at an especially fraught moment

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump lashes out at ‘boasting’ Zelensky after claiming US peace deal is close

‘He can have peace or he can fight for another three years before losing the whole country,’ US president claims

The Guardian - UK

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacency, says author John Kampfner

The Conversation

Ukraine deal: Europe has learned from the failed 2015 Minsk accords with Putin. Trump has not

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days following a phone call with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. On social media, Trump said the call was “very good and productive” and came “with an understanding that we will be working quickly…

The Guardian - UK

Trump accuses Ireland of stealing US companies in meeting with taoiseach

US president claims Dublin ‘took’ pharma industry as he holds White House press conference with Micheál Martin

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin declares truce in Ukraine - but how many times has he broken ceasefire agreements?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has broken 25 peace agreements over the past decade

Radio France Internationale

Migrant centre in Germany feels the heat from rising far right

Germany is home to the largest number of asylum seekers among the EU member states. But a growing political shift to the right has put increasing pressure on these new arrivals – and those who provide services for them.

The Independent UK

World Trade Organization chief says US concerns on tariffs need to be heard

The head of the World Trade Organization says America's global trading partners should listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs

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