Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor.
Covid: UK variant could drive ‘rapid growth’ in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
States Brace for Armed Protests in Wake of U.S. Capitol Attack
State officials are activating National Guard troops and closing off Capitol grounds in response to F.B.I. warnings that armed protesters are preparing to act.
Capitol riots: Police describe a ‘medieval battle’
US police held back a mob for hours in a “barbaric” battle at the Capitol. Here are their stories.
Coronavirus: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.
More Than Half of States Widen Access to Covid-19 Vaccine
At least 28 states have begun vaccinating older people. Amid a shifting rollout, here is a look at what every state is doing.
Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal
Mark Rutte’s cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.
Dakar Rally: Pierre Cherpin – French rider dies after crash on stage seven
French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies five days after crashing during stage seven of the Dakar Rally.
Brexit shellfish delays leave Scottish seafood rotting
A Scottish shellfish firm owner says he is on the brink of bankruptcy as EU customers desert his business.