Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election – The New York Times

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  1. Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election  The New York Times
  2. German election: Parties wrap up campaigning  DW (English)
  3. Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake  CNN
  4. Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains  NBC News
  5. Voters will head to polls in Germany elections  CBS Chicago
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Trump signs order protecting American companies from ‘overseas extortion’ – The Hill

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  1. Trump signs order protecting American companies from ‘overseas extortion’  The Hill
  2. Trump threatens to launch tariff attack on EU tech regulation  EURACTIV
  3. Trump orders trade chief to revive tariff retaliation against digital taxes  Reuters
  4. Trump Weighs Tariffs to Counteract Foreign Taxes on Tech Firms  The Wall Street Journal
  5. Donald Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech  Financial Times
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Suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted ‘to kill Jews’ — police – DW (English)

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  1. Suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted 'to kill Jews' — police  DW (English)
  2. Berlin Stabbing Extends Chain of Attacks Ahead of German Election  The Wall Street Journal
  3. Man stabbed at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial days before crucial election  The Guardian
  4. Syrian refugee arrested after Berlin stabbing as Germany prepares to vote  Reuters
  5. Suspect in Berlin Holocaust Memorial attack was known to police  Yahoo
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Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal – Axios

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  1. Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal  Axios
  2. Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says new returned body is hers  BBC.com
  3. Pentagon Upheaval, Hamas Releases More Hostages, NY State Prisons  NPR
  4. Human remains returned by Hamas to Israel confirmed as those of former hostage Shiri Bibas  CNN
  5. Live Updates: Hamas Is Set to Release More Hostages From Gaza  The New York Times
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As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal – The New York Times

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  1. As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal  The New York Times
  2. Security Council urges Rwanda to stop supporting M23 in eastern DR Congo  UN News
  3. UN Security Council demands rebels withdraw from captured Congolese cities  Voice of America
  4. Institute for the Study of War  Institute for the Study of War
  5. War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi  DW (English)
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UK-wide parking app may be out of road after government funding withdrawn

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Five-year-old platform intended to make drivers’ lives easier will only be supported until the end of March

It was hailed as “the future of UK parking”, intended to remove one of the bugbears of modern life: the need to sign up to a plethora of different apps in order to park your car.

But a big question mark now hangs over the future of the National Parking Platform (NPP), a government-funded scheme designed to make drivers’ lives easier by letting them use one app of their choice to pay for all their parking.

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Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live

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Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday

Some 62% of Britons believe Ukraine should be allowed into Nato, according to new polling.

The research by YouGov also suggested 68% think the UK should maintain its commitment to defend allies in the military bloc, but when asked specifically about defending the US this figure fell to 42%.

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Cardinal Parolin: ‘Unfounded speculation’ on Pope’s resignation – Vatican News – English

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  1. Cardinal Parolin: 'Unfounded speculation' on Pope’s resignation  Vatican News - English
  2. Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says  The Associated Press
  3. The Pope’s health is improving but still needs more treatment, doctors say  CBS Chicago
  4. Pope’s health: Francis to remain hospitalized ‘at least all next week’  La Croix International
  5. Pope Francis will not lead Sunday prayers for a second week, Vatican says  Reuters
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NHS facing ‘crisis of public trust’ as most people fear being failed by A&E services

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Public concern about NHS is worrying and frightening, says leading emergency doctor after poll revealed

Three in four people in the UK fear getting stuck on a trolley in a hospital corridor or an ambulance not arriving after dialling 999, prompting claims that the NHS is facing “a crisis of public trust”.

Huge numbers also worry about their local A&E not having enough beds (77%) and not being able to get care at their GP surgery (70%), research also found.

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China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

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Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand

China’s navy has reportedly conducted a second live-fire exercise in international waters, a day after a similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand navy personnel advised live rounds were fired from a Chinese warship in international waters near the island nation on Saturday.

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