Germany’s ‘no surprise’ election yields many firsts

As predicted by pre-election opinion polls, Germany’s conservatives swept to victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the new chancellor. The far-right AfD’s second position also came as no surprise. But it was a historic first in an election set to bring major changes for Europe’s economic powerhouse. 

Conservatives win Germany election, far-right in second place, exit polls show

German voters have chosen a new direction in a crucial federal election that will reshape the country’s political landscape. Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading the votes with the far-right Alternative for Germany party heading towards the strongest showing of the far-right since World War II. Merz was … Read more

Why has Israel suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Future of Gaza ceasefire at risk after Israel suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israel has postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas setting free six Israeli captives on Saturday. The group says Israel’s far-right government is “playing dirty games and sabotaging” the agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the captive handover … Read more

China-made medical devices are all over U.S., and the Feds are worried

A popular medical monitor is the latest device produced in China to receive scrutiny for its potential cyber risks.  However, it is not the only health device we should be concerned about. Experts say the proliferation of Chinese health-care devices in the U.S. medical system is a cause for concern across the entire ecosystem.  The Contec … Read more

Germans vote under shadow of far-right surge

Voting is underway in what many are calling Germany’s most crucial election in decades. Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats, appears on track to become the country’s tenth Chancellor. The far-right AfD is expected to secure second place in the election. ‘There’s a very strong concern about this election and the international context, the … Read more

Thousands attend funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut | Israel attacks Lebanon

NewsFeed Tens of thousands of mourners have attended the public funeral service for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his likely successor Hashem Safieddine in a stadium in Beirut. Nasrallah was assassinated in an Israeli air strike in September 2024 during the 14-month war between Hezbollah and Israel. Published On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025

MSNBC cancels Joy Reid’s show as part of programming shakeup at liberal network

MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s program “The ReidOut” as part of a major shakeup, Fox News Digital has learned. Reid’s 7 p.m. ET program will be replaced by a show featuring Symone Sanders-Townsend, a former spokesperson to Vice President Kamala Harris, Alicia Menendez, the daughter of disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. and RNC Chair … Read more