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Merz under fire. Two more election losses in a week have sharpened the knives for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, who now faces a confidence vote in parliament. The defeats in Thuringia and Saxony leave his coalition looking shaky just months into its term.

Nature’s quiet return. In Berlin, residents tending the soil around street trees have turned pavements into pockets of green and bird song, proving how small acts can reshape cities. The lesson is simple: care for the edges and the centre follows.

Media in the crosshairs. Donald Trump has barred certain outlets from the White House briefing room, a move critics call a direct assault on press freedom. The decision puts every reporter on notice, not just the ones locked out.

Today’s the Day: Zeteo UK Is OFFICIALLY Here Zack Polanski Talks to Zeteo UK About Being Jewish and Anti-Zionist, Running for Starmer’s Seat, and Taking On the Media ‘Calling out genocide’: Why reporter left ITV News to help launch Zeteo UK Two more election defeats pile pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz Reuters, citing two sources, reports that the leadership of Germany's far-right AfD party…

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Your Evening Briefing · from earlier

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Two more election defeats pile pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz

Dallas Invitational to Expand to London for Frieze Week

Things get horny at McQueen’s SS27 homecoming

Wales will have no fear in Portugal - James

‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl

Apple Mac Mini (M6) Review: For the AI Curious

Chancellor vows to stay on for Germany’s ‘democratic future’ after latest loss to far-right AfD

Liu Wei’s Cut-Up and Reassembled Sculptures Take Over the Met Museum’s Facade

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey accuses Reform of only caring about its bank balance in conference speech

Lib Dem deputy leader backs Ed Davey to lead Lib Dems into next general election

Labour lead in the polls ahead of party conference

‘Small, flowering islands’: German city reveals how nature thrives when neighbours care for street tree beds

The challenge ahead for Andy Burnham if he wants a codified UK constitution

The race to get more young people in the UK into work, education or training

Why the global electrification agenda misses the point on Africa’s energy crisis

Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices

Networks halt TV pool coverage of Trump after CNN White House ban – live

China cracks down on billionaires

Special Christmas wreath making sessions at Loch Leven’s Larder

John Vanbrugh at 300: the man described as ‘the Shakespeare of architecture’

At the Guggenheim, Taryn Simon Mounts a Rare America 250th Anniversary Show Worth Celebrating

Antonioli artists join Isamaya Ffrench to talk about worldbuilding, fashion, and creative tech

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A View From the Easel

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Nike’s Greasiest Sneaker Is Low-Key Its Greatest

Nike’s Security-Inspired Boot Doesn’t Need Clearance

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McQueen comes home to happy, dark place at London fashion week

Out-run? Walking too much? Man Utd's running stats examined

What do Arsenal stand for if not title contenders?

Merson: There's no way Man City win the league

Rangers beat Celtic again thanks to Naderi goal

Swimming sensation Yu, 13, wins second Asian Games gold

WSL talking points: Arsenal’s attacking woes and Goodwin makes England case

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The long dream of the Googlebook

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The Mac Mini is still mighty, just not as cheap

Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop

American datacenters might be getting dirtier, but at least they'll be efficient

Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro

Fans Hope The Pokémon Company Just Teased the Rumored Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Switch Ports

Many presidents have had a bad press – but Donald Trump’s decision to ban selected media from the White House is extreme

AI’s data centre construction boom is crushing workers

How Reform UK’s Crypto Billionaire Donor Christopher Harborne Made Millions From the UK Taxpayer

Inclusion is central to England’s education policy – but what it means is changing

Today’s the Day: Zeteo UK Is OFFICIALLY Here

Reform’s ‘spoiler’ tactic raises concern among Telegraph journalists

Crime is falling, but the public doesn’t feel safer – the psychology of fear versus evidence

Scotland's Scott promoted to PGA Tour with Ohio win

Scientists push for fungi protection

FAA Prepares SMART AI Tool for Washington, DC Air Traffic With $875 Million Funding

Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook

‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

No avoiding the cost of inaction on climate, Anthony Albanese says in New York

Sheeran apologises in first show since Macklemore controversy

Minnesota Ends Conviction Review Unit With 160 Cases Still Under Investigation

Coventry survive late Forest VAR controversy to claim first PL win in 25 years

Coventry seal first PL win in 25 years at Forest amid VAR controversy

Trump bans major US news outlets from White House

Lions tour a 'top goal' for Wales prop Tuipulotu

Paramount Reaches Settlement With States Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acqusition

Placebo Announce 2027 Latin American Tour Celebrating Their First Two Albums

Police drafted in to 'protect Ed Sheeran' in first concert since Macklemore controversy