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BERLIN — Four candidates are bidding to be Germany’s next leader in Sunday’s election. The would-be chancellors are the incumbent, the opposition leader, the current vice chancellor and—for the first time—a leader of a far-right party. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Olaf Scholz

Top Russian and US officials are set to hold talks on Ukraine war without Kyiv  The Associated Press US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine war deal  CNN Russia-Ukraine war: And the winner is — Saudi Crown Prince

After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’  CNN

Zelenskyy not yet signing US economic agreement ‘short-sighted,’ White House official says  Fox News

Four top deputies to Eric Adams have resigned, New York mayor says  CNN At least 3 NYC deputy mayors express intent to resign from Adams administration: Sources  NBC New York Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul  ny.gov Hochul to discuss ‘path forward’ after Eric

Four top deputies to Eric Adams have resigned, New York mayor says  CNN Hochul to Meet With City Leaders to Discuss the ‘Path Forward’ for Mayor  The New York Times At least 3 NYC deputy mayors express intent to resign from Adams

Musk is not a DOGE employee and “has no actual or formal authority,” White House says  Axios

US and Russia prepare to hold talks on ending war in Ukraine  Financial Times February 17, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news  CNN U.S., Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine  The New York Times Top Russian and US officials are

Trump’s rush for a deal with Putin leaves Ukraine and Europe scrambling  CNN

CAIRO — Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the U.S. can take it over. Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram newspaper