While Scholz is conspicuous by his absence in Europe, Merz is seeking close exchanges with important allies such as Poland. Relations between Berlin and Warsaw are tense, and many Polish decision-makers are hoping for improvement from the CDU.
Merz visit to Poland: Scholz’s absence is further evidence of the broken relationship
Four men rescued from flooded Laos cave after over a week trapped
Robbie Robertson
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Four men have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for ten days. Rescuers confirmed the successful extraction
Senior Sri Lankan monk suspended following child sex abuse allegations
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Senior Sri Lankan monk Pallegama Hemarathana has been suspended amid allegations of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022. His arrest on 9 May followed