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Jens Spahn quits amid surrogacy scandal shaking CDU/CSU. Jens Spahn steps down as CDU/CSU parliamentary leader following a surrogacy controversy that sparked internal party backlash and political upheaval in Germany.

Germany boosts security threat level to high over attack plans. Facing clear terror threats, Germany raises its security alert to high and moves to reform intelligence laws to strengthen counterterrorism measures.

Interior Minister ups Germany's threat alert, pushes intel reforms. Germany's Interior Minister escalates the security threat to high, proposing expanded intelligence powers and counterterrorism reforms amid clear attack plots.

Germany and France ramp up military ties after jet project ends. In the wake of terminating the FCAS fighter jet project, Germany and France deepen military cooperation to enhance their nuclear deterrence capabilities.

France and England clash for World Cup 2026 third place in Deschamps' finale. France faces England in the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup as Didier Deschamps coaches his final game, available exclusively on MagentaTV broadcast.