This is what world leaders would look like as Wes Anderson characters
A designer has asked an essential question: What if our politicians were the stars of a Wes Anderson film?
Merkel's Murky Legacy in Germany
Remember Angela Merkel? Once called leader of the free world, the fanfare when she retired was deafening. Now, it's hard to think of a political figure whose star has faded so much without being sent to prison.
Erdogan Turns Table on Vladimir Putin's Habitual Lateness
As a video of Russia's president waiting uncomfortably for his Turkish counterpart goes viral, Newsweek looks back at Putin's own history of tardiness.
Resurfaced Video of Zelensky Getting Fictional Call to Join EU Goes Viral
A video clip of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows it has become increasingly unclear whether art imitates life or life imitates art.
Halting Evaluations of Transgender People, Abortion Ad Ban on German Agenda
In comments to Germany's Funke newspaper group published Wednesday, Justice Minister Marco Buschmann said there is a "huge reform backlog" on social policy.
Will Germany's 'Traffic Light Coalition' Overcome Merkel's Blind Spots?
Last week marked the end of an era as the new German government, led by the Social Democrats' (SPD) Olaf Scholz, was sworn in to office.
Angela Merkel Leaving German Chancellor's Office After 16-Year Tenure
She will end her run a week short of the record held by her mentor, former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, whose tenure lasted from 1982 to 1998.
Mandatory Vaccination Could Be Among Germany's Measures as COVID Cases Rise
German lawmakers will decide on new COVID measures on Thursday, considering restrictions on the unvaccinated and a possible vaccine mandate.
WHO Proposes 'Negotiating Body' to Improve Pandemic Response
WHO officials began a three-day meeting with world leaders Monday to draft a resolution to prevent and fight future pandemics.
Germany Says Mandatory Vaccines 'Unavoidable' To Combat COVID Case Surge
On Saturday, Germany recorded its highest daily number of infections in a single day.
German Conservatives Call for Vaccine Mandates, Lockdowns of Unvaccinated
"It is politically no longer justifiable that entire industries…are faced with great existential fears, while others...take the freedom not to vaccinate," said one official.
Germany, More Vaccinated Than U.S., Fights Biggest COVID Surge Yet
Thursday marked the first time Germany reported more than 60,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day.
Germany Weighs 5 Years in Prison for Fake COVID Test Results, Vaccine Proof
Germany is also mulling stricter rules for workplaces and giving employees the opportunity to work remotely when possible to curb infection rates.
Joe Biden Ranked Sixth in Approval Rating of World Leaders
Since taking office, Biden's approval rating has dipped a total of 6 percent, from 50 percent to 44 percent, a survey by Morning Consult Political Intelligence shows.
Kamala Harris Says Angela Merkel Asked Her 'What's Going On' in America
Merkel asked Harris about the role of authoritarianism and democracy in the United States, the vice president said.
Under Olaf Scholz, Germany May Have to Choose Between the U.S. and China
One expert said the Greens present the biggest hope for change in Germany-China relations.
What Olaf Scholz, Likely Next Germany Leader, Has Said About Joe Biden
Scholz congratulated the U.S. President when he won the election against Donald Trump last November.
Pope, Chiding West on Afghanistan, Misattributes Quote From Putin to Merkel
"It is necessary to put an end to the irresponsible policy of intervening from outside and building democracy in other countries, ignoring the traditions of the peoples," the pope said in a Spanish translation of Putin's words.
Joe Biden Has Given Vladimir Putin a Huge Win on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
What could possibly explain such bizarre and counterproductive behavior?
German Chancellor Candidate Sorry for 'Inappropriate' Laughing Amid Floods
Armin Laschet was seen laughing during a Saturday visit to address devastating floods in Western Europe.
Merkel Leaves Biden With Nord Stream 2 Headache Amid Fears About Russia
The German chancellor and the president have not settled their differences over the gas pipeline.
Flood Death Toll Soars As Germany Hit by Heaviest Rainfall in a Century
Parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands were hit with around two months' worth of rain on Thursday.
What Happened During Angela Merkel's Visit to the White House
Biden spoke about Merkel's roles in cultivating the "enduring friendship" between the U.S. and Germany as her 16 years in office come to a close.
Donald Trump Called Angela Merkel 'That B****' and 'Kraut': Book
The former president allegedly referred to his late father Fred Trump as "the biggest kraut of them all."
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Party Leading Polls
Merkel left Wednesday for Washington on what is likely to be her last official visit, carrying a bag full of issues to discuss.
Merkel Doesn't Think U.S., Germany Will Come to Quick Agreement on Pipeline
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday will be important for "developing a common position" on a disputed pipeline.
Angela Merkel Again Pushes EU-Russia Summit
"I think not speaking isn't suited to solving the problems," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said about Russia.
Angela Merkel Mixed COVID Vaccine Doses to Encourage 'Cross-Vaccination'
"She can now perhaps take away the fears of people...who were or are worried about this so-called cross-vaccination," a spokesman for the German chancellor said.
Angela Merkel Joins Other EU Leaders in Criticizing Hungary's LGBT Law
German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined other EU lawmakers in criticizing a Hungarian law that will ban sharing LGBT or sex reassignment content with children, saying the legislation "is wrong" and "incompatible" with her political ideals.
Cyberthreats from Russia, China Main Concerns for Allies at NATO Summit
One expected order of business is a revision of the NATO charter to include cyberattacks among the actions that would prompt a collective response from the alliance's member nations.