21 Sep 2026
BBC News
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
21 Sep 2026 2:26pm GMT
Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
21 Sep 2026 1:30pm GMT
Brigitte Bardot's ballet flats and diamond rings to be sold at auction
Many of the film star's personal items, on sale in Paris, are priced at under €100.
21 Sep 2026 11:15am GMT