WorldGerman Far Right Surges in Vote as Iran and US Trade Tanker Strikes

The far-right Alternative for Germany won its strongest-ever result in a state election on Sunday, reflecting rising public anger at the political establishment and dealing Chancellor Friedrich Merz a major setback. Over the weekend, Iran and the US appeared to carry out their largest reciprocal tanker strikes yet, lifting oil prices as their six-month war disrupts shipping and fuels global inflation.