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The countdown to the German elections is in its final days, and the race for the chancellorship of Europe's economic powerhouse is heating up, with about 59 million people eligible to cast ballots on Sunday. The biggest question remains: will someone cross the finish line first, or will Germany end up with a front-runner who lacks a clear majority?

Prof. Olexiy Haran, from the Democratic Initiatives Foundation Ukraine, speaks to WION about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of the Trump administration in shaping international responses. He provides insights into the war's impact on Ukraine and the broader geopolitical landscape.

The subzero temperatures in the Kashmir Valley are not stopping cricket fans from playing the sport they love. Cricket enthusiasts in North Kashmir's Gurez area of the Bandipora district organized a tournament on an ice pitch, showcasing their passion for the game despite the freezing conditions. Watch in for more details!

Sports, Cricket: As Harmanpreet Kaur grabbed attention for silencing the crowd, her side did not disappoint as they won four wickets in the WPL contest.

China's independently-developed and fully electric-powered AS700D civil manned airship has completed its first scientific flight test in central China's Hubei. Watch in for more details!

The US is undergoing a change as thousands of federal workers are fired, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands. At the center of this so-called cleanup is an effort aimed at saving trillions of American taxpayer dollars, with Elon Musk playing a significant role. Democrats are now launching a probe into Musk’s role in the White House. Our next story takes a look at one month of Musk Mania, as some like to call it. The world’s richest person is tearing down Washington’s centuries-old institutions, with the chainsaw-wielding billionaire acting as Trump’s right hand. America’s government faces its most radical transformation yet. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis has now spent an entire week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital receiving treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff's condition is reportedly stable, but there continues to be speculation about whether he might consider stepping down if his health prevents him from carrying out his duties further. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas A new discovery from China is raising serious concerns about another potential pandemic. Chinese researchers have identified a new bat coronavirus capable of infecting humans.

Russia's army has retaken control of 64% of Kursk region territory initially captured by Ukrainian forces after they launched a surprise offensive in the border region last year, a senior Russian military official said Thursday.

World: Finnish operator Cinia said it had recorded "some disturbance" on its C-Lion 1 communications cable linking Finland and Germany.

Entertainment Bollywood Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani have been dating for years now. Before their Hindi wedding, the couple tied the knot in a Christian ceremony in Goa in January this year.

Sports, Football: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side have to make extra time on the training ground count after a dreadful run of Premier League results.

World: During the interview, Trump admitted that Russia "attacked" Ukraine but insisted that the Russia-Ukraine war could have been prevented.

World: The virus named HKU5-CoV-2, was found to use the same human receptor as SARA-CoV-2, which was responsible for COVID-19, South China Morning Post reported.

A new poll reveals that former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny could potentially win a staggering 65% of the vote if an election is held now and if Zaluzhny were to run for the post.

Sports: French skier Nils Alphand was evacuated by helicopter after he was knocked out Friday when he fell during a World Cup training run in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

#Gravitas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an intensive military crackdown in the West Bank. This directive came just hours after three empty buses exploded near Tel Aviv which Israeli authorities suspect was a terrorist attack. Watch in for more details!

#GRAVITAS | 20-year-old Indian college student, Vishvaa Rajakumar who has won the Memory League World Championship - an online competition that tests participants’ ability to memorise and recall information at high speed. Watch this video to find out more.

Donald Trump has fired yet another salvo at Volodymyr Zelensky. He said that he does not consider it essential for the Ukrainian president to be present at the negotiations aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!