Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live

Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to schedulingGerman chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’Back to Oslo, the funeral procession for King Harald is about the begin, and the 1.2km route to the Oslo Cathedral is lined up with 1,900 soldiers from all branches of the Norwegian defence forces.The procession is expected to walk very slowly – at around 60 steps per minute – and will include the royal family, including King Haakon, followed by a royal car with the widow, Queen Sonja. Continue reading...