A 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, who had a history of psychiatric treatment, stabbed a group of pre-school children in Germany, killing two, including a two-year-old boy, with no evidence of a political motive. Chancellor Scholz called for an urgent investigation into why the suspect was still in the country, as his opponents criticize government migration policies ahead of the Feb. 23 vote, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) focusing on reducing migration and increasing security.
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BoE governor urges UK government to seek closer trade ties with the EU
SummaryBank of England governor Andrew Bailey urged the UK government to minimize the negative effects of Brexit by enhancing alignment with the EU, particularly in reducing non-tariff barriers in financial services to promote trade and economic growth. His comments followed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement of a "reset" deal with the EU aimed at cutting trade barriers. While acknowledging the challenges posed by Brexit, Bailey emphasized the benefits of increased openness in financial markets...
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