German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that 80% of the more than 900,000 Syrian nationals in Germany should return to their home country in the next three years. Speaking at a press conference during Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's first visit to Berlin, Merz said that Syrians are needed at home to join reconstruction efforts, while stressing that those "who wish to remain in Germany and are well integrated will be able to stay in Germany.

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research.

Germany has raised the prospect of a military involvement in securing a potential ceasefire in Ukraine during a meeting of Kiev's allies in Paris. "This could include, for example, us registering forces for Ukraine on neighbouring NATO territory after a ceasefire," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said following the meeting.