Scenarios

• Germany's far-right AfD party won a regional election in Saxony, potentially becoming the first far-right group to control a regional parliament since World War II. • The party is currently under investigation for right-wing extremism by Germany's domestic intelligence service. • This victory creates a political challenge for the national coalition government and may force mainstream parties into a long process of coalition building to block the AfD from power.

• The 2025/26 Premier League season concludes on Sunday, May 24, with several high-stakes matches remaining. • The final day of competition will determine the final standings for teams fighting for European qualification spots and those battling to avoid relegation. • These matchups are critical as they decide the financial and competitive futures of the clubs involved for the next season.

A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and winWhile Keir Starmer’s authority as prime minister feels terminally undermined after calls from MPs and departing ministers to step down, he remains inside No 10 – for now. So how, and when, might he be removed? Here are some possible scenarios. Continue reading...