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In Germany’s elections, candidates vie to be more Merkel

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Merkel's party stumbles, leaves German parties haggling to rule

Vaccine mandates: How sincere is a ‘sincerely held belief’?

A national model? How Virginia is improving landlord-tenant relations.

Is ‘Persuasion’ the Jane Austen story we all need right now?

‘Who will rebuild the country?’ Educated Afghans’ stay-or-go struggle.

‘Mudlarks’ dig up London’s past on the banks of the River Thames

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