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Friedrich Merz, the front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, relied on votes from the far-right AfD to push an anti-migration motion through parliament.

Francesco Friedrich of Germany achieved a historic milestone by securing his 100th career victory at the IBSF four-man bobsled race in Igls, Austria. The Sunday victory adds to his remarkable record in World Cup competitions,

Francesco Friedrich of Germany won another IBSF four-man bobsleigh race on Sunday in Igls, Austria, the 100th victory of his career in either World Cup or world championship competitions.

IGLS, Austria — Francesco Friedrich of Germany won another IBSF four-man bobsled race on Sunday, the 100th victory of his career in either World Cup or world championship competitions.

IGLS, Austria (AP) — Francesco Friedrich of Germany won another IBSF four-man bobsled race on Sunday, the 100th victory of his career in either World Cup or world championship competitions.

Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team, led by pilot Brad Hall, claim their second victory of the World Cup season in St Moritz.

Elana Meyers Taylor led a U.S. 1-2 finish in a monobob race in Switzerland as Americans won two medals for the second consecutive day.

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s parliament is expected to vote Friday on an opposition bill calling for tougher rules on migration that could become the first legislation to pass thanks to a far-right party — adding to a controversy about the attitude of the front-runner in Germany’s upcoming election toward the far right.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Friedrich Merz, her successor as leader of the country’s conservatives, on Thursday for pushing through a bill on tighter immigration control with the help of the far right.

Germany's parliament faced the possibility of passing a law due to far-right support for the first time in post-war history, after last-minute talks to find a compromise to avert the vote to tighten immigration controls appeared to have failed.

In a dramatic swing to the right, Friedrich Merz’s CDU is proposing Germany breaches EU law by closing its borders to migrants.