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Merz backs Ilse Aigner for Germany's presidency, which would make her the first woman in the role

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has thrown his support behind Ilse Aigner ahead of Germany's upcoming presidential election. If she wins, Aigner would become the country's first female president. She is backed by the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, along with support from several other parties. The post would become vacant when Frank-Walter Steinmeier's term concludes on March 18. Aigner brings prior government experience and an extensive political network within Germany.

Shourya Ambure wins bronze, India's first track and field medal at Dakar Youth Olympics

Shourya Ambure claimed bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The result gives India its first track and field medal at this edition of the Games. In the final she clocked a personal best of 13.59 seconds, a improvement on her earlier semi-final time. Her podium finish lifts India's overall medal count to eight.