The Republic of Ireland will hold its first general election in almost five years on November 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris said he would dissolve parliament on Friday.
After months of controversy, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ousted one of his governing partners, compounding the challenges for Europe since the election of Donald Trump.
The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, raising fears of another outbreak in the United States. But the vaccine is no longer free and vulnerable people go without it.
The prime minister replaced an experienced former general with Katz, who had been foreign minister and who staunchly supported Israel's right-wing government.