DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, and stressed that cooperation was key for peace and prosperity.

German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron are holding bilateral talks. Topics include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reiterate Washington's support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza, the State Department said.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Tesla founder and owner of the X social network Elon Musk for his support for far-right political forces in Europe,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered only an indirect answer when asked about tech billionaire Elon Musk during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. Musk, who had previously weighed in on German politics to endorse and promote the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD),

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to project unity at a meeting in Paris on Wednesday, as Europe struggles to respond with one voice to threats of tariffs from U.

Good morning. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris today. Donald Trump said he’s open to the idea of Elon Musk buying TikTok. And Netflix subscriber gains hit a record.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to travel to Paris on Wednesday to meet President Emmanuel Macron two days after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. The French head of state is expected to receive the German chancellor at the Élysée Palace around midday.

Two people, including a two-year-old boy, have been killed and three others were injured in a stabbing attack in Bavaria