Britney, Stephen King and Chigozie Obioma also have new books coming out in the next 12 months.

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

The German ex-chancellor says she could not block Russia's designs on Ukraine in 2021.

The German leader uses a controversial trip to urge Beijing to persuade Russia to halt its invasion.

Her approach has been criticised but she said she had "nothing to apologise for".

Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.

Olaf Scholz is sworn in as chancellor, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.

The centre-left leader was vice-chancellor and succeeds Angela Merkel after securing a coalition deal.