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Summary: Friedrich Merz, a German conservative leader, was not able to get enough votes to become chancellor. He fell short of the majority needed by just six votes. Despite this setback, there are predictions that a new vote could happen and he might still secure the position. Key Facts: - Friedrich Merz is a German conservative leader. - He was unable to gather enough votes to become chancellor. - He needed 316 votes in a body of 630 members (Bundestag, the Germany's federal legislature) to win, but got only 310 votes. - His party has a coalition (partnership) with a centre-left party. - Despite not achieving the majority in the vote, it's believed that there might be a new vote where he could become chancellor. Summary: Power has been restored in Madrid, Spain after a significant electricity outage. The power cut resulted in transportation disruptions and general chaos across the country. Key Facts: - There was a large power outage in Madrid, the capital of Spain. - This power outage caused disruption and chaos, affecting traffic lights and public subways. - Power has been restored, coming back on in the city to residents' delight.