BBC World News

1. Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win

   Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.

2. Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe

   The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

3. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes

   Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday

4. US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

   It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

5. Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway

   The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.