This is the first time that the SPD is ahead of the CDU/CSU since October 2006.

Washington rejected the extension of the deadline.

Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 after a military invasion.

The British prime minister is to urge world leaders to step up support for refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan when he chairs a virtual G7 meeting later.

“We agree with the Americans that gas should not be used as a geopolitical weapon,” the German chancellor said.

Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven said he would resign in November.

Iraq and the Sahel could be the next crisis regions.

Campaigners launched a petition for a referendum on the issue.

“We are deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement,” read the statement.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said: “We are experiencing a human tragedy for which we share responsibility.”

Lithuania said: “We cannot tolerate this bold provocation.”

Poland’s ambassador to Israel has been recalled until further notice, the foreign ministry said.