Merkel bum snaps anger German press

Unflattering pictures of German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a British newspaper have sparked a backlash from the German government and media.

The Sun printed photos of Mrs Merkel on holiday taken from behind while changing into her bathing suit.

A government spokesman accused the tabloid of voyeurism and said the chancellor had a right to privacy.

One paper said Germany would take its revenge at the World Cup, promising the English team a "good thrashing".

The Sun printed the photos under one of its trademark puns: "I'm Big in the Bumdestag".