Reform U.K.’s Chairman, Zia Yusuf, Quits Amid Infighting
The sudden departure of Zia Yusuf, chairman of Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration party, is a blow to the organization and comes after a clash with another party member over the burqa.
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Why South Korea’s New Leader Name Checked North Korea but Not China
Lee Jae-myung’s inauguration speech was a sign of the diplomatic maneuvering he will need to pull off to navigate relations with China and the United States.
South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration
Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but he is taking over during a perilous political atmosphere.
Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?
After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has ridden a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he tried to impose martial law in December.
Where South Korea’s Likely New President Lee Jae-myung Stands on Trump and North Korea
Facing a complex set of thorny challenges at home and abroad, Lee Jae-myung says he will deal with them with “pragmatism.”
Young South Korean Voters Are Disenchanted With Their Choices
Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.
South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
Low Turnout in Mexico’s Judicial Election Fuels Legitimacy Concerns
Nearly 90 percent of voters did not cast ballots on Sunday, one of the lowest turnouts in any federal election since Mexico became a democracy.
South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President
The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.
Poland’s Presidential Election Result Highlights Trump-Europe Divide
The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.