King Charles III Opens Parliament For the First Time as Monarch
King Charles outlined the British government’s legislative priorities during his opening address of Parliament.
Politics and Government
Portugal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
In televised remarks, Prime Minister António Costa of Portugal said, “no illicit act weighs on my conscience.”
Charles to Deliver ‘King’s Speech’ to Parliament
In keeping with tradition, he will outline the priorities of the prime minister at the opening of Parliament — including, this year, more fossil fuel extraction.
Chance Encounter Leads to Arrest in Haiti President Assassination Case
A top Haitian police official was grocery shopping when he recognized another customer: a man wanted for questioning in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Zelensky Rebuke of General Signals Rift in Ukrainian Leadership
The presidential office said Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s declaration that the war is at a stalemate was helpful to the Russians.
Blinken, in Tel Aviv, Urges ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ and Protections for Gaza Civilians
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel appeared to rebuff the Biden administration’s request, saying that any cease-fire would be contingent on the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.
The prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire was part of an effort this week to present Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence.
How Germany’s Green Party Lost Its Luster
The party was riding high when it entered the government two years ago. Now it is stumbling, blamed for driving voters to the far right.
A World of Fear for Europe’s Jews
The Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel and a surge in acts of antisemitism have awakened a repressed horror in Jewish populations across the continent.
Israeli Airstrike Aimed at Hamas Hits Jabaliya Refugee Camp in Gaza
Israel said it killed a Hamas leader at a refugee camp, but many other people were wounded and killed, Hamas said. The assault came as fuel, food and water shortages pushed civilians to the brink.