Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup
The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.
Politics and Government
France Passes Welfare Budget Law, Giving Government Rare Win
Sébastien Lecornu, the third French prime minister in less than a year, succeeded where his two predecessors failed — at least for now.
Australia, After a Mass Shooting During Hanukkah, Looks for a Path Forward
The Bondi Beach massacre has people fearing more anti-Jewish violence — and an Islamophobic backlash. But there are reasons to think stability will prevail.
Trinidad and Tobago Sides With U.S. in Battle Against Venezuela, Military Tool Suggests
The United States and Trinidad say U.S. Marines installed a radar in Tobago to combat drugs — but this war materiel isn’t designed for operations based at sea or on land.
Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting
The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.
Bondi Suspects Were in Southern Philippines, Where ISIS Is Active
It remains unclear what the two men did there last month.
Jewish Community on Edge Following Bondi Beach Attack
Following a deadly shooting on Sunday, members of the Australian Jewish community have expressed anger toward the government over a failure to do enough to address concerns about rising antisemitism in Australia.
U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russia Threat in Europe
In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli said Russia was attempting to export chaos to Europe through hybrid attacks and disinformation.
‘Don’t Feed the Pig’: The Anti-Corruption Call That Helped Topple a Government
Mass demonstrations in Bulgaria were spurred by spreading outrage over graft that many say was fueling an authoritarian power grab.
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making
Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.