That North Korean Rocket That Set Off Panic In Seoul? It Was a Dud.
After analyzing debris from the North’s recently failed rocket launch, South Korea concluded that the isolated country’s satellite technology was useless.
Politics and Government
Putin Scrambles to Reinforce His Defenses After Wagner Mutiny
Long focused on security, the Russian president is rewarding loyalty among the ruling elite and showering his most important constituency — the men with guns — with cash.
Macky Sall, Senegal’s Leader, Says He Won’t Run for Third Term
Macky Sall had considered seeking a third term in the West African country despite a constitutional limit of two.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.
Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
Michigan, a Climate Laggard, Plans to Catch Up, Fast
Lawmakers in Michigan have long fought tough pollution controls. But the toll of flooding, lost crops and damage to the Great Lakes appears to be changing minds.
Ukraine Says It Is Ready for Arrival of Wagner Troops in Belarus
Ukrainian officials have tried to tamp down concerns while heralding their preparations, with President Volodymyr Zelensky nodding to plans for reinforcing the border.
What Russians See: The ‘Demilitarization’ of Ukraine During its Counteroffensive.
On Russian state media, the Ukrainian military is portrayed as completely outmatched and dependent on the West.
In a Mutiny or Coup, the Scramble to Persuade and Pick a Side Is Critical
Experts say plotters’ most crucial task is to convince other soldiers and officers that success is assured. Plus, our columnist’s recommendations for reading up on coups, and modern Russia.
France Police Shooting Presents New Challenge for Macron
Protests over the fatal police shooting of a teenager come as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore a sense of calm after his pension overhaul ignited turbulence in the streets.