The Debt Ceiling and False Equivalence
The outcome of the debt ceiling conflict is genuinely uncertain.
Politics and Government
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
Anger Over Pensions Law Fuels May Day Protests in France
Protesters are still hoping to force the government to reverse its decision to raise the legal retirement age to 64 from 62.
Scotland’s Coronation Day: Charles Souvenirs, Anti-Monarchy Rallies and Shrugs
The crowning of King Charles III will be a test of sentiment about the monarchy in Scotland, where many supporters of independence see the royals as part of the Britain they want to leave behind.
Paraguay Voters Elect Conservative Economist as President
The election of Santiago Peña keeps the right-wing Colorado Party in control of Paraguay, which it has run for all but five of the past 76 years.
Paraguay Picks a New President: What You Need to Know
The South American nation is deciding between a candidate from the entrenched conservative party and two opposition candidates: an anti-corruption crusader and a far-right firebrand.
Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
These Countries Lined Up to Help Ukraine. Now Their Farmers Are Angry.
A grain deal that got Ukrainian exports moving and eased a global food crisis is now fueling protests in Romania and among other staunch supporters of Kyiv.
Russia’s Lavrov Leads U.N. Peace Meeting, Drawing Accusations of Hypocrisy
Taking advantage of its turn as president of the Security Council, Moscow sent Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov to preside over a session on peace and diplomacy.