Georgina Beyer, 65, Dies; Considered First Transgender Parliament Member
A New Zealand lawmaker, she fought for the rights of sex workers, L.G.B.T.Q. and Māori people, and won a battle to legalize civil unions for couples of any gender.
Politics and Government
Yuriy Lutsenko, Who Played a Key Role in Trump’s First Impeachment, Loses His Military Command
Yuriy Lutsenko’s assignment as the commander of a platoon of drone operators near the embattled city of Bakhmut was short-lived.
Ukraine Needs Shells, and Arms Makers Want Money. Enter the E.U.
Ukraine is firing artillery shells faster than manufacturers can make them. Brussels is working on a plan to increase production by guaranteeing big advance purchases.
Outraged Over Illnesses Among Schoolgirls, Iranians Return to Streets
With thousands of girls falling ill and claims of poisonings, Iranians held the first wide-scale protests in months.
As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise
Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.
Ex-Minister Matt Hancock’s Leaked Texts Lift the Veil on U.K. Covid Policy
A trove of more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages exchanged between Matt Hancock, then the British health secretary, and other government figures revealed the scramble to coordinate the virus response.
Biden to Host South Korean President for State Visit in April
The fact that President Yoon Suk Yeol received the second such invitation of the Biden presidency speaks to the degree of cooperation expected from him on issues involving North Korea and China.
U.S. Defense Secretary Affirms Support for Iraq on Baghdad Visit
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III met senior Iraqi officials less than two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
Moldova’s Pro-Europe Leader Tries to Thwart Russia’s Influence
Maia Sandu, president of the former Soviet republic, remains popular in a deeply divided nation as Vladimir V. Putin continues to apply pressure.