Why Brexit’s immigration politics have fizzled out
Did the Northern Ireland trade deal end Brexit politics with a whimper?
Politics and Government
Denmark Scraps ‘Great Prayer Day,’ Adding Money to Military Budget
The government estimated that eliminating Great Prayer Day would produce $430 million that it could spend on the military.
Bola Tinubu, a Political ‘Godfather’ in Nigeria, Sought the Presidency for Years
Mr. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and the ruling party candidate, campaigned using the slogan “It’s my turn.” He promised to address widespread insecurity and economic woes, but he faced concerns about his fitness for office.
Blinken Finds Receptive Leaders in Central Asia, Where Russia Seeks Aid
The U.S. secretary of state’s diplomatic mission is part of a broader Biden administration effort to strengthen support for Ukraine, or at least push neutral nations to refrain from aiding Russia.
Netanyahu’s Grip Loosens Amid Israel Turmoil
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised stability, but two months into his new tenure, Israeli divisions have deepened, West Bank violence has escalated and splits have emerged in his coalition.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A U.S. Push to Isolate Russia
Also, China’s attempt to erase “zero Covid” and Nigeria’s contested election.
Europe Struggles to Find Leopard 2 Tanks for Ukraine
The struggle to deliver on promises to provide Leopard 2 tanks for use against Russian forces has exposed just how unprepared European militaries are.
In Central Asia, Blinken Will Urge Distance From Russia, and Ukraine War
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is making the first trip by a Biden administration cabinet official to the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
Biden Dispatches Yellen and Blinken to Bolster Support for Ukraine
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled to Kyiv the day before Secretary of State Antony Blinken was to visit Central Asia in a show of American solidarity with Ukraine in its battle with Russia.
Betty Boothroyd, Britain’s First Female House of Commons Speaker, Dies at 93
The speaker made Britain’s parliamentary proceedings must-see TV, even in other countries.