Sirikit, Glamorous Former Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93
As the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she traveled the world charming government leaders and the public.
Politics and Government
Labour Party Suffers Crushing Defeat in Wales Special Election
The governing party placed a distant third in a special election for a district of Wales it has dominated for a century. Plaid Cymru, a center-left Welsh nationalist party, won.
Estonia, a Tiny NATO Nation, Is Cashing In on the Threat Next Door
As fears about Russia grow, Estonia’s tech-savvy work force is developing new weapons and defense systems.
Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada
The president said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address.
Trump Says Israeli Annexation of West Bank Land ‘Won’t Happen’
Vice President JD Vance also called symbolic votes in Israel’s Parliament to take territory a “very stupid political stunt.”
Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.
Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Prince
New disclosures about Prince Andrew’s ties to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led to calls for further action from the king and Parliament.
Man Is Shot and Tent Set on Fire Outside Serbia’s Parliament
A suspect was arrested after a blaze broke out among structures erected by supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. Protests against his government have rumbled for months.
Drone Sightings in Europe: What We Know
Airports in several countries have temporarily closed in recent weeks after reports of drones in the skies. Experts say the response has exposed a lack of preparedness.
As Suspicious Drones Plague Germany, Officials Are Unsure How to Respond
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, “We suspect that Russia is behind most of these drone flights” around vital sites like ports and airports.