U.N. Security Council Approves Larger Force to Fight Gangs in Haiti
The vote on Tuesday would establish a force of up to 5,500 soldiers and police officers. It was unclear what countries were willing to contribute personnel or money.
Politics and Government
Congo’s Former President Sentenced to Death in Absentia
Joseph Kabila, who was president of the Democratic Republic of Congo for 18 years, was convicted of treason by a court in Kinshasa.
Athens Democracy Forum: Freedom of Speech in Academia Is Under Attack
Clashes on university campuses, and administrators’ failures when dealing with them, have triggered actions by some governments meant to limit what universities and their students can say and do.
Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy
Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy
Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
Starmer Describes ‘Fight for the Soul’ of U.K. as Populist Right Rises
In a speech at a Labour conference, the British prime minister contrasted his political project with that of Nigel Farage, whose party has promised mass deportations.
What Elections in Moldova Mean for Europe
In winning parliamentary elections, Moldova’s incumbent party has kept the country on track to join the European Union, overcoming Russia’s efforts to influence the election. Jeanna Smialek, reporting from Chisinau, explains why the stakes were so high…
U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say
The deportation flight is one of the clearest signals yet of the Trump administration’s determination to expel migrants, even to places with harsh human rights conditions.
Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests
Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the island nation in Africa, acknowledged grievances over power cuts and water shortages that have drawn thousands of young people to the streets.
Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug of War Persists
Moldova’s pro-European party held onto its absolute majority in Parliament in national elections, but it still has a long road into the European Union.