Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France
Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.
Politics and Government
Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan
Some provincial officials said the country’s leader instructed them to switch off Wi-Fi in their area to limit the “misuse of the internet” and diffusion of “immoral acts.”
Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs
As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
How China Became a Wedge Between Two South Pacific Neighbors
A standoff between New Zealand and the Cook Islands reflects an urgent question in the Pacific: Is China a threat or a partner for growth?
Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win
A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”
London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud
As the U.S. president’s plane arrived in Britain, Sadiq Khan published an essay accusing Mr. Trump of promoting far-right ideology.
London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud
As the U.S. president’s plane arrived in Britain, Sadiq Khan published an essay accusing Mr. Trump of promoting far-right ideology.
As Trump Arrives, Europe’s Right Claims Charlie Kirk as One of Their Own
After decades of claiming persecution, once marginalized parties latch on to the American activist’s assassination as proof of their victimization.
Netanyahu and an Israel Without Restraint
With the assault on Gaza City, Israel’s prime minister has piled defiance on defiance, as any check from the Trump administration falls away.
How Nepal’s Government Went Up in Smoke
Arson attacks during protests in Nepal destroyed buildings, court files and even records of international agreements and state investments.