French Lawmakers Will Vote to Elect New National Assembly President
Lawmakers gathered for the first time since an election produced a deadlocked Parliament to elect a new president of the…
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Why Is Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, on the Ballot 13 Times?
President Nicolás Maduro will appear over and over again on Venezuela’s presidential ballot. That is by design, government critics say.
If Maduro Wins, Venezuelans Vow to Leave
As many as one-third of Venezuelans would consider migrating if the country’s authoritarian leader is given another six years in…
Marine Tondelier, the ‘Other Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back
Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green Party, helped bring the left together to win France’s parliamentary elections. Now can she…
In Argentina, Milei’s Devotion to Judaism Influences His Politics
Javier Milei has developed a public devotion to Judaism unusual for a leader of a predominantly Roman Catholic country.
King’s Speech Promises a Changed U.K.
From plans to tackle climate change to ending the role of hereditary legislators, the ceremonial King’s Speech showcased the progressive…
Russian Orthodox Church Wages a ‘Holy War’ Against Satanism, and the West
A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool…
A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace
When King Charles unveiled the new U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament on Wednesday, he was surrounded by rituals that nodded…
Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid
To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts….
Trump Says Taiwan Should Pay for U.S. Defense
Trump also accused Taiwan of sinking the U.S. semiconductor sector, signaling he wants a more transactional approach to shielding the…