Russian Playwright and Theater Director Are Convicted of ‘Justifying Terrorism’
A theater director and playwright were sentenced to prison, a stark indication of the increasing suppression of free speech since…
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France Learns a New Word: Ungovernable
Far from producing a “clarification,” President Emmanuel Macron’s snap election has yielded a muddle that could take months to sort…
France Has No Majority After the Elections. What Happens Next?
No party got an absolute majority in the National Assembly. Here are some of the ways the country could escape…
French 2024 Parliamentary Election Results in Maps and Charts
No party secured an absolute majority in legislative elections on Sunday, leaving France headed for gridlock or political instability.
Middle East Crisis: New Pushback From Netanyahu Narrows Hopes for a Truce in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not agree to a permanent cease-fire, digging in at a sensitive moment in…
What Happened in France’s Election? 5 Key Takeaways.
It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short…
France Reacts to Runoff Election Results
The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third….
Modi to Meet Putin in Moscow as India Charts Its Own Course
India is determined to keep its close ties to Russia despite pressure from the West. Russia sees the meeting as…
Russian Strike Destroys Children’s Hospital in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched at least 40 missiles at targets across Ukraine, and he condemned the strike…
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Leader, Surprises Europe Again With Visit to China
Mr. Orban said his meeting with President Xi Jinping was part of a “peace mission” for Ukraine. But both leaders…