France’s Snap Election: Here Is What’s at Stake
The far-right National Rally won big in the first round of voting. Just how big will not be clear until…
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The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned
Squeezed by the far-right National Rally party and the left, President Emmanuel Macron faces a country that may prove ungovernable.
Nine Killed in Central Seoul After Car Plows Into Pedestrians
The deadly crash occurred near a busy intersection in front of city hall in central Seoul.
For South Africa’s Cabinet, Bigger May Not Mean Better
To accommodate a broad and diverse alliance of parties, President Cyril Ramaphosa increased the size of his executive team. Now…
Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot Echoing String of Coup Bids
While the viability of the plan was not immediately clear, officials said it was a reminder that the Kremlin remained…
Middle East Crisis:
Palestinians had decried the detention of the director of Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli military raid. His release after seven…
Five Takeaways From France’s Snap Election
It was a big day for the far-right National Rally. Just how big will not be clear until after a…
A Culture War Erupted Over U.K. Stately Homes. Who Won?
A battle over the history of Britain’s prized country houses offers a window into the national mood before a pivotal…
Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza
In the towns of Tulkarm and Jenin, armed militants are flocking to more hard-line factions, such as Hamas and Islamic…
Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?
In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the…