Kemi Badenoch’s Surge: Can She Revive Britain’s Tories?
Attendees at the party’s annual conference have been buoyed: both by leader Kemi Badenoch’s rising poll ratings and by a mock Bayeux Tapestry. But the challenge from Reform U.K. remains.
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US Marine Accused of Murder in Japan Sparks Political Outcry
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a close Trump ally, is under pressure to strengthen oversight of the U.S. military in Japan.
THERAPY Trend: Wealth Transfers Turn Family Feuds into Clinics
As the United States faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.
Dark Fleet Keeps Iranian Oil Moving Despite US Threats
Companies continue to service a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington’s threat to target them.
Malawians Stranded After South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Violence
Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has forced tens of thousands to return to Malawi, severing badly needed cash flows and leaving families hungry.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Clan Stages Stunning Election Comeback
The Bolsonaro family emerged triumphant in Brazil’s elections, mounting a surprising political resurrection in Latin America’s largest nation.
BACKLASH: Mass Trials Threaten Fairness in Bukele’s Crackdown
Lawyers warn that the mass trials of people imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele’s gang crackdown are marred by vague evidence and restrictions on a proper defense.
SANCTIONS SNAG: Tiny Malaysian shipper caught in Iran oil crackdown
The case of a small Malaysian shipping agency illustrates the challenges Washington faces in its effort to stanch the flow of Iranian oil.
Can Artificial Intelligence Learn the Art of Surgery?
Canada wants to leverage A.I. to improve its health care system. At a Toronto hospital, surgeons are training a machine to distinguish a safe incision from a catastrophic one.
From Kids to Grandparents: France’s protests swell across generations
Union members, parents, teachers and others took part in mass demonstrations around the country, backing student demands that the government invest more in schools.
France’s Polycrisis: Autumn unrest fuels pre-election turmoil
An autumn of discontent has gripped the country ahead of its presidential election.
F.B.I. Charges Man for Feeding Canada Shooter Advice and Cash
The U.S. police say a 30-year-old offered the killer advice and cash for supplies at least six months before the rampage in British Columbia that left eight dead.
Inside Paris: Labor Unions Rally Behind Struggling Students
Our reporter Ségolène Le Stradic reports from Paris as labor unions rally in solidarity with high school students protesting school conditions.
Ebola Hits Kenya for First Time – Imported Case Sparks Alert
The authorities said that the virus had been diagnosed in a man arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and that they were taking measures to prevent any spread.
DRONES SINK SHIP OFF Bulgaria’s Coast – Origin Still Unknown
A rescue effort was underway, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, after one of the two ships sank. It was not immediately clear where the drones originated.
Three African Juntas Launch Russia-Backed Tafouk TV, Banish West
Three African countries have started Tafouk TV, a Russia-partnered broadcast channel, after throwing out Western journalists and cracking down on local media.
BREAKTHROUGH: Trump Judge Blasts ICE for Fabricated Records
Two men were mistakenly arrested in the Bronx by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Gary R. Brown, a federal judge, condemned the agency’s actions.
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Spain Drops Puigdemont Arrest Warrant – Exile Returns to Belgium
The Spanish Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.