Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not halted
london — At first glance, elections in France and Britain were a triumph for leftists and reformers over authoritarians and the...
Biden to meet new British PM Starmer on Wednesday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face talks with Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the...
Turkey’s Erdogan aims to patch relations with NATO allies at summit
After recent years of mistrust, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends NATO’s summit in Washington on Tuesday, hoping to reset...
France faces uncertain future after left surges in legislative runoff
Talks to find a political way forward have started in France, following the stunning results of snap legislative elections Sunday...
France’s Macron keeps prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily...
UK can improve ‘botched’ Brexit deal, says Starmer
Belfast — Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to secure an improved agreement with the European Union on...
China’s Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a...
France’s allies relieved by Le Pen loss but wonder what’s next
LONDON/BRUSSELS — Many of France’s allies breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after Marine Le Pen’s far-right failed to win...
NATO secretary general: Quickest way to end Ukraine war is to lose it; but won’t bring peace
WASHINGTON — As NATO prepares to convene on Tuesday a three-day summit in Washington to celebrate its 75th birthday, the alliance...
Hungary PM Orban in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing Monday for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Orban’s press...
Chinese Premier Li congratulates new British PM Starmer
Beijing — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday congratulated new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his election, state media reported,...
Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as war of attrition grinds on
Kyiv — A village in western Russia’s border region was evacuated Sunday following a series of explosions after debris from a...
Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against ‘populists’
Vatican City — Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against “populists” during a short visit to Trieste in...
Bardella, 28, could become youngest French prime minister
NICE, France — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force...
France votes in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or hung parliament
PARIS — Voting has begun in France on Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine...
NATO to discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation
Washington — The NATO summit scheduled for this week will include a discussion among the allies about strengthening security ties with...
TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
new york — TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app...
Russian-linked cybercampaigns focus on Olympics, French elections
paris — Photos of blood-red hands on a Holocaust memorial. Caskets at the Eiffel Tower. A fake French military recruitment drive...
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