Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He took the papal name Leo XIV, and greeted his new followers by…
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For Embattled Starmer, a U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Will Count as a Win
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent months nurturing his relationship with President Trump. That may have just paid off.
Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day
On the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, echoes of tyrannies past shake a continent that is trying to find its footing in the face of President Trump’s hostility.
The Huge, Under-the-Radar Shift Happening in the West Bank
Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the…
In Israel’s Demolition Path, West Bank Residents Pack Up Their Lives
A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not return.
Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties
The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, rejected what they described as Washington’s attempt to contain them. They also hailed their friendship.
Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks
The annual Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as the Kremlin tries to link that triumph to the…
Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.
E.U. Unveils Plan for Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, if Negotiations Fail
Boeing and big American food producers could end up in the cross-hairs if the bloc follows through on its threat to impose tariffs on more American goods.
Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for “immediate de-escalation” as he spoke with leaders from both countries.