‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain
Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end.
Javier Milei, Trump’s ‘Favorite President,’ Has Few Deals to Offer — but Lots of Adoration
Javier Milei of Argentina might not be that useful for the United States on economics or geopolitics — but he can help to fight the culture wars.
Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
As Tensions Escalate Between Trump and Europe, Meloni Is Caught in the Middle
Each new crisis, whether over Ukraine or tariffs, has made the Italian prime minister’s balancing act that much harder.
Takeaways From The Times Interview With Chuck Schumer About the Federal Spending Bill
The day after angering many Democrats’ by backing a Republican spending bill, Schumer argued that he can still lead his party in the Senate, even amid furious backlash.
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia
The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.
Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More
The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.