Sadiq Khan Re-elected Mayor of London in Latest Win for Labour Party
Mr. Khan defeated a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars, his victory another ominous sign for Britain’s ruling Conservatives ahead of a general election.
U.K. Local Elections, Explained
Voters choose local officials in England and Wales this week. Their verdicts could be an important clue to the shape of Britain’s looming general election.
Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped him claw some of it back.
Japan’s New Royal Instagram Page Forgoes Flash for Formality
No memes or spontaneity to see here, people. Just the usual official pictures of Emperor Naruhito and his family.
Angry Farmers Are Reshaping Europe
Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics, as the far right senses an opportunity.
Fighting Rages Around Two Gaza Hospitals as Pressure on Israel Rises
Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war.
Putin’s Orchestrated Election Leaves Russians With No Other Choices
Many Russians say they back their president, but it is far less clear what they might do if they were given alternatives.
In Occupied Ukraine, Casting a Vote (for Putin) as Armed Soldiers Watch
Russia is holding a presidential vote in the occupied regions of Ukraine to try to legitimize its rule there, expose dissenters and present a veneer of democracy.
Schumer’s Critique Reveals Widening U.S.-Israel Divisions, Analysts Say
Many Israelis support the Senate majority leader’s call for early elections, but even Netanyahu’s rivals were reluctant to seize on the criticism while the country is focused on the war…
In Fighting the Far Right, Is Germany Undermining Its Democracy?
Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.