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After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for som…
Where Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.
‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump
The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t su…
What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa
The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of t…
Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic c…
Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.
Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could cha…
How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
The goal of the naval operation ordered by ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there …
Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify
Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing ma…
An Underwater Phantom Is Killing Fish and Breaking Hearts
A mysterious algal bloom has haunted South Australia’s coast for more than a year, killing marine life and unsettling communities that che…
Former Economy Minister Is Chosen as Quebec Premier Ahead of Elections
Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fa…