A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
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Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.
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The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U…
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. Quickly. That Won’t Be Easy.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the u…
In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew s…
A Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into…
A Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into…
Trump Squeezes Cuba
Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.
Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep, New Study Shows
Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s …
What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
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Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Burglars Stole Crown Jewels
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks,…
Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and W…