Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision
The song contest has camp, glitter and pyrotechnics. And, this year, protests over Israel’s participation.
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Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil
A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of res…
Trump’s and Xi’s Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.
Leader of Reform U.K. Says £5 Million Gift Was ‘Reward’ for Brexit
Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist right-wing party, had previously said the money was for personal security.
As Trump Meets Xi, Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.
As Trump Meets Xi, Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.
Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.
Xi Warned of the ‘Thucydides Trap.’ What Is It?
China’s leader reached for Greek history to warn the United States of what can happen when a rising power meets an incumbent one.
What to Know About Wes Streeting, Who Has Resigned as British Health Secretary
Mr. Streeting, a confident communicator from the right of the Labour Party, comes from a working-class background and said he was influenced…
Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Cleared of Wrongdoing Over Tax Payment
Angela Rayner, who resigned last year after paying the wrong rate of tax on an apartment purchase, said an investigation found she had not d…
Who Attended the U.S.-China State Banquet in Beijing?
Guests included top U.S. and Chinese officials and the chief executives of several major American companies.