Mexico Elects First Female President, and Hunter Biden Goes on Trial
Plus, Simone Biles sets a record.
In Former Soviet States, a Tug of War Between East and West
Geopolitical rivalry, intensified by fighting in Ukraine, is amplifying domestic struggles in countries like Georgia and Moldova whose people are split on which side to support.
In Former Soviet States, a Tug of War Between East and West
Geopolitical rivalry, intensified by fighting in Ukraine, is amplifying domestic struggles in countries like Georgia and Moldova whose people are split on which side to support.
The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Going to College
Benjamin B. Bolger has spent his whole life amassing academic degrees. What can we learn from him?
Claudia Sheinbaum Will Be Mexico’s First Jewish President
Claudia Sheinbaum was born to Jewish parents, but she has played down her heritage on the campaign trail.
In ‘Clipped,’ Cleopatra Coleman Spreads Her Wings
The actor’s versatility has allowed her to stay relatively anonymous, but that may change with her new docudrama about an N.B.A. scandal.
Abnormally Dry Canada Taps U.S. Energy, Reversing Usual Flow
Lower-than-normal rain and snow have reduced Canada’s hydropower production, raising worries in the industry about the effects of climate change.
Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as Bastion of Free Speech
A media executive was arrested after his company published critical reports about a powerful government minister.
What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President
Here are five key insights into Mexico’s new president as people wonder whether she will diverge from Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies or focus on cementing his legacy.
E.U. Elections Could Leave Hard Right Stumbling Over Its Own Decisions
Elections starting this week for the European Parliament could leave far-right parties with more power than ever, but also expose the fissures among them.
Where Do Those Painted White ‘Ghost Bikes’ Come From?
White bikes across the city serve as memorials — and calls for awareness about the dangers cyclists face.
Jon Stewart and Rachel Maddow Are Luring Liberals Back to Cable TV
Once a week, Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart are luring viewers back to basic cable.
Plastics and Social Media: N.Y. Lawmakers’ End-of-Session Targets
With one week left in the 2024 legislative session, New York lawmakers are rushing to address various environmental and health-related initiatives.
Puerto Rico Governor Loses Primary to Former Ally
Representative Jenniffer González-Colón, the island’s nonvoting member of Congress, defeated Gov. Pedro R. Pierluisi four years after they appeared on the same ticket.
Belgium Shows What Europe Has Become
For all its singularity, Belgium tells a quintessentially European story.
Here’s Where Trump’s Other Cases Stand
After being convicted in a Manhattan courtroom, the former president still faces charges in three criminal prosecutions, all of which are tangled up in procedural delays.
Sally Buzbee, Washington Post Editor, to Leave Role
Matt Murray, the former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, will take her place temporarily.
Netanyahu May Face a Choice Between a Truce and His Government’s Survival
The Israeli prime minister has been put on the spot by President Biden’s announcement outlining a proposal for a truce.
Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper Amid Pushback
The prosecution of Ryan Londregan, a white Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a Black motorist last year, sparked rare bipartisan outrage.
Intense Security at Peaceful Parade for Israel in Manhattan
The annual parade focused this year on the hostages in Gaza. Thousands marched, and with many streets blocked off, there were few protesters.