September 22, 2024

The narrow win by Olaf Scholz’s party came in a state election, the third in a series that was seen as a reflection of the national mood and a snapshot of the government’s popularity.

After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith.

At least 129 people died when inmates tried to escape from Makala Prison, where conditions are abysmal and overcrowding is a major problem.

Beginning Tuesday, world leaders will discuss three wars, climate change, rising sea levels and proposals to expand representation on the Security Council.

The militant group targeted areas in Israel farther south than most of its previous attacks, reinforcing fears of broader regional conflict.

One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.

The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.

The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.