February 2025

A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.

Christophe Ruggia was accused of sexually assaulting the actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor.

The blast, which detonated next to a truck carrying agricultural workers, underscored the challenges faced by the country’s interim president.

Hamas still controls most of the enclave, but Israel holds some key areas. International oversight could also be expanded, while the Palestinian Authority has presented itself as another alternative.

European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate.

President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.

Windsor, the heart of Canada’s auto industry, had been on the upswing. Now people feel betrayed by a neighbor, fearing that factories will close.

Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.

At least 14 people were killed in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four people were killed in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike both countries blamed on each other.

As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long saga of who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.