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The New Political Era: Less Party Loyalty, Big Election Swings
09 November 2026The midterms were the latest vote to show elections from the U.S. to Europe are getting more volatile. -
Nvidia’s Board Investigates Reports That CEO Was Spying Target After Affair
09 November 2026Jensen Huang apologized for being unfaithful to his wife, after he had an affair with an executive suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. -
These Maps Show the Gangs and Guerrillas Ruling More Than 200 Million People
09 November 2026Cartels, crime syndicates and rebel groups run shadow states across 60 nations, sidelining weak governments and moving billions of dollars beyond the reach of law enforcement. -
A Missionary Pope Faces a Chain Saw-Wielding Populist in Argentina
09 November 2026Pope Leo’s message of compassion for the poor clashes with Javier Milei’s radical economic overhaul, symbolized by his trademark chain saw. -
Party That Defeated Apartheid Hits Electoral Setback in South Africa
08 November 2026Final results for local elections tallied Sunday showed the worst result on record for the African National Congress, which won just 31% of the votes cast. -
Netanyahu Rival Gets First Run at Power, but Hurdles Lie in Wait
08 November 2026Gadi Eisenkot must overcome disagreements among political parties to assemble a coalition robust enough to replace Israel’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu. -
Iconic Saudi Tower Hit as Yemen’s Houthis Target Riyadh
08 November 2026Officials acknowledged damage to the building after the Iran-backed rebels mounted their latest attack on the capital. -
New Zealand’s Conservatives Narrowly Lead in Election
07 November 2026Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and allies face weeks of uncertainty as late ballots are tallied. -
Trump’s Clashing Advisers Press Him to Make Iran War Decision
07 November 2026Vice President JD Vance and Gulf allies are advising Trump to end the war, but other advisers are making the case for renewed attacks. -
Pope Leo Visits a Latin America That’s Losing Its Religion
06 November 2026In the world’s Catholic stronghold, millions are abandoning churches for a world of personal faith, ancient rituals and supernatural beliefs. -
Israel’s Economy Defied Three Years of War. Now the Bill Is Coming Due.
06 November 2026The country’s next government will have to balance a swollen military budget with continued growth, as President Trump threatens to withdraw aid. -
What’s Next for Iran Peace Talks After the Midterms
06 November 2026Elections in the U.S. and Israel have scrambled the political calculus in both countries, as Qatar makes a fresh push to mediate. -
Taiwan Activates Market-Stabilization Measures to Stem AI Bleeding
06 November 2026Taiwanese authorities joined South Korea in moving to stem the bleeding in local equities caused by the global selloff in artificial intelligence-related stocks. -
Israel’s Most Important Alliance Is Confronting Its Biggest Test in Decades
06 November 2026Democratic wins and shifting signals from the White House point to change in Israel’s most crucial relationship. -
To Cross the Red Sea, Shippers Email Houthi Rebels. Read Their Inbox.
06 November 2026The Wall Street Journal reviewed the correspondence between shippers and the Yemeni militant group’s little-known clearance office. -
Colombia Arrests Mexican Judge Tied to Drug Gang Led by Ex-Olympian
05 November 2026The U.S. wanted judge Luis Benítez on charges that he took a $2 million bribe to release a top Canadian drug boss. -
Paraguay’s President Resigns as Collapse of Bank With Close Ties to Him Sparks Crisis
05 November 2026Santiago Peña’s downfall rattled a fast-growing South American economy that has attracted investors and forged close ties with the U.S. -
China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech
05 November 2026Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad. -
The Hanoi Lake Where Kids Hustle American Tourists for English Lessons
05 November 2026Squads of children looking to become fluent hunt down foreigners to be their living, breathing Duolingo lessons. -
Once a Haven for Guerrillas, Venezuela Now Helps U.S. Attack Them
04 November 2026Venezuela’s government, which sheltered rebels for decades, cooperated in a recent deadly drone strike as Washington and Caracas forge closer military ties.