The truce appeared to mostly hold even as Israel said it had carried out strikes on what it called “terrorists” approaching its forces in southern Lebanon. Separately, a U.N. peacekeeper was killed.
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What recent events in Europe can tell us about the future of Trumpism.
Our reporter Andrew Higgins describes why Hungary’s voters chose Peter Magyar over Viktor Orban in a landslide, ending Orban’s 16 years in power.
Para los políticos de izquierda en el mundo, el mandatario español es un héroe por enfrentarse al presidente de EE. UU. En España, la confrontación con Trump es vista como un rescate de los desafíos internos.
To leftists abroad, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain is a hero for standing up to President Trump. At home, Mr. Trump is seen as Mr. Sánchez’s political savior from thorny domestic challenges.
After his election last year, Leo XIV developed a reputation as a mild-mannered mediator. President Trump’s attacks have made him more combative.
Rescue crews mounted a likely final push to save a stranded humpback whale off the coast of Northern Germany on Friday. The large mammal, nicknamed “Timmy,” captivated the nation after it was stranded in shallow waters for weeks.
A longtime journalist at The Washington Post, he used his unexpected fund-raising talents to greatly expand the radio organization’s coverage.
A month of efforts to help a stranded humpback escape the Baltic Sea have culminated in a tourist and media spectacle, with no guarantee of success.
The announcement came a day after a government official said, “In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have been kept in the dark repeatedly over Peter Mandelson, the Jeffrey Epstein associate — fueling an image of weakness.
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, de 85 años, detenida en el marco de una disputa por la herencia de su esposo, ha regresado a Francia, dijo el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores francés.
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Después de la muerte de su esposo, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé enfrentó una batalla patrimonial con sus hijastros. Una jueza dijo que uno de ellos usó su posición como empleado federal para detenerla. Tras 16 días, fue liberada y regresó a Francia.
The Metropolitan Police said that the building had not been attacked but that they were assessing “discarded items” in Kensington Gardens, a nearby park, which was cordoned off.
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, 85, who was arrested amid an inheritance dispute, has returned to France, its foreign affairs minister said. She came to America last year after reconnecting with and marrying a former G.I.
Five years out of college, Samuel Samson has driven the Trump administration’s push to upend America’s postwar relationship with Europe.
Critics of populists need to do more than thrive off the missteps of their opponents.
The latest take on Universal’s “Mummy” franchise has a director you may not know. We explain who he is, why his name is in the movie title and what he brings to the “Mummy” world.
A modern house set into a hillside, a rooftop apartment with a view of Vienna’s opera house, and a four-bedroom duplex with two terraces.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office confirmed that Peter Mandelson, the former envoy to the United States, had been appointed despite failing to pass security vetting checks.
The profit motive was on trial. The verdict was scathing.
Britain’s foreign office overruled vetting officials in granting Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the highest level of security clearance, the government said.
After Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé’s husband died, an inheritance battle exploded. Her stepson then used his influence to have her arrested, an Alabama probate judge said.
At least 15 people died after Russia flew more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian cities, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
Corruption and economic mismanagement brought down Hungary’s authoritarian leader. Will his political disciples avoid those pitfalls?
An effort to privatize the facility is a key test of whether Kyiv can overcome concerns about Russian attacks and corruption to attract foreign investment.
An airline agent’s attempt at a good deed went astray when it caused a 90-year-old traveler to miss his flight. Who should pay for his hotel and meals?
Moscow is again ramping up missile and drone attacks on civilian targets, dispelling any notion that a temporary cease-fire for Orthodox Easter might become more lasting.
La primera ministra italiana fue considerada en su día una de las aliadas europeas más cercanas del presidente Trump. Su amistad parece ahora estar en peligro.
In confirming the precise location of William Shakespeare’s Blackfriars house, a British scholar raises fresh questions about what he intended to do with it.
Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle East.
The British prime minister will meet with executives from Meta, Google and other companies on Thursday as his government explores how to protect children from online harms.
This spicy one-pot pasta dish is common on menus in Bari, Italy, but can easily be prepared at home.
The Times’s Rome bureau chief is still getting a feel for a pontiff who is willing to challenge President Trump and use his sense of humor.
The focus in recent weeks has been on the conflict in Iran, but European leaders said it was crucial to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.
The cuts amount to about 10 percent of the work force at the British public broadcaster, which is facing financial pressures.
A Parisian software salesman entered a charity raffle and came away with a piece of history: “I have some paintings, but not like a Picasso.”
A student opened fire at a middle school in southern Turkey, killing at least nine people and wounding several others, officials said.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.
The attack, in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, left 20 others wounded.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West had been scheduled to perform in Marseille, France, in June. The city’s mayor had said he did not want it to be “a showcase for those who promote hatred.”
Analizamos lo que la derrota de Viktor Orbán nos dice sobre un modelo de gobierno en el que la política es más importante que la economía.
Nelio Biedermann, un estudiante de apenas 22 años, ha sido comparado con Thomas Mann gracias a “Lázár”, su arrolladora saga familiar.
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Jake Burt sells his wares at a single shop that he staffs himself, stoking interest through scarcity.
Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.
Durante décadas, un estudio fotográfico en Londres tomo las fotos de pasaporte de algunas de las personalidades más importantes de su época.
Los votantes demostraron que la democracia puede ser restaurada pacíficamente por el pueblo.
After years of anti-L.G.B.T.Q. policies, members of the queer community in Hungary were cautiously hopeful that Peter Magyar’s win over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party could bring about change.
We look at what Viktor Orban’s defeat tells us about a model of government in which politics are more important than the economy.
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.
In comments on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the scientific consensus on the causes of climate change.
The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.
For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?
An energetic entrepreneur, he developed more than 50 brands of jeans, including Gap 1969 and other cult classics.
A former student opened fire at a vocational high school in southeastern Turkey, wounding at least 16 people, officials said. The attacker killed himself after being cornered by the police.
The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while.
El presidente Trump califica la destitución de Nicolás Maduro como “el escenario perfecto”. Pero no todo va bien para Estados Unidos en Venezuela.
Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.
The free world should take an honest look at how Hungary’s opposition party defeated a far-right giant.
The Danish government has contributed more than $250 million to Mykolaiv, as the Trump administration pushes a more business-focused plan.
The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy.
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Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.
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European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.
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Voters seized the chance to leave behind his 16-year rule.
Hungarians reacted with joy, disbelief and disappointment after the former prime minister, Viktor Orban, was defeated by Peter Magyar in an election on Sunday.
El rey y la reina de los Países Bajos se alojarán en la Casa Blanca el lunes por la noche. En un momento de tensión transatlántica, los neerlandeses no están seguros de cómo se sienten al respecto.
An official inquiry said the perpetrator’s parents, as well as government agencies, had missed several chances to avert the deadly attack.
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Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.
El primer ministro Viktor Orbán ha obstaculizado a la UE durante años. La elección de Péter Magyar podría cambiar esta situación.
A man was arrested on Saturday and accused of criminal damage at Shannon Airport in western Ireland, police said.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
Critics reflect on the 2026 Olivier Awards, which recognized homegrown British talent and some productions headed for New York.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”
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The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90 billion euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that.
The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.
Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, conceded defeat on Sunday in a general election.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in taking the U.S. to war with Iran. Now, he is trying to prolong the fighting.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.
The hit musical about the beloved bear won seven awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. “Evita,” starring Rachel Zegler, took home two prizes.
Just 22 and still a student, Nelio Biedermann has been compared to Thomas Mann thanks to “Lázár,” his sweeping family saga.
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.
Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.
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Orban defeat would have serious implications for the conservative movement worldwide.
America may be losing more than just the conflict in Iran.
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeming vulnerable before Sunday’s vote, criticism is growing from within institutions his party once counted on for support.
Europe is finding itself on the outs with Russia, China and the U.S., in what’s amounting to its very own “Mean Girls” moment.
President Trump’s cease-fire with Iran appears at risk as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian officials.
After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban party is trailing in most independent polls behind the opposition leader Peter Magyar as Sunday’s election draws nearer.
Washington has been debating the thrust of Mr. Trump’s foreign policy for more than a decade, with the only consensus being that “America First” means whatever the president says it does.
Sentebale filed a defamation lawsuit against the Duke of Sussex, who resigned as patron last year after a clash between the board of trustees and the board’s chair.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik has installed mosaics across the Roman Catholic world, including at the Vatican. After nuns accused him of abuse, some want his work removed.
The Irish government said it had called in the army after protesters blocked highways, ports and an oil refinery, causing widespread disruption.
Renewable energy is cheaper to run than fossil fuels, especially with war choking oil supply. But it hasn’t turned out that way for some European countries, and the reason is complex.
Investors are betting that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will raise interest rates this year.
Cuando EE. UU. e Israel lanzaron su ataque, algunos iraníes sintieron algo parecido a la esperanza. No duró mucho.
Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
Lake Balaton was beloved as a vacation spot. Now, luxury real estate projects serve many friends of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and the locals are fed up.
A four-bedroom duplex near Piazza San Marco, a five-bedroom house on the island of Mazzorbo, and a four-bedroom piano nobile in Cannaregio.
La 79ª edición del festival incluye películas de directores de cine de autor tan reconocidos como Pedro Almodóvar y Pawel Pawlikowski, pero cuenta con pocos títulos de Hollywood.
El gobierno del presidente Trump busca designar como terroristas a grupos de extrema izquierda alrededor del mundo, aunque haya pocas pruebas de que representan un peligro inminente.
The cease-fire would be in effect this weekend, the Kremlin said, but each side accused the other of violating a similar pause announced last year.
With Greece expected to ban social media for children under the age of 15, some Greeks shared their skepticism of the legislation while others approved it.
The fragile cease-fire has brought relief. But hope for change seems farther away than ever.
Talks to end the war in Ukraine could resume soon, said President Volodymyr Zelensky as he expressed skepticism about a breakthrough.
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.
As Moscow throttles Russia’s few remaining independent voices, the authorities targeted two of the most prominent, one a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the other headed by a Nobel laureate.
The Trump administration has made countering antifa and other far-left groups a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.
The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.
A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.
Nailya Allakhverdiyeva tried compromising with the authorities so she could continue showing contemporary art. But the intimidation didn’t end.
Marcel Duchamp flipped the notion of art’s value on its head. We need foundation-shaking badly today, our critic says, and a sweeping survey at MoMA is an arresting reminder.
John Healey, the defense secretary, said the vessels were gathering information about undersea pipelines, and said he believed President Vladimir V. Putin “would want us to be distracted by the Middle East.”
The 79th edition of the festival includes film by revered art house film directors like Pedro Almodóvar and Pawel Pawlikowski but few Hollywood titles.
Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.
An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powerhouse.
In the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, the Alternative for Germany could win control of the government this fall. Once in power, it has a plan to overhaul German society.
In this documentary, Igor Bezinovic casts nonactors to restage major episodes from when an Italian poet turned strongman ruled a city in what became Croatia.
Los huesos de cerca de seis millones de personas yacen en las catacumbas que han sido visitadas a lo largo de siglos, pero es hora de reacomodarlos para conservar el lúgubre legado de la capital francesa.
Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule could be coming to a close.
A study said church attendance had soared among British young people, a trend reversal that excited religious conservatives around the world. Turns out it wasn’t true.
Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.