Poland pulled back from an authoritarian slide. What can the U.S. learn from its nonpartisan approach?
French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American soldiers who rescued their region during World War I.
Donald Trump’s coterie are obsessed with ancient Rome — and its collapse. But their interpretation of Roman history is based on common misconceptions.
The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.
Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 may be canceled or face delays of up to 30 minutes.
The city has long grappled with traffic fatalities. Officials and residents are now asking what more can be done after a fatal crash that killed a woman and two of her children.
El presidente Trump ha dado la vuelta a un precepto central de la diplomacia estadounidense, acercándose a los líderes que abandonan los principios democráticos.
La principal reacción a las amenazas de Trump de abandonar a los aliados de la OTAN y de sus planes de aranceles es la resistencia.
El presidente de EE. UU. no reveló los detalles sobre los aranceles recíprocos, pero sugirió que seguiría adelante con los impuestos a la importación a los socios comerciales del país.
Sworn to secrecy about the goings-on at Britain’s storied World War II decryption operation, she only later recounted the efforts to crack German signals.
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.
The soldier and three others had gone on a training mission in a 70-ton vehicle that sank in a bog near the border with Belarus.
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.
The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport.
The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs the same day, but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.
A little over a week after returning to the Vatican guesthouse to convalesce, the pope was showing gradual improvements in his movements and speech.
The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.
Business leaders and investors remain on edge ahead of President Trump’s expected announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs.
At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.
La condena de la líder de la ultraderecha francesa por malversación de fondos y su inhabilitación para postularse a cargos públicos han desencadenado una nueva crisis en el país europeo.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.
Three U.S. Army soldiers were found dead and a fourth was missing on Monday, nearly a week after their armored vehicle became stuck in a deep and muddy bog during a training mission, the Army said.
La política francesa de extrema derecha era una de las principales candidatas a convertirse en la próxima presidenta del país, pero ahora se le ha prohibido postularse a cargos públicos durante cinco años.
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
La crisis de la ciudad española ejemplifica una escasez más amplia de viviendas asequibles que se extiende rápidamente por Europa y aumenta la desigualdad.
Harry resigned from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, after a dispute erupted between the charity’s chair, Sophie Chandauka, and five of its trustees.
“Adolescencia” acierta al tratar el acoso a las figuras de autoridad femeninas.
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.
A criminal court in Paris ruled that Marine Le Pen had played a “central role” in a scheme to siphon funds from the European Parliament to finance her far-right National Rally party. Ms. Le Pen has been barred from public office for five years.
The Russian leader’s drones are deluging Ukrainian cities, while his negotiating tactics test the patience of the friendliest White House he has faced in decades.
Joost Klein was thrown out of last year’s contest after being accused of threatening a camerawoman. On a new album, he’s still stuck in that moment.
The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.
Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”
The president has many arguments for tariffs. They’re all wrong.
The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols.
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The soldiers were in a vehicle that became trapped in a bog during a training mission last week. A fourth soldier was still missing.
Una investigación de The New York Times reveló que la implicación de Estados Unidos en la guerra de Ucrania fue mucho más profunda de lo que se creía. He aquí los puntos clave.
Trust is very hard to build and easy to destroy. America and its partners are caught in a spiral of distrust.
Each new crisis, whether over Ukraine or tariffs, has made the Italian prime minister’s balancing act that much harder.
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”
Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.
A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.
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Sophie Chandauka said Harry quit as patron of the organization to damage it after failing to oust her from the role following a series of board conflicts.
The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality.
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.
For 25 years, France has said schools must teach sex ed. Now the government is at last putting a curriculum in place.
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One of Greenland’s national pastimes was nearly hijacked this week after the White House said the Second Lady would attend. She didn’t. But a lot of people talked about this as the mushers did their work.
A man in Northern England said he had stumbled upon hundreds of documents, including threat assessments, armory codes and detailed base patrols. The Ministry of Defense said it was investigating.
What ‘Adolescence’ gets right about the harassment of female authority figures.
A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
For now, President Trump’s 200 percent tariff on wine remains just a threat. But jittery American wine importers have already hit pause on orders from Tuscany.
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.
Brianna Stern of Los Angeles accused Andrew Tate of beating and choking her while they were in a relationship, according to a complaint. Mr. Tate, through his lawyers, denied her allegations.
The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.
The Swedish retailer H&M said it was exploring the use of artificial intelligence in producing “digital twins” of models.
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.
En una entrevista, el jefe del equipo médico de Francisco calificó de “milagro” que el pontífice de 88 años saliera del hospital, pero dijo que para recuperarse necesita cambiar su ritmo de trabajo.
The search in dense, muddy swampland came after the U.S. Army vehicle disappeared in a waterlogged area on Tuesday.
Officials in Kyiv say the country cannot possibly accept the proposal and that new negotiations would be needed. But they have not rejected it outright, which would anger the White House.
Vice President JD Vance’s trip to an island that President Trump wants to “get” is a scaled-back version of the original White House plan. “He’s not welcome,” one Greenlander said.
Just Stop Oil, the group that made headlines for high-profile stunts to protest use of fossil fuels, said it was ending protests in museums after achieving its initial demand.
Cambridge University researchers found a manuscript with rare Arthurian tales bound into a ledger more than 400 years old and used advanced technology to reveal its contents.
The small incursion targets the Belgorod region, according to Ukrainian officials, analysts of open-source intelligence and Russian military bloggers. The advance comes as cease-fire talks continue.
El éxito de Netflix ha generado discusiones sobre el uso de los celulares por parte de los niños y, en el Reino Unido, ha suscitado peticiones para que se prohíban las redes sociales.
President Trump’s disdain for protecting European allies gives Vladimir Putin a fresh opportunity to extend his influence.
The coastal region in northeastern Spain has a long artistic and cultural heritage, as well as both modern and historic homes.
The aerospace company H.R. Smith Group was an early backer of the party after Nigel Farage became leader. Reform has faced criticism over comments seen as supporting Moscow.
The country’s backlash against migration stems from a deeper discontent.
The Moschino creative director displays selections from his 4000-piece collection of post-1980s Japanese and French fashion in the Paris apartment he shares with his partner, Ryan Benacer.
German investment in China’s auto industry has been one of the few bright spots as foreign investment has slowed to a crawl.
President Erdogan of Turkey has jailed me because he knows he cannot beat me in an election.
Nada de lo que los vecinos y aliados de EE. UU. hicieron para evitar los aranceles a automóviles y repuestos automotrices fue suficiente. El gravamen del 25 por ciento entrará en vigor el 3 de abril.
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a while, to recover.
A judge had blocked the president’s push to close down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a federally financed news organization originally created to counter Soviet propaganda.
Buckingham Palace said that Charles experienced “temporary side effects” following treatment on Thursday and was taken to the hospital for observation before returning to his London residence.
The former French president has been convicted before, but the charge that he took illegal campaign funding from the regime of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has been the most damaging to his legacy.
The prosecution of Boualem Sansal, who is around 80, prompted outrage from the global literary community and pleas from France for his release.
Archaeologists can finally publicly discuss the Melsonby Hoard, a collection of Iron Age artifacts that they have been excavating since a metal detectorist found it in 2021.
Rights groups said the detention and deportation of the reporter, Mark Lowen, was part of an escalation in government pressure against independent journalism.
Biographers took an account of a scuffle in “Tender Is the Night” as a record of a real-life event. But uncovered documents suggest Fitzgerald may have behaved worse than he wrote.
Leaders in both countries warned that tariffs would fan inflation in the United States and upend global supply chains.
For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.
New museums, galleries and spruced-up parks counterbalance this Central European city’s classic architecture and thermal baths.
Ignoring diplomatic efforts and investment pledges, President Trump said he would impose tariffs that are expected to deal a blow to American neighbors and allies in Asia and Europe.
The new auto tariffs are straining relations with U.S. allies and deepening doubts about America’s reliability as a partner.
Cada vez más viajeros dicen que les preocupa no sentirse bienvenidos o seguros en Estados Unidos, y rechazan apoyar la economía de un país que podría estar desestabilizando a otras naciones.
Efforts to minimize the damage from a leaked Signal chat.
President Emmanuel Macron of France insisted that a “reassurance force” of European troops after the war ends was still on the table. But details remained scarce.
After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft was shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.
As the German right ascends, the nation is still grappling with its fascist past — and how to handle its remains.
The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.
While climbing the ranks of the Soviet spy agency, he spent more than a decade working for British intelligence as one of its most highly placed moles.
Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the advantage in talks with a deal-hungry United States, experts said.
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To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.
Enrique y el príncipe de Lesoto, fundadores de Sentebale, anunciaron que habían dimitido en solidaridad con los miembros de la junta directiva.
The lawsuit by the director and journalists is the latest legal challenge to the administration’s bid to dismantle the government-funded broadcaster.
The prince and his fellow patron, the prince of Lesotho, said they had resigned in solidarity with trustees at the charity, Sentebale.
The soldiers were on a training mission Tuesday when their heavy vehicle sank in a swamp in eastern Lithuania, near the border with Belarus, the Army said.
A regulator penalized the school three years after a professor quit in response to what she said was a campaign of harassment over her views on transgender identity.
It remains unclear if the commitments to stop attacks and ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea, which came with many caveats, would happen soon.
It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.
European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the bulk of the U.S. contribution to Ukraine and to their own defense.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt and the Sorbonne will fund a new program to digitize Delacroix’s papers and identify other artists who may have contributed to his murals and paintings.
The judge’s temporary restraining order will allow the federally funded broadcaster to stay open at least until March 28.
A connoisseur of 18th-century French furniture fooled buyers into purchasing chairs with fake royal pedigrees, authorities say. The distinct taste of licorice helped give him away.
Since World War II, American forces have been stationed on the island. Today, from a remote outpost, they watch the skies.
A jurist in England scolded two members of the British Royal Air Force who damaged the bear, saying their actions “lacked respect and integrity.”
El actor brindó testimonio por primera vez ante la justicia luego de años de graves acusaciones sobre su comportamiento.
The French actor testified in court for first time against accusations that he groped a co-worker, after years of serious allegations over his behavior.
The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first.
Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift.
Violent online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.
European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom.
The steel shell that encloses the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was built to endure for a century. But war was a scenario its engineers never envisioned.
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.
A winner of top awards in his country, he drew the attention of European and American critics. The prime minister said he “made us see Norway and the world in new ways.”
The Netflix hit has touched off debates about smartphone use by children and, in Britain, fed into calls for a social media ban.
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low.
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.
The jailing of Istanbul’s mayor pending his trial on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred.
American soft power will suffer with the Trump administration’s decision to silence Voice of America and Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty.
A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America abroad.
For years, the country has failed to enact financial and governance overhauls required by lenders. The recent fighting has made that problem urgent.
In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence. (Yes, that means a lot of beige.)
Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted.
The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, was jailed pending his trial on corruption charges and removed from office on Sunday. Mr. Imamoglu and his party deny the accusations.
Desde un balcón, Francisco saludó a cientos de personas que esperaban fuera del hospital donde había sido tratado por problemas respiratorios.
Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea.
From a balcony, Francis greeted hundreds of people waiting outside the hospital where he had been treated for respiratory problems.
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.
The assault underscored the deep mistrust between Russia and Ukraine as U.S.-mediated talks about a partial cease-fire began in Saudi Arabia.
As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The British prime minister said Putin would break any peace deal unless Ukraine gets robust security guarantees and that preserving the U.S.-British relationship was crucial.
The British prime minister said in a series of conversations that the tectonic shifts in America’s relationship with Europe and Russia had to be a ‘galvanizing moment.’
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for six weeks with pneumonia in both lungs. He will need to rest in the Vatican for at least two months, his doctors said.
Information boards showed that most flights would leave on time, but the lines at ticketing counters signaled that many travelers were in for more delays.