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A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday. Read More

The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it undermines free speech.The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say

Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support. Read More

The fire Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.The fire Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said. Read More

Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people.Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people. Read More

As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war. Read More

France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it. Read More

Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown. Read More

An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America.An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America. Read More