South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

Jan 14, 2025

The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his fortified residence as investigators drew up plans to detain him.The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his

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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

Jan 14, 2025

When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico

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The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

Jan 14, 2025

His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a right-leaning media that is hostile to Keir Starmer’s Labour government.His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a

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Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

Jan 14, 2025

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new

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A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

Jan 14, 2025

Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to

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Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

Jan 14, 2025

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese

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Greenland to Trump: Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business

Greenland to Trump: Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business

Jan 13, 2025

The prime minister said that while Greenlanders do not want to become Americans, “the reality is we are going to work with the U.S. — yesterday, today and tomorrow.”The prime minister said that while Greenlanders do not want to become Americans, “the reality

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What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

Jan 13, 2025

While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel

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Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

Jan 13, 2025

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing

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A New Age of American Interference in Europe

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

Jan 13, 2025

Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared. 

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