Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election
Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.
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A Liberal Takes the Lead in the Critical Vote for Poland’s President
Rafal Trzaskowski, the Warsaw mayor, appeared to have won the first round of the election. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is hoping his eventual victory will help push through a liberal agenda.
Zelensky Meets With Pope Leo After Inaugural Mass
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine attended Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass on Sunday and met later with the new pontiff in private, days after Leo expressed a personal desire to help end the war with Russia. The meeting took place after the newly elected pope offered on Friday to host talks between Ukraine and Russia…
Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War
The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Israel Says It Has Expanded Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
This new stage of the war is aimed at pressuring Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately destroying the group or forcing it to surrender.
Pope Leo Calls for Diversity in Unity as He Begins His Pontificate
Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals.
Trump Says He’ll Speak With Putin About Ukraine War: What to Know
Despite a flurry of diplomatic activity, there is little evidence Russia and Ukraine are close to an agreement.
Until 60 Years Ago, New Popes Were Crowned
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass on Sunday. Years ago, it would have included a solemn moment when the pontiff was crowned with an elaborate gold and jewel-encrusted papal tiara.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Inaugural Mass as Head of Catholic Church
Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries who attended.