Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S.
The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.
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Climate ‘Ideology’ Hurts Prosperity, Top U.S. Officials Tell Europeans
Chris Wright, the energy secretary, said he would push Europe to loosen environmental rules and buy more gas. Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, tied fossil fuels to a need to win the A.I. race.
Russia’s Strategy Against the West: Escalate Slowly and See if It Responds
Ukrainian and European officials say President Vladimir V. Putin has become emboldened by a lack of Western pushback.
UK Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links
The British government announced on Thursday that it had fired its ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after a flurry of newly published emails and other correspondence painted a vivid portrait of his close ties to the financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement, the Foreign Office said, “The emails show that the…
What Drove Israel’s Attack on Hamas in Qatar?
Israeli officials and analysts say that revenge for the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and frustration over moribund Gaza truce negotiations, informed the decision to strike in Doha.
Drone Barrage Over Poland Was a Test for NATO, and the U.S.
A continent already on edge over the Ukraine war sees a Russian challenge to NATO readiness and to an America that wants to disengage from Europe.
South Korean Leader Warns of U.S. Investments After Hyundai-LG Plant Raid
President Lee Jae Myung made the comments as hundreds of South Korean workers swept in an immigration raid were expected to fly home on Thursday.
Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army
After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.
Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in Korea
It is unclear when the South Korean detainees will be repatriated. They were previously scheduled to depart the United States on Wednesday.
Drones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine
Poland denounced what it has described as an incursion by more than a dozen Russian drones. It would not be the first time Russia’s war effort had spilled beyond Ukraine.