The center-left D66 party edged the far-right party of Geert Wilders in the popular vote, giving it the first crack at forming a new government.
Author: Claire Moses
Far-Right Party Suffers Big Losses in Dutch Election as Centrists Surge
The progressive Democrats 66 gained seats and tied with the far-right party of Geert Wilders, which fell back sharply from a strong performance two years ago.
As the Dutch Vote, One Issue Carries the Day: Affordable Housing
The small European nation of 18 million people is in the middle of its worst housing crunch in decades. But there is no quick political solution.
Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91
Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.
ICE Detains British Media Commentator Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi, who often speaks against Israel, was in the United States on a speaking tour. The Department of Homeland Security said his visa had been revoked.
OpenAI Blocks Videos of Martin Luther King Jr. After Racist Depictions
People have used its Sora video app to create vulgar and sometimes racist depictions of the civil rights leader.
Oscar Wilde Gets His Library Card Back, 125 Years After His Death
The Irish writer was barred in 1895 after being convicted of gross indecency. On Thursday, the British Library will hand over a symbolic new card to his grandson.
Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize
The announcement came three days after María Corina Machado, an opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jilly Cooper, Widely Popular Romance Novelist, Is Dead at 88
A prolific British writer and keen observer, she sold millions of copies of her juicy, sometimes racy “Rutshire Chronicles” series.
George Clooney’s 2025 Albie Awards Draw a Crowd of Celebrities in London
Amal and George Clooney were joined at the Albie Awards by celebrities including Meryl Streep and Meg Ryan, with performances by John Legend and Brandi Carlile.