Examples of what happened after leaders brought judiciaries to heel elsewhere have helped galvanize opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposals.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
A YouTuber in Japan Turned His Parliament Post Into a Side Hustle
The upper house of Japan’s Parliament almost unanimously voted to expel an eccentric YouTuber who won a seat last year. The reason: He never showed up for work.
China Appoints Xi Jinping Loyalist Li Qiang as Premier
The former Communist Party leader of Shanghai and now occupying the No. 2 spot, Mr. Li is among the men who will be leading the nation for the next five years.
Biden’s World Bank Pick Looks to Link Climate and Development Goals
Ajay Banga will begin a monthlong “global listening tour” to drum up support for his nomination to be the bank’s next president.
Biden Weaves Climate Into Economy and Regulations With Two Key Picks
The president adds climate champions Lael Brainard as his top economic adviser and Richard Revesz as his regulations chief.
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns: What to Know, and What’s Next for Scotland
The decision by Ms. Sturgeon to step down as the country’s leader came as a shock. What is her legacy, and why did she quit?
What to Know About Israel’s Planned Judicial Reform
The government says its plan is a much-needed reform to curb the influence of an overreaching judiciary; critics say it will undermine the country’s democratic institutions.
A Surprise Pick to Lead the Bank of Japan Faces a Wrenching Choice
Kazuo Ueda is set to replace the longtime governor who helped put the country on an unorthodox monetary path. Will he change course?
Toronto Mayor John Tory Resigns, Admitting to Relationship With Employee
The mayor, John Tory, who had led the city since 2014, apologized for what he called a serious error in judgment.
As Sunak Tries to Move Ahead, He’s Haunted by Prime Ministers Past
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain made moves to recharge his government, but he is being harried by Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, who are not fading away.