Donald Trump’s son-in-law, who was also a senior White House official, said he was close to finalizing real estate projects in Albania and Serbia.
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In Indonesia, Democracy or Dynasty?
Critics say that hard-won progress toward democracy in Indonesia has been backsliding under Joko Widodo, a two-term president who was once a political outsider.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, France’s Justice Minister, Is Cleared of Abuse of Power
Éric Dupond-Moretti was charged with using his position as a weapon to order investigations into four magistrates he had recently clashed with.
Russian Payments to Top Journalist Hubert Seipel Jolts Germany
The revelation that the broadcaster Hubert Seipel accepted payments from an oligarch is stirring worries in Germany that Russia is using an old playbook to promote its interests.
Ukraine Indicts Officials Linked to Efforts to Investigate the Bidens
Three officials were accused of operating at the behest of Russian intelligence when they aligned with efforts by Rudolph W. Giuliani to tie the Biden family to corruption in Ukraine.
Arnon Milchan Testifies in Benjamin Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial
Arnon Milchan, a movie mogul, billionaire spy and old friend of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, is a key witness. He gave the Netanyahus gifts, he said, sometimes at their request.
Tensions Rise Over Big Oil’s Role at COP28 Climate Talks
The hosts of the United Nations global climate summit later this year aim to give fossil fuel companies a bigger voice, despite loud objections.
How Silvio Berlusconi Changed Italy
Whether as a politician or media tycoon, the former prime minister and businessman who died Monday at 86, left an imprint, or a bruise, on just about everything he touched.
BBC Chairman Resigns, Deepening Turmoil at UK’s Broadcaster
Richard Sharp stepped down after an investigation concluded that he failed to disclose his involvement in arranging a loan for the former prime minister, Boris Johnson.
In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist
Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science.