The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.
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Mark Carney Launches Bid to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister
The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
Daniel Chapo was sworn in at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election.
This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.
Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years. The government says the situation has stabilized. Residents tell a different story.
Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.
Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.
Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped
Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.
Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.