Britain’s main opposition party overturned large majorities in two parliamentary elections, in a stinging blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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New Zealand’s Maori Party Uses Fashion as a Political Weapon
Politicians typically swat away questions about their appearance, but Te Pati Maori has wielded fashion as a political weapon.
UK’s Labour Holds Party Conference After a Big Win
Just ask Britain’s opposition Labour party.
A Wartime Election in Ukraine? It’s a Political Hot Potato.
In normal circumstances, Ukraine’s president would face voters next spring. Analysts say a wartime election is unlikely, but the prospect is causing some anxiety in Kyiv.
Slovakia Appears Set to Join the Putin Sympathizers After Election
The front-runner in the parliamentary vote has pledged “not to send a single cartridge” to neighboring Ukraine, a sign of the flagging European support for a victim of Russian aggression.
Turkey Strikes Kurdish Rebels After Suicide Attack in Ankara
“Many terrorists were neutralized,” Turkey said of the airstrikes, which it ordered after the P.K.K. took responsibility for a bomb attack.
Canada’s Speaker Apologizes After Ukrainian Who Fought for Nazis Was Honored
Jewish groups demanded an explanation after Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, introduced a 98-year-old veteran of an SS unit as a “hero.”
Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98
He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.
Marine Le Pen May Face Trial on Embezzlement Charges in France
Prosecutors recommended charges against Marine Le Pen that could potentially bring a 10-year jail term and a 10-year ban from public office. Paris magistrates will decide whether to proceed.
In Switzerland, Ex-Soldier Faces Trial Over Disappearances in Belarus
A former security services official is charged with helping to abduct three men in Minsk in 1999. He’s being tried in Switzerland under universal jurisdiction.