A comeback by Mr. Johnson is viewed as a very real possibility, delighting some Conservative Party lawmakers and repelling others.
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Could Boris Johnson Make a Comeback as UK Prime Minister?
A comeback by Mr. Johnson is viewed as a very real possibility, delighting some Conservative Party lawmakers and repelling others.
Boris Johnson Expected to Be a Candidate in Conservative Leadership Race
When the former prime minister left in September, he hinted at a potential comeback. He is now being mentioned as a successor to Liz Truss.
Liz Truss Fires Home Secretary Suella Braverman After Email Breach
Britain’s prime minister dismissed Suella Braverman after an email breach. Ms. Truss was also grilled in Parliament over her repudiated budget.
Strikes Spread in France, Piling Pressure on Macron
Students and transit workers joined a walkout that started at oil refineries. The unrest is a growing problem for President Emmanuel Macron, whose government was already embattled in Parliament.
Rightist Party in Sweden Gets No Formal Role but Big Say in Government
The anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats will have a say over new policies for the incoming government under a complicated leadership agreement.
Iraqi Parliament Elects Abdul Latif Rashid as New President
The vote is the first step to forming a new government after a year of political deadlock and heightened instability.
Trial Opens for Bruce Lehrmann, Man Accused of Rape in Australia’s Parliament House
The trial of the Australian man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will be viewed against the backdrop of the global #MeToo movement.
Italy May Get a Leader With Post-Fascist Roots
With the hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni ahead before Sunday’s election, Italy could get its first leader whose party traces its roots to the wreckage of Fascism.
King Charles Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth on a Day Steeped in Tradition
King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.