The arrest, of a man who has not yet been identified, was the latest in a string of sexual misconduct allegations against members of Parliament.
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Hezbollah Loses Majority Bloc in Lebanon Election, Results Show
Voters drove out vital parliamentary allies of the militant faction, though not Hezbollah candidates themselves. A dozen new independents won seats.
Taking Aim at Left-Leaning Voters, Macron Names Élisabeth Borne as Prime Minister
Élisabeth Borne, the minister of labor who previously was in charge of the environment, will be the second woman to hold the post in France.
After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix the Country?
On Sunday, Lebanese voters got their first chance to pass judgment on lawmakers since the economy fell apart. Few expect things to improve.
Israel’s Teetering Government Breathes Again as Arab Party Rejoins
A small Islamist party decided to end its freeze on participating in the fragile eight-way coalition, granting it at least a temporary reprieve.
Charles Gives Queen’s Speech at State Opening of Parliament in U.K.
For only the third time in 70 years, Elizabeth was unable to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The palace said she had been having trouble walking; Prince Charles stood in.
Queen Elizabeth to Miss Opening of Parliament
Prince Charles will deliver the Queen’s Speech instead of his mother, who has missed the constitutional monarchy’s powerful symbol only twice in 70 years.
Convincing Victory Disguises Challenges for France’s Macron
France’s runoff election was marked by a record level of abstention, and many cast a ballot only to keep the far right from power — a testament to a growing disillusionment.
Shehbaz Sharif Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mr. Sharif, whose family has been dogged by accusations of graft for decades, was selected by Pakistan’s Parliament at a time of deep political divisions and economic tumult.
In Imran Khan’s Ouster, a Reminder of Pakistani Military’s Power
After Imran Khan’s ouster as prime minister, the legacy of his time in office is a continued military dominance of public affairs and deep polarization that could turn violent.