The main players in the latest twist in Israeli politics have very different agendas, but one common goal: unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israel Moves Toward Coalition Deal That Could Sideline Netanyahu
Naftali Bennett, an ultranationalist, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, have moved closer to forming a fragile coalition government that would oust the longtime prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Canadian Lawmaker, Will Amos, Is Exposed Again on Camera
After appearing naked during a virtual House of Commons session in April, a member of Parliament said that he urinated while on video this week.
Youngest U.K. Lawmaker Takes a Break, Citing PTSD
Nadia Whittome said that it was important to be honest about her mental health struggles in the hope that it would normalize talking about the issue.
She Was Supposed to Become Prime Minister but Was Locked Out of Parliament
A constitutional crisis deepened in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa, which now has two competing governments and two claimants to the prime ministership.
Nepal’s Parliament Is Dissolved, Deepening a Political Crisis as Covid Rages
Opposition politicians seemed daunted by the prospect of planning for a new election while the coronavirus is wreaking havoc.
Nepal’s Parliament Is Dissolved as Covid-19 Rages
Opposition politicians seemed daunted by the prospect of planning for a new election while the coronavirus is wreaking havoc.
Samoa Is Set to Have Its First Female Leader
A dead-heat election was followed by uncertainty and intrigue. But barring further surprises, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa will become prime minister on Monday.
Amid the Shooting, Netanyahu’s Foes See an Opening, and Risks
Israeli politicians often close ranks in a crisis, but this time the prime minister’s enemies, trying to form a government and oust him, are blaming the violence on him.
Queen’s Speech: Johnson Presses Advantage in U.K. Government Program
The government plans laid out in the Queen’s Speech suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to make full use of favorable political conditions.