With Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent fall from favor, his political power is significantly diminished. But it is too early to write him off.
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Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed.
Macron Has No Good Options After Repeat Collapse of French Government
The president, thwarted at home, has become increasingly frustrated and weakened at a critical moment for his country and Europe.
France’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next?
President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister, rejecting calls for elections or his resignation.
French Prime Minister Bayrou Loses Confidence Vote, Putting Pressure on Macron
Prime Minister François Bayrou failed a confidence vote aimed at breaking an impasse over the budget, adding more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.
Under New Law, Greece Can Imprison Rejected Asylum Seekers
A surge in migrants landing on Crete this summer has diminished, but Greece is hoping to deter future undocumented immigration.
Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker
Ukraine said it had arrested a suspect in the murder of the politician, who had voiced anti-Russian views. The authorities did not explain how the suspect was tied to Moscow.
French Prime Minister Calls Special Parliamentary Session to Address Ballooning Debt
Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming
To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.
Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Putin’s Powerful Aide
Showing an uncanny ability to adapt to circumstances, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has turned himself into a key engineer of President Vladimir V. Putin’s autocratic machine.