Mauritius is world famous for its stunning beaches, lagoons, and pleasant weather. However, the Indian Ocean island has many more sights beyond its beaches, from waterfalls and rainforests to wildlife …
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Niger’s Junta Leader Sworn in as Transitional President
Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s junta leader, has been sworn in as transitional president for a five-year term under a new charter that replaces the country’s constitution. The move defies regional pressure …
Read More »After 3300 arrests and 180 prison sentences, Just Stop Oil activists hang up their high-vis vests
The climate activist group rose to prominence with attention-grabbing stunts targeting iconic artworks such as Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”.Read More
Read More »Nudity, witch-hunts, and a bit of dysfunction: The first comedy festival reviews are in
From a performer who taps into Lynchian surrealism to one sans pants, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Here are our latest reviews.Read More
Read More »F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Paid for Sex While Police Stood By, Watchdog Says
Solicitation of prostitutes took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.Read More
Read More »ICE detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fears
The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.Read More
Read More »What Signalgate really tells us
Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, is CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and host of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder.” He writes POLITICO’s …
Read More »The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West
BUCHAREST — Nicușor Dan takes his time when he speaks, weighing every word as if the future of civilization might depend on it. But then he may just be the …
Read More »Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes could die next week. Her party hasn’t really planned for it.
PARIS — Monday could go down as one of the most important days in the history of the French far right. It’s the moment judges could crush Marine Le Pen’s …
Read More »Giddey’s ‘impossible’ buzzer beater
Josh Giddey sinks a stunning half-court shot on the buzzer to win the game for Chicago.Read More
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