World - The Washington Post (2024)

Britain’s politics have been volatile and chaotic, but this country sure knows how to execute a swift, orderly transfer of power.

By William Booth and Karla AdamJuly 5, 2024

Labour’s historic win devastated the Conservative presence in Parliament after 14 years of rule, with Keir Starmer declaring, “Change begins now.”

By William Booth, Karla Adam, Adela Suliman and Frances VinallJuly 5, 2024

Of Britain’s top five political positions, three now belong to women.

By Karla Adam, Annabelle Timsit and Adam TaylorJuly 5, 2024

Israel and Hamas resumed indirect negotiations over a cease-fire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, but the talks in Doha, Qatar, have adjourned until next week.

By Karen DeYoung, Victoria Bisset, Miriam Berger and Matt ViserJuly 5, 2024

With Hungary holding the European Union’s rotating presidency, the trip by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to see Vladimir Putin drew sharp disavowals in Brussels.

By Emily Rauhala and Mary IlyushinaJuly 5, 2024

Political engagement in Iran has steadily plummeted, and voter turnout last week was the lowest in years. Will this round be different?

By Susannah GeorgeJuly 5, 2024

In a rare trial, the Vatican acted against Carlo Maria Viganò, a former ambassador to the U.S. and one of Pope Francis’s most vociferous internal critics.

By Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli and Michelle BoorsteinJuly 5, 2024

A reformist and a conservative will face off in the second round of voting.

By Anika Arora SethJuly 5, 2024

Having presided through austerity, Brexit and the pandemic, among other challenges, the Conservatives were deeply unpopular heading into the general election on Thursday.

By Adam Taylor, William Booth, Artur Galocha and Samuel GranadosJuly 5, 2024

Japan has long been known for innovation, but experts say the nation’s lasting embrace of outdated hardware may have deeper roots in culture and practicality.

By Kelsey AblesJuly 5, 2024

Beryl is expected to pass near Jamaica on Wednesday.

By N. Kirkpatrick, Dylan Moriarty and Szu Yu ChenJuly 5, 2024

Even as Ukrainians face one of the darkest winters in their history, authorities see an upside: Ukraine can build a cleaner, eco-friendly energy sector.

By David L. SternJuly 5, 2024

Afghan women and girls are taking online courses, learning foreign languages with the help of AI, working out with fitness videos and trading cryptocurrencies.

By Rick NoackJuly 5, 2024

Britain’s Labour Party will return to government for the first time in 14 years after a landslide win in the general election.

By William Booth, Karla Adam, Leo Sands and Kelsey BakerJuly 5, 2024

As the next leader of Britain, Keir Starmer brings working-class roots, a forensic legal style and a ruthless approach to politics.

By William Booth and Karla AdamJuly 4, 2024

The end of the Conservative government marks a huge reversal for Britain’s top parties.

By William Booth and Karla AdamJuly 4, 2024

The man argued the replica Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda games was being used as a “fidget” toy to keep his hands busy, but police said that was no excuse.

By Adela SulimanJuly 4, 2024

The monarch and royal family members abstain from voting to stay above party politics, but there is no law preventing them, just convention.

By Jennifer HassanJuly 4, 2024

Dozens of foreign leaders will descend on Washington next week for a show of NATO unity and celebration. But Biden’s faltering performance has them preparing for Trump.

By Karen DeYoung, Michael Birnbaum and Missy RyanJuly 4, 2024

The storm has been downgraded to Category 3 but is still expected to be “at or near major hurricane intensity” as it passes the Cayman Islands.

By Matthew Cappucci, Justine McDaniel, Amanda Coletta, Scott Dance, Anumita Kaur and Kelly Kasulis ChoJuly 4, 2024