With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil

The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.

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French Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.

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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.

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What’s Behind the Political Instability in Thailand

While the country is a constitutional monarchy that holds regular elections, analysts say it is beholden to an unelected old guard.

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Thai Court to Rule on Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Future in Office

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a legal challenge that’s seen as an important test of her powerful family’s standing with Thailand’s old guard.

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California Republicans File Suit Seeking to Block Newsom Redistricting Plan

Republican state lawmakers argue that Democratic lawmakers violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California Constitution.

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El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others

Lawmakers approved constitutional changes abolishing term limits and allowing President Nayib Bukele to stay in power indefinitely. Why now?

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As Trump’s Tariffs Nudge Canada Toward Free Interprovincial Trade, Gerard Comeau Gets His Revenge

Gerard Comeau fought back after being fined for bringing too much beer into his province. He lost the battle, but may yet win the war.

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The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’

Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.

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South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another

In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

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