Ion Iliescu, Who Steered Romania After Revolution, Dies at 95

As a three-term as president, he guided the country toward democracy, but he was called an authoritarian at heart and accused of brutality during the revolt that put him in power.

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Wildfires Burn in Spain and France After Blistering Heat Wave

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

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TikTok Bots, MAGA Outrage and the Very Online Fight for Romania’s Future

It started with a Russian influence campaign and a canceled vote. Then the American right showed up.

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UK Authorizes Rape and Human Trafficking Charges Against Andrew and Tristan Tate

The charges include allegations of human trafficking and assault, and come after a separate criminal inquiry in Romania.

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How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania

Nationalists in Romania have adopted an item of clothing traditionally worn by villagers, particularly women. Liberals say it’s an appropriation of a cultural identity that belongs to everyone.

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In Eastern Europe, Centrists Hold Off 2 Nationalist Challenges

Presidential elections on Sunday in Romania and Poland halted, or at least slowed, a hard-right breakthrough that many liberals had feared. But discontent with mainstream parties lingers.

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Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election

Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.

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Front-runner to Be Romania’s Next President Is a Trump-Aligned Nationalist

George Simion appears well placed to be elected to the role, which is largely ceremonial. But his talk of “uniting” the country with people and land in other nations has infuriated neighbors.

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Romanian Nationalist Wins First Round of Presidential Voting

George Simion bucked a recent trend of voters around the world punishing candidates seen as friendly to President Trump.

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Model Who Says She Dated Andrew Tate Accuses Him of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit

Brianna Stern of Los Angeles accused Andrew Tate of beating and choking her while they were in a relationship, according to a complaint. Mr. Tate, through his lawyers, denied her allegations.

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