Congo’s Former President Sentenced to Death in Absentia

Joseph Kabila, who was president of the Democratic Republic of Congo for 18 years, was convicted of treason by a court in Kinshasa.

News
Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug-of-War Persists

Moldova’s pro-European party held onto its absolute majority in Parliament in national elections, but it still has a long road into the European Union.

News
Moldova’s Pivotal Election Projected to End in Victory for Pro-Europeans

The party of President Maia Sandu appeared poised to keep its majority in Parliament, in a vote widely seen as a showdown between Europe and Russia.

News
How Much Money Do New York’s Mayoral Candidates Actually Have?

Andrew Cuomo appears to be the wealthiest. Eric Adams faces legal bills. Zohran Mamdani owns land near the Nile. Curtis Sliwa splurges on his cats.

News
For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U.

Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.

News
Russia Steps Up Provocations in Europe, Alarming Leaders There

European officials fear that Moscow is escalating its antagonism of Europe as U.S. support recedes. A focus of worry now: election interference in Moldova.

News
On Shutdown, Democrats Turn to Simple Strategy: Do Something

They want to show their willingness to fight, even if the battle ends in defeat.

News
Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.

News
Readers Have Their Own Suggestions on Redistricting

Exploring alternatives to single-member districts and the recent cycle of gerrymandering.

News
Sarkozy Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Seek L

Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was sentenced to five years in prison over a plot to fund his election bid with help from the government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi.

News