Reform U.K. Claims Narrow Victory in Special Election in Blow to Starmer
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a battleground parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party, winning by just six votes.
Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Presidential Palace in Damascus
It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.
Leaders May Talk Tough, but War Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want
For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.
The Trump Factor Looms Over Australia’s Election
The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an election mostly fought on domestic issues.
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods
Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.
MLB made a change that players say shrank the strike zone — and caught them by surprise
An adjustment in how umpires are graded has impacted ball-strike calls during the season’s first month, leaving players to adapt on the fly.
U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles
The agreement could provide a windfall to the U.S., but the resources will be expensive to extract, and any progress is unlikely while the war rages.
The Artist Who Keeps Remaking His Childhood Home
Do Ho Suh, whose major survey exhibition in London opens this week, discusses the power of architecture and finding motivation from mistakes.