Politicians

A mayor is taking maternity leave in Japan. Some men are furious

Some people – especially men – responded with anger, calling the mayor irresponsible, and accusing her of placing her personal life above her constituents.

Trump calls likely next British leader Andy Burnham ‘extremely liberal’

US President Donald Trump said Andy Burnham was unfamiliar with him and has only heard that he is “extremely liberal.”

After calling it quits, Britain’s Keir Starmer gets European thanks for warming ties

Outgoing British prime minister Keir Starmer offered his thanks for the “kind words” from his fellow politicians.

Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK’s disbandment, Erdogan says

FILE PHOTO: Fighters with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) walk for a disarmament ceremony marking a significant step toward ending the decades-long conflict between Turkey and the outlawed group, in the Qandil mountains, Iraq October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula

Demonstrators from the right-wing party Missao (Mission in english) and group Movimento Brasil Livre (MBL) hold a flag from the Brazil Monarchy during a protest against corruption and demanding harsher penalties for criminals, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bangladesh deploys army ahead of anniversary of ousted Hasina’s party

Members of the Bangladesh Army direct traffic at a temporary checkpoint in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora

News analysis

With Starmer’s resignation, Britain’s experiment with technocratic centrism is over for now

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation outside 10 Downing Street on June 22.

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation outside 10 Downing Street on June 22.

Unloved and directionless, British PM Starmer quits after just two years

A weekend away at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s country residence in Chequers with his wife Victoria appeared to have persuaded him to bend to the inevitable and resign.

South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years for role in martial law disaster

South Korea ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law declaration lasted only about six hours as lawmakers raced to the assembly building and voted it down in an emergency session.

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