Italy Weighs Controversial Law Giving Bonus Seats to Election Winners
Supporters of the law say it would bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy.
For France’s Resurgent Far Left, Student Protests Are an Opening and a Threat
Far-left leaders are cheering on the students. Government officials accuse them of stirring up the unrest for political gain.
France Braces for a Second Day of Mass Protests in a Week
French activists were set to rally across France on Thursday, in a test of the longevity of a nationwide student protest movement.
"He Had Unmistakable Presence": PM Modi Mourns Nana Patekar
Recognising Nana Patekar’s contributions to Hindi and Marathi cinema, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the actor’s death had left a deep void.
"Shared Close, Friendly Relations": Politicians Mourn Actor Nana Patekar's Death
Nana Patekar died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He was 75.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students’ blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France’s habit of settling policy on the street.
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections
Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike’s botched lethal injections.
Snow Leopards, Open Jeeps: Ladakh Begins India's 1st High-Altitude Wildlife Safari
Snow leopards remain notoriously difficult to spot. Their pale-grey coats blend almost completely into Ladakh’s rocky mountain landscape, and traditional tracking trips can involve hours of scanning distant slopes.