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Argentine soccer player Julián Álvarez celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi.
Argentine soccer player Julián Álvarez celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi.

Argentina and France Prepare for World Cup Final Showdown

The tournament has underscored just how intertwined sports and geopolitics can be.

Rescuers walk outside the grounds of a partially destroyed administrative building in Ukraine.
Rescuers walk outside the grounds of a partially destroyed administrative building in Ukraine.

Ukraine Battles Back Russian Drone Attacks

Moscow’s latest assault comes as Western leaders pledge greater support for Kyiv.

Demonstrators block the Pan-American highway in Peru.
Demonstrators block the Pan-American highway in Peru.

Peru’s New Government Confronts Sweeping Unrest

At least six people have been killed in ensuing clashes with police.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about unions and pensions.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about unions and pensions.

Biden Courts African Leaders at Key Summit

Washington wants to signal its commitment to a region that has been growing closer to U.S. rivals.

A man walks near the European Parliament.
A man walks near the European Parliament.

Corruption Scandal Roils European Parliament

Belgian prosecutors have charged four people with corruption, money laundering, and participating in a criminal organization.

An epidemic control worker wears personal protective equipment in Beijing.
An epidemic control worker wears personal protective equipment in Beijing.

What Comes After Zero-COVID?

As Beijing shifts away from its rigid pandemic measures, public health experts warn of a disastrous COVID-19 spike.

Soldiers listen to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
Soldiers listen to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Crusade

A growing number of countries are sacrificing civil liberties for increased public security.

Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to view an honor guard.
Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to view an honor guard.

China and Saudi Arabia Reinforce Economic Ties

The two nations’ economies have become increasingly intertwined.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference.

What to Know About the Russian Oil Price Cap

The global oil market has entered largely uncharted territory.

People protest against the Iranian regime in Istanbul.
People protest against the Iranian regime in Istanbul.

Did Iran Actually Abolish Its Morality Police?

Vague remarks made by Iran’s attorney general have been met with confusion and skepticism.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a World Economic Forum breakfast.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a World Economic Forum breakfast.

In South Africa, a Scandal Threatens Ramaphosa’s Presidency

An independent panel’s findings have thrown the embattled leader’s political future into jeopardy.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a mini plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a mini plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels.

EU Pushes for Special Tribunal Over Ukraine

More than nine months of war have inflicted a devastating humanitarian toll.

French President Emmanuel Macron walks on the deck of a helicopter.
French President Emmanuel Macron walks on the deck of a helicopter.

What to Expect From Macron’s State Visit

The high-profile trip marks the first state visit of U.S. President Joe Biden’s presidency.

Protesters hold up white pieces of paper in Beijing.
Protesters hold up white pieces of paper in Beijing.

Beijing Scrambles to Quell Mass Protests

The sweeping demonstrations posed a major challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s authority.

Protesters in New York call on the United Nations to take action against the treatment of women in Iran.
Protesters in New York call on the United Nations to take action against the treatment of women in Iran.

Iran’s Protesters Dig in Their Heels

As the regime’s violence intensifies, the protest movement is still gaining strength and global visibility.

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Afghan internally displaced refugee men stand in a queue to identify themselves and get cash as they return home to the east, at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camp in the outskirts of Kabul on July 28, 2022. - Hundreds of internally displaced Afghans who had taken refuge in the capital left for their homes in the country's eastern provinces Thursday, almost a year after the war that forced them to flee ended. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP) (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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