Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to...
Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism
The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster...
A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.Christophe Leribault, who runs...
Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.Ukraine must project strength...
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.Negotiators agree...
