Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.
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A Former Harrods Employee Accuses Al-Fayed of Trafficking and Says His Brother Knew
In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says she was trafficked, raped and abused when Mohamed al-Fayed owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the…
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.
Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles
The country’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that would ban what it calls “propaganda” discouraging Russians from having children.
Italian City in Amanda Knox Case Wants to Move On. A New Series Won’t Let It.
When a show produced by Ms. Knox about the murder of Meredith Kercher was filmed in Perugia, an outcry by residents led the mayor to apologize.
Amsterdam Authorities Expect More Arrests Related to Attacks Around Soccer Match
So far, 62 people have been detained in connection with unrest surrounding a soccer match as officials said they continue to investigate antisemitic attacks, as well as incendiary behavior by…
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal
Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.
Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony
The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.
Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual…
Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.