‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

Lula Wins Re-election in Brazil as Bolsonaro Rejects Result

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win ended a string of conservative victories in Latin America. Flávio Bolsonaro called for the election to be annulled.

To Work With P.O.W.s, Ukrainians Suppress Feelings About the Enemy

Much has been said about how Ukraine should treat Russian prisoners of war. Less attention has been paid to the emotional struggle for the Ukrainians tasked with that work.

Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s Leading Opposition Figure, Returns Home

After nearly 10 months in exile, the return of Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, could intensify calls for democratic elections.

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in Stunning Blow to Latin America’s Right

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.