With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?

Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.

How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else

The Israeli prime minister outperformed both expectations and his rivals by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.

In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems

France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.

A Monkey King and a Maiden Fell in Love. For China’s Regulator, It Crossed a Line.

Mash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.

Nvidia Chief Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot

A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.

Alaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola Campaign

The move followed a Times report about the role Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign played in recruiting candidates to draw votes from the Republican incumbent.

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