Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
Source: The New York Times - By Michael D. Shear
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Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
Source: The New York Times - By Sui-Lee Wee
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Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Source: The New York Times - By Javier C. Hernández, River Akira Davis, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno
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Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right
Exit polls predicted a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.
Source: The New York Times - By Jason Horowitz
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Americans at the Olympics Can’t Escape the Politics at Home
A backlash to Trump administration policies has followed U.S. athletes to Italy. One skier’s comments drew a furious response from the president himself.
Source: The New York Times - By Motoko Rich, Tariq Panja, Heather Knight and Juliet Macur
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Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.
Source: The New York Times - By Javier C. Hernández
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She’s the Olympics’ Hometown Hero. To Her Neighbors, She’s Just ‘Stefi.’
Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.
Source: The New York Times - By Jason Horowitz
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In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
Source: The New York Times - By Sui-Lee Wee and Kittiphum Sringammuang
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Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow
Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.
Source: The New York Times - By Steven Erlanger
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What to Know About Thailand’s Election
The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election, but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.
Source: The New York Times - By Sui-Lee Wee
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.
Source: The New York Times - By Natan Odenheimer
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Trump’s Greenland Threats Spill Into Another Danish Territory
Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other territory, has complicated that, for now.
Source: The New York Times - By Amelia Nierenberg, Jeffrey Gettleman, Regin Winther Poulsen and Sergey Ponomarev
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A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security
Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.
Source: The New York Times - By Elian Peltier
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On the Brink of a New Arms Race
For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia no longer have a nuclear arms control agreement.
Source: The New York Times - By Katrin Bennhold
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike
The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
Source: The New York Times - By Sanam Mahoozi
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Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.
Source: The New York Times - By Javier C. Hernández
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Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash.
Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.
Source: The New York Times - By Victor Mather and James Hill
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Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early
The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.
Source: The New York Times - By Kiuko Notoya, Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang
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Shortages of posters and trucks add to candidates’ challenges.
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Source: The New York Times - By Javier C. Hernández
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