Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea

Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.

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Elon Musk Spent Over $250 Million to Help Elect Trump

The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.

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Trump Picks Former Senator David Perdue to Be Ambassador to China

David Perdue would serve in the role at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is considered to be the most consequential in the world.

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Trump Names 2 Officials to Help Carry Out Immigration Crackdown

The president-elect picked Rodney S. Scott, an outspoken Border Patrol chief from his first term, to run Customs and Border Protection. And he chose Caleb Vitello to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens After 2019 Fire: What to Know

Millions of visitors will flock to the Parisian cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since a destructive fire in 2019.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground

One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?

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The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine

With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.

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3 Climbers From U.S. and Canada Presumed Dead on New Zealand’s Tallest Peak

The police suspended their search for two Americans and a Canadian who went missing while trying to reach the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook.

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Insurer Reverses Policy That Would Have Limited Anesthesia Periods

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood.

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