What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa

The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.

Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism

On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.

China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East

A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.

Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars

The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.

Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.

How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.

The goal of the naval operation ordered by ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.

Hungary’s Orban Concedes Election Defeat

Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, conceded defeat on Sunday in a general election.

Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify

Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilians.

An Underwater Phantom Is Killing Fish and Breaking Hearts

A mysterious algal bloom has haunted South Australia’s coast for more than a year, killing marine life and unsettling communities that cherish the ocean.

Christine Fréchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir Québec

Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.