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A concert by the singer Gabito Ballesteros was suspended after he sang songs that supposedly glorify cartel culture. The action has renewed a debate over culture and free speech.

So far, the contest

Russell Brand and the TV personality David Walliams both persuaded courts to suppress misconduct allegations against them. Some say the libel laws need to change.

After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. Deciding who should speak for the continent is its own negotiation.

The new epicenter of Congo

From India to France, the implicit meritocratic bargain that underwrote stable societies by providing advancement to new generations is breaking down.

Former Israeli and U.S. ambassadors, lawmakers and analysts largely agree on steps Gadi Eisenkot could take if he becomes prime minister. But they are risky.

Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential election. Teddy Riner, the judo champion, is in, while Christine Lagarde is less likely.

The Kremlin, taking a hard line, is pushing to widen negotiations to overhaul European security structures.