Politics and government

Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.

President Nicolás Maduro this week called on civilians to help the country defend itself, while his defense minister warned citizens to “prepare for the worst.”

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.

The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.

Growing outrage over crime and political scandals eroded support for President Dina Boluarte, the country’s most unpopular leader in recent history.

President Emmanuel Macron’s inability to find a government that can pass a new budget is hobbling his efforts to influence Europe’s agenda.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to release hostages and prisoners. Our colleague Jodi Rudoren explains this critical moment.

The once dominant British political party has been outflanked by Reform, a right-wing populist rival. At the Tory annual conference, attendance was sparse.

The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.