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Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country.

The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.

A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.

The Russian arms dealer, who was freed in a prisoner exchange with the United States, is negotiating with the militant group in Yemen.

While some missiles were intercepted by Israeli air defense, several hit locations in Israel, according to an analysis by The Times.

An overnight barrage included around 150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones, Israel’s military said. Air defenses intercepted most, but the town of Kiryat Bialik suffered a direct hit.

Ursula von der Leyen named her choices for the European Commission as she navigates a host of challenges, including the rise of nationalist forces.

Former President Donald J. Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like,” Senator JD Vance, his running mate, says.

Ethnic tensions have turned Manipur into an open war zone. Struggling to contain the unrest, the authorities have reimposed a curfew and internet blackout.

Edmundo González, who is widely considered to have won July’s disputed presidential election, was facing an arrest warrant.