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Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister.

Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day.

Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.

The Biden administration wants to focus on a cease-fire and rebuilding Gaza, but Israel’s leader is pushing a new offensive.

The road gave way Wednesday morning in an apparent landslide. At least 30 other people were injured, many of them seriously.

Highlights from a Times Magazine profile of the basketball star.

Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.

A Times photojournalist embarked on a nuclear-powered attack sub to see how the Pentagon is training for a potential war below the frozen sea.

Israel reduced the initial number of hostages it wants released to 33. If Hamas agrees to attend, negotiations on a cease-fire could resume in Cairo this week.

Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.