Morning Brief
Britain Goes to the Polls Amid Brexit Deadlock
Boris Johnson’s Conservatives have a narrow lead, but undecided voters will determine the winner.
Carbon Markets Dominate U.N. Climate Talks
As the COP25 conference winds down, negotiators are focused on carbon credits. Critics say they should be emphasizing urgency.
Aung San Suu Kyi Defends Myanmar Against Genocide Charges
Myanmar’s national leader is one of only a few to personally address the International Court of Justice in the Hague.
Hong Kong Sees Biggest Protest in Months
After a victory for pro-democracy candidates at the polls, protesters turned out in droves to mark six months in the streets.
France’s Strike Could Last for Days
As French public sector workers walk out, what happens next depends on who gives in first: the unions or the government.
Will Trump Label Mexican Cartels Terrorist Groups?
The U.S. attorney general visits Mexico City today to discuss the country’s rising violence.
Colombia on Strike
Activists refuse to stand down after talks with the Colombian government, going ahead with the third strike in as many weeks.
Disputes Overshadow NATO’s 70th Anniversary
As its leaders convene in London, cracks in the NATO alliance could be growing.
U.N. Climate Conference Opens in Madrid
Delegates from nearly 200 countries meet to hash out crucial negotiations on the Paris climate agreement.
U.N. Calls for Emissions Cuts to Slow Climate Crisis
China and the United States both increased emissions last year; a U.N. report shows 1.5 percent growth in emissions per year since 2009.
Judge Paves Way for Impeachment Net to Widen
A federal court ruling means former White House counsel Donald McGahn could testify, and so might John Bolton.
A Symbolic Victory in Hong Kong
With record turnout, pro-democracy politicians won Hong Kong’s local elections by a landslide—a result that’s likely to embolden protesters.
Israel’s Political Crisis Deepens
With the indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s path out of parliamentary deadlock remains uncertain.
Bolivia Debates Election Bill as Violence Surges
A new proposal isn’t likely to placate Morales’ supporters after deadly clashes with the military outside of La Paz.
Iran Grapples With Major Unrest
The swift crackdown on protesters suggests Iran's leaders are unsettled by the widespread anger.
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