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  • A French electoral card is laid atop a European Union flag, centered between the circle of yellow stars against the dark blue background. The card is labeled with French text and also shows the colors of the French flag and the national motto: "Liberty, equality, fraternity, or death."
    A French electoral card is laid atop a European Union flag, centered between the circle of yellow stars against the dark blue background. The card is labeled with French text and also shows the colors of the French flag and the national motto: "Liberty, equality, fraternity, or death."

    Why This EU Election Could Be a Referendum on Europe’s Future

    Centrists seem increasingly willing to partner with the far right.

  • An employee of Mexcio's National Electoral Institute oversees early voting for Mexico's general election.
    An employee of Mexcio's National Electoral Institute oversees early voting for Mexico's general election.

    Why Mexico’s Election Matters

    A vote for continuity could see further erosion of democratic institutions—with consequences for the rest of the world.

  • A man displays a newspaper article on the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.
    A man displays a newspaper article on the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.

    Why Political Assassinations Often Succeed

    The attempted killing of the Slovak prime minister is part of a recent wave.

  • Counter protesters (L) argue with supporters of US President Donald Trump during dual rallies with the "America First" group in Laguna Beach, California, on August 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON        (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Counter protesters (L) argue with supporters of US President Donald Trump during dual rallies with the "America First" group in Laguna Beach, California, on August 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)

    The End of Left Versus Right

    Fareed Zakaria on the scrambling of our political spectrums—and how that’s a sign of a broader revolution afoot.

  • American singer Beyoncé performs onstage at an arena in Sweden, surrounded by background dancers. Beyoncé wears large earrings and a short dress and elaborate jacket made out of the same holographic, silvery fabric. Two backup dancers kneel in bridge poses, and Beyoncé sits on top of them with her microphone as she looks out at the audience with a small smile.
    American singer Beyoncé performs onstage at an arena in Sweden, surrounded by background dancers. Beyoncé wears large earrings and a short dress and elaborate jacket made out of the same holographic, silvery fabric. Two backup dancers kneel in bridge poses, and Beyoncé sits on top of them with her microphone as she looks out at the audience with a small smile.

    How the Beyoncé Bump Affected Sweden

    In some markets, the megastar creates her own economic climate system.

  • Tesla vehicles stand outside of a Brooklyn showroom and service center in New York City.
    Tesla vehicles stand outside of a Brooklyn showroom and service center in New York City.

    What’s Ailing Tesla?

    More people are buying electric cars, just not from Elon Musk.

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