Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, opening what is called the era of “Reiwa,” or “beautiful harmony.” Continue reading →

With results announced early Monday for all of England and Wales, the Brexit Party had won 28 of the 73 British EU seats up for grabs and almost a third of the votes. Continue reading →

Felix Klein, the government’s anti-Semitism commissioner, was quoted Saturday as saying: “I cannot recommend to Jews that they wear the skullcap at all times everywhere in Germany.” He didn’t elaborate on what places and times might be risky. Continue reading →

More than 400 million voters in 28 nations had the right to vote over the past four days. Here’s a look at that massive exercise in democracy. Continue reading →

Amanda Eller, who is from the Maui town of Haiku, went missing on May 8. Her white Toyota RAV4 was found in the forest parking lot with her phone and wallet inside. Continue reading →

Women now have far more methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies, as well as safer, easier options for abortion. Continue reading →

The international grand committee on big data, privacy and democracy is meeting in Ottawa for three days starting Monday. Continue reading →

It was not immediately known how many people were aboard the boat when it hit bad weather late Saturday. Continue reading →

In an Instagram post on Saturday, Moby said he’s realized that some of the heat he’s received regarding his depiction of their contact in his recent memoir is “very valid.” Continue reading →

For years, the group has become synonymous with the annual Memorial Day celebration in the nation’s capital, where thousands of motorcycles meet in the Pentagon parking lot and continue their ride across the Memorial Bridge toward the National Mall. Continue reading →