Neo-Nazi Appointed District Mayor in Germany

Stefan Jagsch, the deputy state leader of an extreme-right party, was appointed because no one else wanted the job. He’s also the only one who does email, said a member of the board. Press Release Distribution Service

Parliament, Big Tech, Tina Turner: Your Tuesday Briefing

British Airways screeches to a halt. Press Release Distribution Service

John Bercow, Loathed and Lionized, to Step Down as Britain’s House Speaker

John Bercow, who infuriated Brexit supporters and successive Conservative governments, announced on Monday that he would step down as speaker of Britain’s House of Commons. Press Release Distribution Service

In the Swiss Mountains, a $356 Million Golf Resort Takes Shape

Less expensive than Gstaad or St. Moritz, the Gruyère resort will offer 105 apartments and 27 hotel residences to a mix of Swiss and foreign owners. Press Release Distribution Service

Boris Johnson, Afghanistan, Iran: Your Monday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Brexit, Hong Kong, Afghanistan: Your Monday Briefing

How did the Afghan talks fall apart? Press Release Distribution Service

Boy Thrown From Tate Modern Is Making ‘Amazing’ Progress

A 6-year-old boy suffered fractures and a brain hemorrhage after falling about 100 feet at the London museum. A month later, he smiles and sometimes laughs, his family said. Press Release Distribution Service

In Spain, Buyers Relish Designing Their Own Golf Homes

Some special requests: floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a bathtub with a view, a giant pergola and geothermal heat. Press Release Distribution Service

In an Ancient Woodland, One of Italy’s Rare Gated Communities Flourishes

The Olgiata Golf Club opened in 1961 near where the Etruscans’ richest city once stood. Nearby estates range from 1.5 million to 8 million euros. Press Release Distribution Service

Greece to Shed ‘Black Sheep’ Status, New Conservative Leader Asserts

The prime minister announced a series of tax cuts intended to bolster a country dogged by years of austerity and the vestiges of a decade-long financial crisis. Press Release Distribution Service

Afghans Glad Trump Stopped Taliban Talks, Even if They Doubt His Explanation

What jarred many Afghans was how a single attack and the death of one American, cited by Mr. Trump, could have upended 10 months of negotiations. Press Release Distribution Service

Israeli Leader Says Iran Hid a Nuclear Weapons Site

The accusation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel came a week before an election in which he is battling for political survival. Press Release Distribution Service

She’s a Hong Kong Protester. Her Husband Is a Cop. It’s Complicated.

The Hong Kong protests have driven a wedge into the homes of some families of police officers and into the ranks of the force, where some feel their loyalties torn. Press Release Distribution Service

Brexit Highlights From a Momentous Day: Parliament Rejects New Election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was rebuffed in his second try for a general election on the same day legislation to prevent a no-deal Brexit gained formal approval. Press Release Distribution Service

Netanyahu Accuses Rivals of Plotting to ‘Steal’ Israeli Election

Amid claims of vote rigging and a row over cameras in polling stations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel targets its Arab voters again. Press Release Distribution Service

North Korea Launches 2 More Projectiles, Its 8th Weapons Test Since July

The North’s tests on Tuesday came hours after the country said it was willing to sit down with the United States “for comprehensive discussions.” President Trump called the announcement “interesting.” Press Release Distribution Service

Nigeria Plans to Airlift Its Citizens Out of South Africa After Anti-Immigrant Riots

The announcement is the latest effort to respond to xenophobic violence in South Africa that has consumed leaders and citizens of the continent’s two largest economies. Press Release Distribution Service

Italy’s Leader Wins Confidence Vote After Denouncing Populist Rhetoric

Giuseppe Conte’s new coalition government passed its first hurdle as he vowed to leave “explosive, belligerent statements behind.” Press Release Distribution Service

Can an Outspoken Spaniard Give Europe One Voice in the World?

Josep Borrell Fontelles has been selected to become the European Union’s next foreign policy chief. Among his credentials is a taste for bluntness. Press Release Distribution Service

Putin’s Political Party Suffers Losses in Moscow Election

Yet the United Russia party will still form the majority in Moscow, where protests have been held this summer over corruption and falling living standards. Press Release Distribution Service

After Trump Calls Off Talks, Afghanistan Braces for Violence

There were many questions about why Mr. Trump suddenly scuttled talks with the Taliban just as they were nearing a conclusion. Press Release Distribution Service

Brexit Live Updates: Parliament to Be Suspended After Vote on General Election

Legislation to prevent a no-deal Brexit is expected to gain formal approval today, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is likely to be rebuffed in his second try for a general election. Press Release Distribution Service

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