Criticized as a “fourth branch of government,” the world’s wealthiest man takes aim at government waste
Plus, pro-Palestinian demonstrators defy ban in Amsterdam, typhoon hits the Philippines, and musicians attempt a world record in Mexico City
Plus, severe storms in the Philippines, protests over violence in Peru, and celebration of farmers in Germany
Plus, a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, the Chagos Islands’ sovereignty returns to Mauritius, and pet blessings in the Philippines
Party known as Alternative for Germany marks a milestone victory
Plus, a cult leader surrenders in the Philippines, Algerians reelect their president, and the Paralympics close in France
China pushes for control of an island in the Philippines and the United States commits to defending the islands