Joint action by farmers and train drivers has brought transportation in many cities to a near halt Train drivers in Germany have gone on a large-scale strike, with major transportation disruptions across the country expected to last for several days. The situation is complicated by a similar campaign launched in December by German farmers, who…

Mexico’s leader misgendered a political ally, but has disputed claims he was being transphobic Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador apologized on Tuesday to a transgender lawmaker whom he previously described as a “gentleman dressed as a woman,” while denying speculation that he was secretly transphobic.

Pyongyang is beefing up its military capabilities, but only for defensive purposes and will not strike first, Kim Jong-un has stressed North Korea is prepared for war and will have “no hesitation in annihilating” the South, leader Kim Jong-un has declared, while stressing that Pyongyang will not initiate a conflict. He described Seoul as being…