Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends.

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

The ‘Czech Trump,’ a Populist Tycoon, Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister

Four years ago, the Czech Republic voted out its populist, wealthy, scandal-singed prime minister known as the “Czech Trump.” Now, echoing President Trump’s own comeback, Andrej Babis is poised to return to that office, potentially reviving a Euroskeptic government that experts say could trim military aid to Ukraine.

What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election

Japan’s governing party will convene on Saturday for a critical election as it looks to revive its sagging fortunes, a vote that could pave the way for the country’s first female prime minister or perhaps its youngest leader in 140 years.

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