And while it may seem that these accusations of interference could hurt President Vladimir Putin’s reputation in Russia, they might be having the opposite effect.
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3. At least 305 people were killed and at least 128 others wounded when Islamic State militants detonated explosives and sprayed gunfire at a crowded Sufi mosque near Egypt’s Sinai coast.
One of the most striking aspects of the attack, the deadliest in Egypt’s modern history, was how easy it was for militants to carry it out.
The ruthless assault sent shock waves across the nation, not only for the death toll but also for the choice of target — mosques are rarely attacked in Egypt. But Sufism, a mystical school of Islam that emphasizes the inward search for divinity, is hated by some extremists.
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4. Several European countries are in the throes of political chaos, particularly Germany, where Chancellor Angela Merkel’s failure to form a coalition government presents a profound crisis of leadership for Europe and may signal the end of the country’s postwar tradition of compromise.
Italy, worried about meddling and fake news in its coming election, is asking Facebook to police its platforms. And Ireland could be headed toward a snap election, just weeks before it is set to play a central role in Britain’s planned exit from the European Union.
Brexit’s toll is already being seen as crucial European agencies relocate, an ominous sign of what may be to come.
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5. Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, is the new president of Zimbabwe. He replaces Robert Mugabe, 93, the strongman he helped oust in a bloodless coup. The question now: Can a leader so closely tied to the country’s old guard bring real change? Above, supporters of Mr. Mnangagwa.
Elsewhere in Africa, Rwanda offered to house or help repatriate some of the thousands of African migrants being held in Libya — some reportedly auctioned as slaves. The unusual gesture from the small country could stem migration into Europe.
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6. Pope Francis will be walking a diplomatic tightrope during his first official visit to Myanmar, where Muslim Rohingya have endured unspeakable atrocities at the hands of the military. The Trump administration declared Myanmar’s crackdown on the Rohingya “ethnic cleansing.”
The Pope, above at the Vatican last week, has expressed concern for the Rohingya many times, though one big question looms: Will he utter the word “Rohingya,” a term not recognized by Aung San Suu Kyi, who leads the civilian government?
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7. President Trump wished Americans a happy Thanksgiving from Palm Beach, Fla., where he indulged in some of his favorite activities: golfing with pros and tweeting about how he and the country are winning. He spoke to troops via video teleconference and passed out sandwiches at a Coast Guard station.
The president continued his personal attacks against sports figures, many of them African-American. And he said he had declined Time magazine’s offer to be “named Man (Person) of the Year,” prompting the editors to tweet, “The President is incorrect about how we choose Person of the Year.”
Among other topics he addressed: the allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers facing Roy Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama. “He totally denies it,” Mr. Trump observed. By defending Mr. Moore, the president has further fueled hostilities within his party.
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8. As sexual harassment allegations continue to undo once-beloved figures like Charlie Rose, above, Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K., our culture is tangled in questions of what to do with their art.
Outside Hollywood, the Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas joined others in saying that she had endured abuse by Lawrence Nassar, a team doctor.
And scrutiny in Washington turned to two Minnesota lawmakers, Tony Cornish and Dan Schoen; the House’s longest-serving lawmaker, John Conyers Jr.; and Representative Joe Barton of Texas, who apologized for a nude photo of himself that was posted on Twitter.
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9. For the Inuit community of Rigolet, Labrador, the only road is the ice. But climate change is making that ice vanish, and the mental health impact runs deep.
“Inuit are people of the sea ice,” one man said. “If there is no more sea ice, how can we be people of the sea ice?”
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10. Finally, as the weather gets colder and with the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better time to cozy up inside with a book. If your reading list needs inspiration, look no further than the 100 notable books of the past year, chosen by the editors of our Book Review.
Have a great week.
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