Profiles

The former IRGC general was recently appointed as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. For the US, the danger is mistaking his prominence for a willingness to deliver concessions

The incumbent made a historic comeback in the polls to defeat his Trump-backed opponent, giving him the mandate to continue his political project centred on social inclusion and negotiated reform

Mehrdad Akhlaghi's appointment comes at a time when the regime's survival depends heavily on the quantity and quality of its missile arsenal

Lula's challenger won 47% of the vote in first-round polls. Will he win the run-off, too?

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Under his leadership, the Greens became a strong critic of Israel and its destruction of Gaza, drawing the ire of Israel. But a party motion equating Zionism with racism has divided some in the party

The former mayor of Marrakesh leads a party that won a quarter of all parliamentary seats in September's election, but she will need a majority to become premier

From cognac to Christian Dior, the 77-year-old French LVMH owner has built an empire. With the mercurial magnate seemingly more interested in maths, which of his children will take over?

His experience in improving specifications and broadening what a product can do and who can afford it could help distinguish Apple products from competitors

The media-savvy AfD candidate led his party to victory in Saxony-Anhalt, bringing it within reach of power for the first time since World War II