Iris Stalzer, the incoming mayor of Herdecke, was found stabbed in her home, officials said. It was initially unclear whether it had been a targeted attack.
Category: Local Government
Philadelphia Public Workers Reach Deal to End Strike
The city’s largest public sector union and the mayor reached a tentative deal, ending a work stoppage that led to piles of trash on the streets.
Manila’s Mayor Returns to Office to Face Mountains of Trash
Mayor Francisco Domagoso declared a state of emergency in the Philippine capital with piles of garbage left uncollected by contractors saying they had not been paid.
Reform UK Surges as Conservatives Lose Seats: 4 Local Elections Takeaways
Britain’s two main parties suffered significant losses in municipal and mayoral votes as Reform U.K., a right-wing populist party, surged ahead.
What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer
The votes in some parts of England are a test of a changed political climate, in which both main parties look weakened.
Macron Surprises a Provincial Bar
The French president, often seen as remote, wants to get closer to the French people.
