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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Spain’s socialist party wins election, but it will need help to form a governmentSpain’s socialist party wins election, but it will need help to form a government
    World Politics

    Pedro Sánchez and the center-left PSOE won the most seats with more than 90 percent of the vote counted. The far-right party, Vox, also made gains.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    5 things to know about Spain’s snap elections5 things to know about Spain’s snap elections
    World Politics

    A far-right, populist party is set to make gains among Spain’s fragmented political landscape.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months for Russian influence operationMaria Butina sentenced to 18 months for Russian influence operation
    Politics

    Butina pleaded guilty for conspiring to act as a foreign agent in December.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The killing of a journalist in Northern Ireland revives fears of the TroublesThe killing of a journalist in Northern Ireland revives fears of the Troubles
    World Politics

    A dissident group known as the “new IRA” said journalist Lyra McKee was “tragically killed” while standing near police.

    By Jen Kirby
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
    Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here.Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here.
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

    What did Don McGahn do? Who is Carter Page? Here’s a quick primer.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    William Barr will give a press conference on the Mueller report Thursday. Here’s how to watch.William Barr will give a press conference on the Mueller report Thursday. Here’s how to watch.
    Politics

    The attorney general will discuss the special counsel’s findings at 9:30 am ET.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    An art historian explains the tough decisions in rebuilding Notre DameAn art historian explains the tough decisions in rebuilding Notre Dame
    World Politics

    What remains after the fire, and what France must consider as it rebuilds the cathedral.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Notre Dame, one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, is damaged in a massive fireNotre Dame, one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, is damaged in a massive fire
    World Politics

    Officials are inspecting the cathedral to gauge the full extent of the damage but say that many of the most prized relics appear to have survived.

    By Jen Kirby
    The devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire, in 19 photos
    World Politics

    Stunning images of the iconic gothic landmark in Paris, France, engulfed in flames.

    By Kainaz Amaria, Jen Kirby and 1 more
    World Politics
    Sudan’s protesters demand civilian control amid leadership shake-upSudan’s protesters demand civilian control amid leadership shake-up
    World Politics

    A military coup ousted former President Omar al-Bashir last week.

    By Jen Kirby