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Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

Senior Foreign Editor; Co-host of Worldly

    Latest articles by Jennifer Williams

    Day 1 of Trump’s state visit to the UK, in 21 photos
    World Politics

    Trump and the first lady visited Westminster Abbey and attended a state banquet hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

    By Jennifer Williams and Jen Kirby
    Gun Violence
    University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting: what we knowUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting: what we know
    Gun Violence

    Two people were killed at UNC Charlotte, and the shooter is in custody.

    By Jennifer Williams and German Lopez
    World Politics
    ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new video, proving he’s still aliveISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new video, proving he’s still alive
    World Politics

    The terrorist leader has been reported killed or seriously injured several times in recent years, but he seems to be in good health.

    By Jennifer Williams
    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
    The massive anti-Brexit protest march in the UK, in 19 photos
    World Politics

    Over a million protesters took to the streets of London Saturday to demand a second Brexit referendum.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    New Zealanders have sent a clear message to the mosque shooter: you will not divide usNew Zealanders have sent a clear message to the mosque shooter: you will not divide us
    World Politics

    New Zealand’s response to the mosque attacks is a strong rebuke of the alleged shooter’s divisive ideology.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Christchurch mosque shooting: what we know so farChristchurch mosque shooting: what we know so far
    World Politics

    At least 50 people have been killed in what the New Zealand prime minister called a “terrorist attack.”

    By Jen Kirby, Jennifer Williams and 2 more
    Venezuela’s historic blackout, in 17 photos
    World Politics

    The power outage is nationwide — as is the anger.

    By Alex Ward and Jennifer Williams
    Defense & Security
    Explosive devices found at 3 major London transit hubsExplosive devices found at 3 major London transit hubs
    Defense & Security

    Authorities say so far, no one has been injured.

    By Alex Ward and Jennifer Williams
    Culture
    Vice is in the running for Best Picture. But how good is its history, really?Vice is in the running for Best Picture. But how good is its history, really?
    Culture

    Our roundtable discusses the historical veracity and Oscar potential for Adam McKay’s movie about Dick Cheney and the modern GOP.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Jennifer Williams and 1 more