The Wall Street Journal

Can the Olympics Save the Summer?

In the nick of time from Paris: Sprinters, ballers, leapers, break dancers (!), Seine-swimming triathletes (!!) and robot Al Michaels (!!!) are here to provide badly needed seasonal relief

Russia Crushes Dissent as Putin’s System Ramps Up Repression

Wrongful conviction of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is latest blow against freedom of expression in Russia

Biden, Netanyahu Meet Amid Push for Gaza Cease-Fire

Israeli prime minister is also expected to meet with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump

Ukraine Secures Financial Reprieve, Agrees to $20 Billion Debt Restructuring

Bondholders agree to 37% write-down weeks before potential default

Biden’s Formal Campaign Exit Kickstarts Brutal Trump-Harris Battle

The two candidates criticized each other as the president told the nation that he left the race to defend democracy

Biden Says He Will ‘Pass the Torch’ to Harris in Oval Office Address After Ending Campaign

President says democracy is at stake, and it’s time ‘for new voices. Fresh voices. Yes, younger voices.’

Trump Gunman Researched JFK Assassination Week Before Shooting

FBI Director Christopher Wray says gunman was interested ‘in public figures more broadly’

Threats to Olympics Turn Paris Into an Open-Air Fortress

Events for the 2024 Summer Games will be held at iconic locales throughout the city, drawing millions of visitors, in a security challenge as difficult as any athletic contest