This Nation Breaks Every Rule of U.S. Youth Sports-and Built a World Cup Monster

Norway’s Erling Haaland is one of soccer’s most fearsome and competitive stars. He grew up in a place where winning and losing hardly mattered.

How Panic Pouches Became The New Way To Soothe Anxiety

Six people reveal what’s in their compact bags of calming tools, including fidget toys, sour candies and a rosary.

Trump Wanted 20,000 Peacekeeping Troops in Gaza. He Is Starting With 10 to 20.

The initial deployment, which has been delayed, is a fraction of the size billed by the president’s Board of Peace

Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Reaching Siberia and Imperiling Russian Energy Assets

Kremlin’s new dilemma: how to protect a much greater area with limited air-defense capabilities

Iran Hatched Fresh Plot to Kill Trump, Israel Told U.S.

Israel recently shared new intelligence with the U.S. that it said showed Iran was considering a new plan to assassinate the president, sources say

Kylian Mbappé Is Turning France Into the World Cup’s Irresistible Force

With a 2-0 victory over Morocco, Les Bleus reached the semifinals for the third time in a row

U.S. Targets One of Cuba’s Last Lifelines: Its Army of Overseas Doctors

Some Latin American and Caribbean countries are cutting ties to Havana’s medical program under pressure from Washington

Six Ways to Host a Better Picnic

Baskets, blankets and other fine things for a well-appointed meal outside

U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Declares Ceasefire Over

The president had earlier promised a second night of attacks during the NATO summit in Turkey

Iraq Agrees to U.S. Demands to Halt Dollar Flows to Iran-Backed Militias

In return, Trump administration is restarting billions in cash shipments to Baghdad

At 82, Keith Richards Isn’t Done Yet: ‘If It’s a Matter of Energy, We’ve Got It’

The rock legend isn’t ruling out a tour next year

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes in Latest Threat to Fragile Ceasefire

Earlier the U.S. revoked a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil, eliminating a key incentive for Iran in interim peace deal

A Zombie Congress Is Threatening Trump’s Agenda

Wave of defeated and discouraged House members creates new headaches for GOP leaders

The 13-Minute Blitz That Just Saved Lionel Messi From a World Cup Disaster

Argentina’s hopes of repeating as champion looked all but over when it trailed Egypt by two goals late in the second half, until a frantic rally turned the tide

Trump’s Push for F-35 Deal With Turkey Sets Up Potential Clash With Congress

Congress passed a law in 2020 barring Turkey from the F-35 program so long as it relies on Russian air-defense technology

All Eyes Were on the U.S. Soccer Team. Then It Collapsed Spectacularly.

In the wake of President Trump’s intervention, the Americans hoped to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Instead, they’re going home.

Britain’s Nigel Farage Quits Parliament Amid Probe Into Finances but Vows Return

Farage, whose party leads polls, says he will stand again for Parliament in a by-election

Financial Lessons From People Who Had Lavish Weddings

Four couples give a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to stage their fairy tale weddings

Europe Races to Plug Security Holes After U.S. NATO Pullback

Alliance leaders say alternatives exist for systems U.S. will pull, but fears of weakened deterrence grow

‘There Is No Going Back’ The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America

Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of ‘flattery diplomacy’