Can Drake’s New Album End Rap’s Cold Streak?

The Toronto rapper’s ‘Iceman’ is his first solo album since his bitter feud with Kendrick Lamar

Iran Seizes Chinese Security Ship Near Strait

The action near the Strait of Hormuz occurred the day the Trump-Xi summit began in Beijing, with Iran on the agenda

British Politics Is About to Get Even Messier

The looming contest between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and left-wing mayor Andy Burnham is spooking markets worried about Britain’s finances

How Eurovision Became a Global Soft Power Play

Five countries have boycotted Saturday’s final over Israel, but the contest has been colored by political and regional rivalries for decades

U.S. Airstrikes Kill About 20 Islamic State Fighters in Nigeria

Attacks come days after U.S., Nigerian forces killed a top Islamic State leader

French Prosecutors Have Identified More Victims in Epstein Probe

The Paris prosecutor’s office is seeking the potential victims’ testimony as it examines Epstein’s activities in France

‘A’ Grades Are Suddenly Everywhere Since the Arrival of ChatGPT

AI is accelerating grade inflation, research indicates, and making it harder for employers to size up graduates

The World Is Awash in Bourbon. That’s a Problem for Big Booze.

Distillers that added capacity during the pandemic are facing a hangover as more Americans pinch pennies and join the ranks of the sober-curious

See How China Is Gaining Power in Contested Waters

Chinese fishing vessels pushed within 150 miles of a U.S. naval base in Japan last month, the latest maneuver in a decadeslong campaign

Who Wants to Take a 32-Mile Walk Around Manhattan? Everyone, Apparently.

An annual tradition called the Great Saunter has blown up, creating headaches for organizers and new obstacles for walkers

Next Time in Paris, Skip the Louvre and Try These Lesser-Known Museums

They can have a fraction of the crowds, and offer some compelling—and unusual—displays

Teen Boys and Young Men Are Injecting Peptides in Search of Perfection

Injections that promise glowing skin and muscle growth have captivated ever-younger groups, including young men and even teenagers

Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Criticize Canceled Deployment to Europe

Congressmen say they were not consulted about the halted deployment of a 4,000-strong armored brigade to Poland

Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit

Both sides want to stabilize U.S.-China relations, but disagreements remain

Quarantine ‘Hotel’ Treats Cruise Passengers

While many travelers are in quarantine, a handful are in high-tech biocontainment facilities for medical care if their illness progresses

Trump and Xi Want to Stabilize U.S.-China Ties. Now Comes the Hard Part

Tightly choreographed visit masks big differences between U.S. and China.

Tightly Choreographed Visit Masks Big Differences Between U.S. and China

Summit’s second day was a test of whether talks could yield a concrete deal

See the Big Moments and Key People on Trump’s Second State Visit to China

The summit projected an air of friendship between the governments and business communities of two rival superpowers

Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones

Ukrainian special forces soldier who claimed world-record shot hasn’t been out to shoot in more than a year

Hollywood’s Hottest Business Is Once-Niche Anime

Sony’s Crunchyroll increased its subscriber base nearly 25% in the past year, as young audiences seek entertainment that stands apart from typical fare