Assad’s Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum

Outside powers maneuver for influence as a regime that controlled the divided country for half a century melts away

Why Is Everyone ‘Sober-ish’ All of a Sudden?

More people are entering the holidays with a mindful relationship with alcohol. It turns out this isn’t a total drag.

The Secret to Better Sex? A Full Night’s Sleep

Millions of Americans struggle with sleep—and that can kill their libido. Here’s advice that might help

Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey’s Geopolitical Influence

A NATO ally confronts the risks of a widening Mideast conflict

One Country’s Solution to a Cow Shortage: Milk the Fish

Indonesians see promise in powdered milk derived from the flesh of fish, but not everyone is convinced

The Six Hours of Chaos That Dragged South Korea Into Martial Law and Back

How lawmakers fought past soldiers to break into the legislature and overturn the shock imposition of martial law

Murder at Dawn: A Top Executive’s Final Moments in Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead Wednesday in what police say was a targeted attack

Inside the Dramatic Race to Restore Notre Dame Cathedral

Behind the restoration of Paris’s greatest landmark—and the controversies that nearly consumed it.

French Government Falls After National Assembly Approves No-Confidence Vote

The vote marks the first time in decades a prime minister has been ousted by lawmakers, as political paralysis grips the country

UnitedHealth Executive Shot Dead in Targeted Attack Outside Manhattan Hotel

Brian Thompson was shot near the Hilton Hotel in Midtown; suspect still at large

South Korea President Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

Leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s reversal ends a tense night in Seoul

To Challenge China, India Needs to Get Out of the Way of Its Factory Owners

Trump’s promised tariffs on Chinese goods offer an opening for India but the travails of its garment industry are a cautionary tale

Hong Kong Is Becoming Hub for Financial Crime, U.S. Lawmakers Say

The U.S. should rethink its close ties with Hong Kong’s banking sector, leaders of an influential House committee say

How Tim Cook Cracked the Code on Working With Trump

The election is leading to a return of personal lobbying by CEOs, hoping to develop ties with the new administration; Cook’s one-topic meals

Joe and Hunter Biden and the Rule of Law

Pardon me, what was that about preserving democratic norms?

Le Pen Squares Off With French Government and Markets in Budget Showdown

Far-right leader holds the fate of the government in her hands as a battle royale over the national budget reaches its denouement and investor anxieties rise

President Biden Pardons Son Hunter

The move is an about-face after the president previously vowed not to pardon his son, who was convicted on federal gun and tax charges

Italy’s Turin Is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream

The northwest Italian city boasts gourmet chocolatiers and local chocolate specialties, including its own upscale version of Nutella

Russia, Syrian Regime Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Anti-Assad Forces Advance

Warplanes target northwestern city of Idlib, aiming to weaken supply lines

Reopening Gaza’s Rafah Crossing Is on the Table in Fresh Cease-Fire Push

Egypt and Israel are in talks to unblock crucial aid route, with Cairo and Hamas signaling they’ll drop demand Israeli forces leave area immediately