Controlling Hormuz Would Take More U.S. Troops—and Even More Risk

The recent escalation of fire has crimped traffic further. Military experts say opening the strait would require more troops and months of effort.

England’s Agony Stretches On as Stunning Comeback Sends Argentina to World Cup Final

The Three Lions were five minutes from a first final appearance in 60 years, until the defending champions produced a two-goal sucker punch to rescue a 2-1 win

Trump Leans Toward Expanding U.S. Military Operations in Iran

While preferring diplomacy, Trump was briefed this week on options, including use of ground troops and bombing Pickaxe Mountain

Spain Suffocates France and Returns to the World Cup Final After 16 Years

With a commanding 2-0 victory, La Roja dulled the tournament’s most dangerous attack. The defending European champion now awaits the winner of England vs. Argentina on July 19.

Putin Was Xi’s Role Model. Now He’s the Junior Partner.

Four years of war and economic isolation have reduced the Russian president to a supplicant in a relationship growing more imbalanced

The Battle for Hormuz: Trump Shifts Into Dangerous New Phase in Iran War

The U.S. and Iranian calibrated use of force carries a risk of escalation

A Wave of Iranian Nationalism Is Drowning Out Its Diplomats

Fervor whipped up during the conflict is making it hard to compromise and easy for hard-liners to stymie progress

Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remake Crashes at Box Office

Live-action version came just 10 years after the original animated hit

Inside Lindsey Graham’s Final Mission: Saving Ukraine

The longtime South Carolina lawmaker returned home from an arduous overseas trip to relish a last moment of political triumph

It Was Supposed to Be Lamine Yamal’s World Cup. Spain Is Still Waiting for His Breakout.

The teenage prodigy has lit up Europe for the past two seasons. But in America this summer, he remains stuck on a single goal.

Kim Jong Un’s Summer Project: Renovating His Mansions

Satellite imagery reveals upgrades to at least nine of the North Korean dictator’s luxury compounds

An Army of Foreign Doctors Is Saving Quake Victims From Venezuela’s Hospitals

Decades of mismanagement left the current U.S.-backed government unable to cope with the disaster

Argentina Scrapes Through to Another World Cup Semifinal

For the third straight game, the defending champions suffered through a nail-biter. And for a third straight game, Lionel Messi and Co. prevailed.

Everyone Hates the World Cup’s Instant Replay. This Country Actually Banned It.

While the rest of European soccer has adopted VAR, a vocal supporters’ movement helped keep it out of Sweden

The World Cup Has Delivered a Final Four for the Ages

With France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina, the tournament has boiled down to the top four teams in the world for the first time in its modern history

How Ukraine Is Taking Out Russia’s Refineries

Long-range strikes unleash fuel crisis in Russia and win rare praise for Ukraine from Trump

Lindsey Graham, Longtime Republican Senator, Dies at 71

GOP stalwart and Trump ally backed tough action against Iran and support for Israel

High-Earner Families Are Ditching Traditional Schools for Life Skills and AI

People who can afford to send their grade-school kids anywhere are choosing new alternative education

U.S. and Iran Launch New Attacks in Fight to Control the Strait of Hormuz

American officials said Iranian military sites were hit, while Tehran said it struck at American bases in neighboring countries

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.