‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan’s Aptly Epic Adventure

Matt Damon plays the travel-worn Greek king in this exhilarating adaptation of Homer’s poem that also stars Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

In a Protein-Maxxing Era, Men Want Tight Suits

Forget the muscle tank. This is muscle tailoring.

Trump Stirs China Tensions With Claims That It Meddled in U.S. Elections

Allegations about 2020 vote threaten to erode an uneasy detente between the two superpowers

U.S. Targets Iranian Bridges in Bid to Choke Off Regime’s Supply Routes

Strikes aimed at Iranian sites used to launch attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz

Argentina Is the World Cup Finalist That Never Knows When It’s Beaten

Lionel Messi’s team has won each of its knockout-round matches with goals scored after the 90th minute. And now, following another late show against England, it’s heading to a second straight final.

Messi Is Not a Miracle. He’s Messi.

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final. Why should anyone be surprised?

Messi’s Mission vs. Spanish Control: The World Cup Final Is Set

Plus, more agony for England, readers weigh in on the greatest sports rivalries and Jason Gay.

After 3,000 Years, People Are Finally Reading The Odyssey—at Least on Wikipedia

Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon got people to do what teachers never could; ‘It’s not like we’re trying to sell you a lemon here.’

Ukraine’s Departing Defense Minister Delivers Rare Challenge to Zelensky

Mykhailo Fedorov blames top army leadership for hurdles in overhauling armed forces

The AI Backlash Has Tech Executives Fearing for Their Lives

Violent threats against AI companies are rising and spilling over into real-world security incidents

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.