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.

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