Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Begin Visit Packed With Deals

President Trump welcomes Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for his first visit in seven years.

Meet the Dutch Politician Who Lost a Game Show but Won an Election

Rob Jetten’s D66 party almost tripled its seat count after a campaign that emphasized optimism and unity. Now he has the chance to form a government.

Meet the Giant Pumpkin Geneticists Pushing for a 3,000-Pounder

Growers spend hundreds of dollars on seeds and countless hours tracing the lineage of gargantuan gourds. Even so, ‘it’s a roll of the dice.’

Europe Is in a Gray Zone Between War and Peace

Continent’s leaders suspect Russia of being behind barrage of increasingly disruptive attacks

I Loved Being Social. Then I Started Talking to a Chatbot.

It was so much easier to have a conversation with a chatbot than a human being. But the more I talked to AI, the less I talked to everybody else.

Fountain Pens Are More Popular Than Ever—and Purists Are Fuming

Chinese knockoffs are flooding the market, shaking up the community of enthusiasts still devoted to the old-timey instruments

Iran Seizes Fuel Tanker in Middle East Waterway

Tehran hasn’t explained the incident, which comes amid unresolved nuclear issues between Iran and the West

Jeff Goldblum on Leather Jackets, Fist Bumps and His ‘Darn’ Oura Ring

The 73-year-old star of ‘Wicked: For Good’ gets cameras flashing with his kooky off-screen style. Here, he discusses his morning stretch routine, a work-in-progress sock drawer—and his antagonism toward fitness rings.

Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years

Hires from the Class of 2026 will stay largely flat, employers project, as layoffs rise and AI is able to do more entry-level tasks

Putin Is Turning Eighth-Grade Classrooms Into Army Training Grounds

A vast militarization of Russia’s education system is gathering pace in classrooms, where active soldiers train students to handle weapons

Vietnam Is Building Islands to Challenge China’s Hold on a Vital Waterway

Contested South China Sea boasts rich oil and gas reserves and could play key role in a conflict over Taiwan

Trump Signs Spending Bill, Ending Longest Shutdown in U.S. History

The legislation, which passed the House, extends funding for the federal government through Jan. 30

Democrats Release New Epstein Emails Referring to Trump

Messages put president’s relationship with Epstein back into the spotlight

The Arab World’s Last Militant Leader Is Elusive and Defiant

Israel has battered its enemy commanders into submission except one: Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, a secrecy-obsessed fighter whose followers believe he is anointed by God.

The Nord Stream Investigation That’s Splintering Europe Over Ukraine

German detectives have spent three years building their case. A Ukrainian veteran could soon be in the dock

Welcome to Johannesburg. This Is What It Looks Like When a City Gives Up.

Tourists are dumbfounded by the many signs of apathy in the South African city; the ‘Jozi Jacuzzi’ pothole

The Economy That’s Great for Parents, Lousy for Their Grown-Up Kids

Many older Americans are financially comfortable, but they worry their adult children won’t achieve the same kind of economic stability

Democrats Dent Trump’s Coalition With Three Big Election Victories

Dominant electoral wins give Democrats a jolt of energy, while Republicans see a warning sign

How Mamdani Went From Little-Known Socialist Lawmaker to NYC Mayor

The 34-year-old’s deft use of social media, focus on affordability and a lackluster slate of other candidates propelled him to victory

With Sarkozy in Prison, France Asks: Has the Judiciary Gone Too Far?

The country’s fiercely independent court system this year has delivered rulings against a former president and far-right leader