A Zombie Congress Is Threatening Trump’s Agenda

Wave of defeated and discouraged House members creates new headaches for GOP leaders

The 13-Minute Blitz That Just Saved Lionel Messi From a World Cup Disaster

Argentina’s hopes of repeating as champion looked all but over when it trailed Egypt by two goals late in the second half, until a frantic rally turned the tide

Trump’s Push for F-35 Deal With Turkey Sets Up Potential Clash With Congress

Congress passed a law in 2020 barring Turkey from the F-35 program so long as it relies on Russian air-defense technology

All Eyes Were on the U.S. Soccer Team. Then It Collapsed Spectacularly.

In the wake of President Trump’s intervention, the Americans hoped to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Instead, they’re going home.

Britain’s Nigel Farage Quits Parliament Amid Probe Into Finances but Vows Return

Farage, whose party leads polls, says he will stand again for Parliament in a by-election

Financial Lessons From People Who Had Lavish Weddings

Four couples give a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to stage their fairy tale weddings

Europe Races to Plug Security Holes After U.S. NATO Pullback

Alliance leaders say alternatives exist for systems U.S. will pull, but fears of weakened deterrence grow

‘There Is No Going Back’ The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America

Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of ‘flattery diplomacy’

Belgium Ends Team USA’s World Cup Run After Political Firestorm

Folarin Balogun returned to the lineup after an intervention by President Trump. But he couldn’t carry the Americans to their first quarterfinal since 2002 as the U.S. slumped to a 4-1 defeat.

The U.S. Soccer Star at the Center of the World Cup’s Most Stunning Controversy

Folarin Balogun elected to represent the U.S. in 2023 for the chance to play at a home World Cup. He never imagined that a refereeing call against him would become an international incident.

Trump Makes a Call and U.S. Soccer Gets a Star Back—and the World Cup Is Raging

Folarin Balogun is cleared to play after the president asks FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to reconsider a one-game ban

Iran Isn’t Just Eulogizing a Leader. It’s Sending a Message.

Events to honor Ali Khamenei include threats to Trump, as well as Quranic quotes chosen to troll Saudi Arabia and Turkey

People Have Long Worn the American Flag. What It Means Has Evolved.

For almost as long as Old Glory has flown over the nation, its stars and stripes have influenced American style

Inside the White House Campaign to Overturn a World Cup Red Card

The decision by FIFA to rescind U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension followed a rapid response from the Trump administration—and a personal call from the president.

The World Cup’s 6-Foot-5 ‘Terminator’ Eliminates Brazil

Brazil entered its round-of-16 tilt on Sunday with the pedigree of a record five World Cup championships. But underdog Norway came with the most lethal scoring weapon in the sport.

England Survives the Terror of the Azteca to Defeat Mexico in World Cup Epic

The Three Lions became just the third team to win a competitive match at the iconic stadium, despite their knack for self-sabotage

The ‘Special Ops’ Tactics Celebrities Are Using to Keep Their Weddings Private

High-profile people spend up to one million dollars on security for their weddings, with fake-out venues, airtight NDAs and underground exits. ‘We’re a SWAT team,’ said one wedding planner.

Meditation Can Benefit Those Who Tried and Failed at It Before

Our columnist turned to science to see what happened when she tried to slow her mind

Couples Are Creeped Out by a Hit Horror Movie They Find a Little Too Relatable

Low-budget hit ‘Obsession’ leaves boyfriends rattled as girlfriends bond over their similarities to the terrifying villain

Iran Begins Khamenei’s Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S

Authorities predict 20 million will attend six days of ceremonies to mourn supreme leader killed in the war with Israel and the U.S