Russia says notifications of ballistic missile launches will continue
Clarifying previous statements, Russia's deputy foreign minister said Moscow would comply with a 1988 notification agreement despite the suspension of the New START nonproliferation accord.
By Francesca EbelWall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia by security service
Russia's Federal Security Service, the FSB, said that it detained reporter and U.S. citizen Evan Gershkovich and opened an investigation into "espionage."
By Robyn DixonWho is the Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia?
Here’s what we know so far about Evan Gershkovich, the 31-year-old U.S. citizen who could face up to 20 years in a Russian prison if he’s convicted of espionage charges.
By Timothy BellaPhilippine ferry fire leaves dozens dead or injured, authorities say
Passengers were forced to jump into the sea as flames engulfed the vessel, which was traveling from Zamboanga in the southern Philippines.
By Regine Cabato and Rebecca Tan‘Extensive’ failures marred response in Canada’s worst mass shooting
Inquiry finds that authorities missed a litany of red flags and ignored warnings about the gunman's history of violence and illegal firearms.
By Amanda ColettaKing Charles III applauds German and British unity in defending Ukraine
King Charles's first royal visit is to one of the stalwarts of the European Union and comes amid tensions between the bloc and its recently departed member, Britain.
By Kate BradySecret trove offers rare look into Russian cyberwar ambitions
More than 5,000 pages of documents from a Moscow-based contractor offer glimpse into planning and training that would allow Russia’s intelligence agencies and hacking groups to find vulnerabilities, coordinate attacks and control online activity.
By Craig Timberg, Ellen Nakashima, Hannes Munzinger and Hakan Tanriverdi7 takeaways from the Vulkan Files investigation
Here are key takeaways from the Vulkan Files, which examined a secret trove of more than 5,000 pages of documents that provide a glimpse into how Russia wages cyberattacks, sows disinformation and surveils the internet.
By Craig TimbergRussia sentences dad to jail after daughter’s antiwar art, but he flees
With his 13-year-old daughter already confined to an orphanage, Alexei Moskalyov made a dramatic escape rather than face two years in prison for posting antiwar views online.
By Robyn Dixon‘Phantom cat shaver’ targeting pets in Britain — and no one knows why
At least 80 cats have reportedly been shaved by unknown strangers, leaving pet owners, particularly in the English county of Kent, worried and perplexed.
By Jennifer HassanUkraine live briefing: Russia detains U.S. journalist; IAEA warns of fighting near nuclear plant
Russia's Federal Security Service said it detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and opened an “espionage” case against him.
By Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Robyn Dixon and Emily RauhalaBolsonaro arrives home in Brazil — and faces an uncertain future
The former president faces a laundry list of investigations related to his controversial term in office.
By Terrence McCoy and Moriah BalingitWhy French workers are fighting to retire at 62
France has a lower minimum retirement age than many of its European neighbors. Here's why protesters and strikers are battling to keep it that way.
By Ellen Francis and Claire ParkerVatican says pope has bronchitis, is improving but remains hospitalized
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection the night before, raising concerns about the 86-year-old pontiff's health.
By Stefano Pitrelli and Miriam BergerAustralia ends ‘wasted decade’ with emissions reduction law, leader says
Similar measures have long been around elsewhere, but in Australia, where conflict over climate policy has been a toxic political issue, it is a major shift.
By Frances VinallRussia’s covert operations have a major weakness: Hubris
A new report details how a lack of self-awareness hurts Russia's intelligence agencies, despite their brash ambition.
By Adam TaylorYang Bing-yi, who built a soup-dumpling empire, dies at 96
He partnered with his wife to start the Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, which helped popularize Shanghai-style soup dumplings around the world.
By Harrison SmithFatal fire, damning video put harsh focus on Mexico’s migrant centers
Catholic Church leaders, human rights groups, the opposition party and even government allies are demanding an end to abuses within the facilities.
By Mary Beth SheridanKeith Reid, ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ lyricist, dies at 76
He was a member of the British band Procol Harum when he wrote "A Whiter Shade of Pale," which sold more than 10 million copies.
By Tim PageEdward MacMahon, who helped defend ‘20th hijacker’ after 9/11, dies at 62
Mr. MacMahon became a harsh critic of the military commissions in Guantánamo Bay, calling them "trial by whim."
By Brian Murphy