Ukraine live briefing: Macron to meet Xi, says China can play ‘major role’ to end war

Europe is seeking to shore up ties with China, as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow.

By Niha MasihApril 6, 2023

Russia’s Lefortovo prison is a relic of Soviet control that never left

The history of the prison where 31-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is held shows the limits of Russia’s post-Soviet reform.

By Adam TaylorApril 6, 2023

China accuses U.S. of using Taiwan as ‘ATM for American arms sellers’

Beijing reacted angrily to the meeting between U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen, but has not announced large-scale military exercises.

By Christian Shepherd and Vic ChiangApril 5, 2023

Russia’s U.N. session amplifies disinformation on Ukraine child abductions

Maria Lvova-Belova, who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes, spoke on video to the Security Council to argue against “unfounded accusations.”

By Karen DeYoungApril 5, 2023

Taiwan’s president meets with McCarthy after warnings from China

In remarks after their meeting, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy signaled that lawmakers in both parties are unified in their desire to foster a relationship with Taiwan.

By Marianna Sotomayor, Christian Shepherd, Ellen Nakashima and Amy B WangApril 5, 2023

5 arrested after suspected cartel killings near Cancún beach resort

Four alleged drug dealers who died outside an all-inclusive Cancún resort 'were executed on the spot,’ a person close to the investigation says

By Hannah Sampson and Gabe HiattApril 5, 2023

Four children killed in hatchet attack at Brazil day-care center

Three boys and a girl between the ages of 4 and 7 died in the assault on the Cantinho do Bom Pastor day care center in Blumenau, 370 miles southeast of São Paulo.

By Marina DiasApril 5, 2023

Ukraine live briefing: Poland to send more fighter jets to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived for talks in Beijing with the Ukraine war on the agenda. Finland is the newest member of NATO.

By Kelsey Ables, Ellen Francis, Claire Parker, Missy Ryan and Sammy WestfallApril 5, 2023

How China let a ship banned for ferrying North Korean coal go rogue

The case of the Petrel 8, a zombie ship that came back to life, shows that the sanction regime on Pyongyang is full of holes.

By Ellen Nakashima, Cate Cadell and Dera Menra SijabatApril 5, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia, Blinken says

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter in the Journal's Moscow bureau, was accused of gathering information about a Russian military enterprise, claims the newspaper has rejected.

By Missy Ryan, Emily Rauhala and Francesca EbelApril 5, 2023

Klaus Teuber, creator of Catan board game empire, dies at 70

The game, said Mr. Teuber, was inspired by his fascination with Viking exploration.

By Brian MurphyApril 5, 2023

Taliban bars Afghan women from working for U.N., organization says

In a statement, the U.N. condemned the move as “cruel,” “unlawful” and “an unparalleled violation of women’s rights.”

By Rick Noack and Haq Nawaz KhanApril 5, 2023

Why an Israeli raid on al-Aqsa Mosque is stoking tensions

The Temple Mount or al-Aqsa Mosque compound lies at the heart of the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians over Jerusalem. Israeli forces raided the site during Ramadan.

By Claire ParkerApril 5, 2023

Should influencers fess up about their filters? France may force them to.

The bill in the French Parliament would make influencers disclose filter use, and ban them from paid promotion of cosmetic surgery or some financial products.

By Annabelle TimsitApril 5, 2023

Israeli police raid al-Aqsa Mosque; 37 people injured, Palestinians say

The police raid at the al-Aqsa compound occurred as Ramadan overlaps with Passover. Several rockets were also fired toward Israel, which retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza.

By Louisa Loveluck, Niha Masih and Miriam BergerApril 5, 2023

Coronation invitation calls Camilla ‘Queen.’ Her path there wasn’t easy.

King Charles III’s coronation invitation, which features the couple’s coats of arms, calls the king’s wife “Queen Camilla” for the first time.

By Jennifer HassanApril 5, 2023

China watches Trump courtroom drama: A ‘premium show without paywall’

The former president's arraignment brought rare entertainment to the tightly controlled Chinese internet, and state media didn't miss a chance to pile on.

By Lyric LiApril 5, 2023

Jacinda Ardern quits politics, joins Prince William’s environment charity

New Zealand’s ex-leader, after a final speech to Parliament, will work with the prince’s Earthshot Prize, as well as the Christchurch Call to fight online extremism.

By Rachel PannettApril 5, 2023

Macron and Europe hedge their bets on China

Frances Emmanuel Macron heads to China on a complicated mission, keen to enlist Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the pursuit of checking Russia’s war while hoping to boost economic ties.

By Ishaan TharoorApril 5, 2023

GOP fundraiser says he got millions to illegally lobby Trump administration

Elliott Broidy, who was pardoned by Trump, testified about his failed attempts to quash a federal investigation of a Malaysian financier, during the trial of former Fugees member Prakazrel “Pras” Michél.

By Paul DugganApril 4, 2023