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Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’

Slovakia has long been dogged by criticism that it is prone to authoritarianism, but a frenzy of blame since an assassination attempt has heightened s...

Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’

Iran is confronting a volatile world, at home and abroad.

Iran is confronting a volatile world, at home and abroad.

U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

Finance ministers from the G7 nations are hoping to finalize a plan ahead of the group’s leaders meeting next month.

U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

Still Without Power, Houston Residents Struggle to Stay Cool

As stifling heat settled over the city, the local electricity provider said most service would return by late Sunday. But hard-hit areas could remain ...

Still Without Power, Houston Residents Struggle to Stay Cool

As Trump Trial Nears Its End, the Law May Give Prosecutors an Edge

The former president’s defense appeared to chip away at Michael Cohen’s credibility, but legal experts said the case is still the prosecution’s to los...

As Trump Trial Nears Its End, the Law May Give Prosecutors an Edge

Sean Combs Apologizes After Video Shows Him Assaulting Cassie

After footage surfaced of Mr. Combs striking, kicking and dragging Cassie, he apologized on social media, saying that “my behavior on that video is in...

Sean Combs Apologizes After Video Shows Him Assaulting Cassie

Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.

Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.

Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.

Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Mr. Raisi has been seen as a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the highest political and religious position in the Islam...

Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics

Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.

‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics

Russia and Ukraine Engage in Dueling Air Assaults Behind the Front Lines

Both sides have been looking for ways to inflict damage beyond the battlefield, targeting military logistics hubs and urban centers.

Russia and Ukraine Engage in Dueling Air Assaults Behind the Front Lines

Rapper Diddy says video of him assaulting singer Cassie is 'inexcusable'

Sean "Diddy" Combs has said CCTV footage showing him attacking singer Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 is "inexcusable" and that he is "disgusted".

Rapper Diddy says video of him assaulting singer Cassie is 'inexcusable'

Bad sign for democracy that Biden and Trump debate compared to The Muppets | Adam Boulton

That was easy. Donald Trump and Joe Biden duelled briefly over the airwaves about debating.

Bad sign for democracy that Biden and Trump debate compared to The Muppets | Adam Boulton

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law

The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia.

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law

Russians Poured Over Ukraine’s Border. There Was Little to Stop Them.

The stunning incursion into the Kharkiv Region lays bare the challenges facing Ukraine’s weary and thinly stretched forces as Russia ramps up its summ...

Russians Poured Over Ukraine’s Border. There Was Little to Stop Them.

Giuliani Is Served Arizona Indictment Notice After His 80th Birthday Party

After trying to reach him for weeks, officials served him the notice as he left his 80th birthday party. He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday....

Giuliani Is Served Arizona Indictment Notice After His 80th Birthday Party

What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business

Clark’s arrival has many betting on the W.N.B.A.’s success. But certain structural disadvantages persist, including how much the players earn.

What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business

Reese Witherspoon’s Literary Empire

When her career hit a wall, the Oscar-winning actor built a ladder made of books — for herself, and for others.

Reese Witherspoon’s Literary Empire

113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud

A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California.

113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud

Protesters at University of Chicago Take Over Institute of Politics Building

Heidi Heitkamp was in her office at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics when protesters occupied the building.

Protesters at University of Chicago Take Over Institute of Politics Building

Slovak Prime Minister Is Improving After Second Operation, Official Says

The suspect in the shooting of the prime minister, Robert Fico, appeared before a judge, who ordered that he would remain in custody until he is charg...

Slovak Prime Minister Is Improving After Second Operation, Official Says