The Wall Street Journal

The Man Expected to Lead Germany Is Ready to Strike Deals With Trump

If elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz would face a sputtering economy and the prospect of fresh U.S. tariffs

Netanyahu Backs Cease-Fire With Hezbollah Aimed at Ending Lebanon Conflict

Israel launched intense airstrikes in Beirut earlier in the day and advanced deeper into Lebanese territory

Israel Approves Cease-Fire With Hezbollah Aimed at Ending Lebanon Conflict

Truce is expected to take effect Wednesday, Lebanese officials say

Special Counsel Drops Federal Prosecutions of Trump

Jack Smith cites longstanding Justice Department policy against prosecution of a sitting president

Trump’s Push for Ukraine Peace Finds Growing Acceptance in Europe

Debate grows as Ukraine is hit by one of the biggest aerial bombardments of the war

Cease-Fire to Halt Israel-Hezbollah Fighting in Lebanon Draws Closer

Israel’s security cabinet to consider deal that could end fighting, push back Hezbollah

Europe’s Gas Prices Surge to Year-Highs Amid Supply Risks, Rising Demand

Growing geopolitical tensions threaten pipeline supplies and colder temperatures accelerate storage withdrawals

Has Luxury Lost Its Shine?

Customers are complaining that they are getting less bang for their buck at the luxury store