The Wall Street Journal

President Biden Pardons Son Hunter

The move is an about-face after the president previously vowed not to pardon his son, who was convicted on federal gun and tax charges

Italy’s Turin Is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream

The northwest Italian city boasts gourmet chocolatiers and local chocolate specialties, including its own upscale version of Nutella

Russia, Syrian Regime Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Anti-Assad Forces Advance

Warplanes target northwestern city of Idlib, aiming to weaken supply lines

Reopening Gaza’s Rafah Crossing Is on the Table in Fresh Cease-Fire Push

Egypt and Israel are in talks to unblock crucial aid route, with Cairo and Hamas signaling they’ll drop demand Israeli forces leave area immediately

Russia’s War Economy Shows New Cracks After the Ruble Plunges

Putin says there isn’t any reason to panic following currency’s sharp fall

Pet Sick Days Are the New Employee-Perk Battleground

For some bosses, granting paid time off to care for furrier family members is one employee benefit too far

Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad

The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies

Key Western Counterterrorism Ally in Africa Cuts Military Ties With France

Chad’s surprise announcement will likely result in exit of some 1,000 French troops

Christmas Tree Farmers Haven’t Had It This Hard in Years

Flooding, labor shortages and inflation are pressuring this year’s crop—with some buying ‘Charlie Brown’ trees in support

A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World

The technology driving ChatGPT is capable of so much more. What’s coming next will make talking bots look like mere distractions.

She Beat Cancer at 27. Her Struggle Was Just Beginning.

More people are navigating the burden of rebuilding lives after cancer

How Science Lost America’s Trust and Surrendered Health Policy to Skeptics

Voters still angry over Covid-19 measures backed Trump’s embrace of RFK; officials worry they won’t have ample clout for the next crisis

Chinese Ship’s Crew Suspected of Deliberately Dragging Anchor for 100 Miles to Cut Baltic Cables

NATO warships surround Yi Peng 3, a Chinese bulk carrier at the center of an international probe into suspected sabotage

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