The Wall Street Journal

Eurozone Economy Weaker Than Previously Estimated as ECB Prepares to Meet

The eurozone’s GDP grew by just 0.2% in the second quarter from the first

Gen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Don’t Ask Them to Type.

The ‘digital natives’ baffle teachers and parents with their lack of typing skills

France’s Macron Taps Former Brexit Negotiator as Prime Minister

The appointment of Michel Barnier, a former French foreign minister and EU commissioner, is aimed at ending months of political gridlock

Long Covid Knocked a Million Americans Off Their Career Paths

Years after infection, even answering email remains arduous for many

U.S. Effort to Broker Mideast Cease-Fire Gets a New Sense of Urgency

Execution of an American-Israeli hostage and five others increases pressure to complete a deal

Shooting at Georgia High School Leaves at Least Four Dead

A suspect was in custody, law-enforcement officials in Georgia said

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Resigns in Government Reshuffle

Foreign minister resigns as Zelensky seeks to reboot his government to improve ties with the West and boost weapons production

Feeling Suddenly Older? Scientists See Aging ‘Waves’ at 44 and 60

New research suggests age-related changes aren’t as gradual and linear as we thought

Deadliest Russian Missile Strike This Year Highlights Ukraine’s Air-Defense Shortage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for more missile systems and jet fighters to shield the country

Campaign Lays Bare Debate Over What It Means to Be a ‘Real American’

Trump and Vance have emphasized protecting American values from outside threats, while Harris has focused on the U.S. as a land of opportunity for all

Israelis Go on Strike Amid Fury Over Failure to Secure Hostage Deal

Some municipalities declined to take part in a national strike, highlighting a divide among Israelis over whether to end the war

The West’s Next Challenge Is the Rising Axis of Autocracies

U.S. and its allies consider whether to confront all rivals at once, or seek accommodation with some

Far Right Gets Historic Win in Eastern German Elections

Ballots in two states deliver the first far-right victory in Germany since the end of World War II—and a fresh embarrassment for Olaf Scholz’s government

Vacation Tips for Anxious Workaholics

Stop checking emails and worrying over to-do lists. It turns out that everything can wait.

The Epic French Gardens That Nearly Upended Christian Louboutin’s Career

When the creator of iconic stilettos beloved by Beyoncé and Carrie Bradshaw fell hard for Kerdalo, he almost gave up shoemaking to become a garden designer.

U.S.-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s Body Recovered in Gaza With Those of Five Other Hostages

The victims were previously thought to be alive, raising concerns about the fate of those who remain captive.

Inside Kamala Harris’s L.A. Life: SoulCycle, Hollywood Parties, Annoyed Neighbors

Once an escape from Washington, Los Angeles is now giving the vice president access to powerful Hollywood neighbors and help in the race for the White House

The Man Who Would Make Germany Far Right Again

Björn Höcke wants to be the first politician to head a far-right government in postwar Germany. Polls say he has a chance.

Kamala Harris Defends Policy Shifts in CNN Interview

Presidential nominee and running mate Tim Walz discuss immigration, Gaza, climate change in television interview

Children Argued Their Country’s Climate Efforts Were Shoddy. A Top Court Agreed.

Ruling in South Korea says lack of specific emissions targets in coming decades is unconstitutional for placing excessive burden on future generations