The Wall Street Journal

EU’s Von der Leyen Wins Second Term, Seeking Political Calm Amid Turmoil

Confirmation settles the bloc’s new leadership amid volatility in Europe, election campaigns in the U.S. and war in Ukraine

For AI Giants, Smaller Is Sometimes Better

Companies are turning their attention to less powerful models, hoping lower costs and solid performance will win more customers

Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters Out of California

Decision follows new California law affecting communications between schools and families over gay and transgender students

Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19

President returning to Delaware to self-isolate; ‘I feel good,’ he says

Why Some Democrats Are Sticking With Biden

Progressives and Congressional Black Caucus members are among the loudest voices defending the president

Macron Government Resigns as France’s Paralysis Deepens Ahead of Olympics

President accepts resignation in sign of weakening of his party in Parliament

Sen. Bob Menendez Found Guilty of Bribery Charges

Federal jury finds New Jersey Democrat Menendez pocketed cash and gold in exchange for official acts that benefited businessmen, Egypt and Qatar

U.S. Officials Wanted to Avoid Trump’s ‘Kids in Cages’ Problem. Doing So Created Another Dilemma.

Officials sent children to suspicious guardians as they struggled to house minors crossing the border in 2021, internal documents show

Crushing Debts Await Europe’s New Leaders

Planned largess by election winners in Britain and France is on a collision course with soaring debts and deficits

Five Things to Know About J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP Pick

Ohio Republican served in Marines, wrote bestselling memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

Trump Picks J.D. Vance as 2024 Running Mate

Ohio senator could help boost the GOP ticket’s appeal in Midwest battleground states

Trump Shooting Spurs GOP Unity, Scrambles Biden Campaign Strategy

Tragedy’s aftermath takes spotlight from concerns about Biden’s age, halts Democratic criticism of Trump ahead of Republican convention

Iran’s New President: Guarded Reformist, Quiet Survivor

Masoud Pezeshkian rose to the top while heavyweights were sidelined by a conservative system that keeps a tight rein on policy

U.S., Germany Foil Russian Plot to Kill Defense Executive

Plan targeting Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger signals escalation of campaign to weaken Western support for Ukraine

Biden Buys Campaign More Time but Pays a Steep Price

The president’s standing has weakened even as he has held on as the expected Democratic nominee

Suspected Gunman Killed at Trump Rally Shooting, Ex-President Wounded in Ear

Suspected shooter is killed by Secret Service, and Donald Trump says he felt bullet rip through his ear; the Pennsylvania rally shooting is being investigated as assassination attempt

Deutsche Lufthansa Cuts Guidance as Flagship Airline Struggles to Break Even

The airline now expects adjusted earnings before interest and taxes for 2024 between €1.4 billion and €1.8 billion

Behind Davos, Claims of a Toxic Workplace

Despite its lofty goals, the World Economic Forum has faced numerous accusations of sexual harassment and discrimination against women and Black people

Judge Dismisses Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin

Ruling ends a yearslong legal saga over a fatal shooting on the set of ‘Rust’

Macron Beat the Right, but France Lost More

Political elites sacrifice economic growth and legitimacy to indulge their distaste for Marine Le Pen.