The Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian Village Scarred by Murder of Mayor and Her Family Prepares for Long War

Two years after Russian forces fled, Motyzhyn has ousted a Russia-linked priest, has built a bomb shelter for its school and is pulping its Russian-language books

We’re Working Less on Fridays Than We Used to, and That’s OK

More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears

How Much Caffeine You Should Actually Have—and When

Figure out the right amount of caffeine to boost alertness without disrupting your sleep

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Sons of Hamas Political Leader

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says deaths won’t change group’s stance as it balks at U.S. cease-fire plan

Prigozhin Is Dead, but His Troll Farms Are Alive and Peddling Disinformation

Online influence campaigns have remained active since the Wagner Group leader’s death in a plane crash, Google says

The Explosion of Asylum Claims Driving the Global Migrant Crisis

Laws meant to protect refugees from persecution are now used by vast numbers of economic migrants, nearly guaranteeing entry at borders and allowing applicants to remain while yearslong cases work through courts

Hollywood’s New Source of Fresh Characters and Worlds

Studios seek the wisdom of die-hard gaming fans. ‘Every design now is vetted within an inch of its life.’

My Mother Was the Keeper of Our Memories. Then She Got Dementia.

I always resented her fretting over me. But when she stopped worrying, I realized how much it meant to me.

U.S. Makes Fresh Cease-Fire Proposal for War in Gaza

Deal with Israel and Hamas would exchange hostages for prisoners and let tens of thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza

Authoritarians Threaten Journalists Around the Globe

More than 520 reporters are locked up around the world, reflecting rising pressure on independent media

Gold Is Rallying. It Isn’t About Inflation This Time.

The metal serves as a hedge against fear itself, making it an appealing asset for our times

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume as Israel, Hamas Face Calls for Concessions

CIA Director William Burns begins meetings in Egypt, as Israelis allow a significant rise in aid into the enclave amid U.S. pressure

U.S. and Israel’s ‘Unprecedented’ Intelligence Sharing Draws Criticism

As deaths mount in Gaza, some question whether American-provided information is adding to the humanitarian crisis

Guys, Would You Wear a Matching Top and Pants? The Divisive ’70s Look Is Back

Fans say wearing twinning tops and pants is a great timesaving hack. Others find the look either dated or try-hard. We explore the menswear trend.

My Mother’s Love Affair with Her Dog

It was crazy to buy my aging mother a puppy. It was also brilliant.

No Time For Friends? Try the ‘Friendship Snack’

Our friendships can benefit from quick exchanges—if we do them right

Ukraine, in Need of Troops, Lowers Age of Conscription

New law is the most significant overhaul of Ukraine’s war bureaucracy in two years, but it is unclear how many troops it will add

Meet the 80-Year-Old Grandmother Who’s Taking On Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

Corina Yoris, an eminent academic, is supported by 10 of the country’s opposition parties to run against the strongman president

Ugandan Court Upholds Large Parts of Antigay Law

Legislation that imposes lengthy sentences has prompted international sanctions, including from the U.S.

Israel’s Protest Movement Re-Emerges With Focus on Bringing Down Netanyahu

Frustration with prime minister’s handling of war revives antigovernment demonstrations