The Wall Street Journal

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

Immigration Is Helping the U.S. Edge Out Asia

Antipathy toward large-scale foreign labor is emerging as Asia’s Achilles’ heel

Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Kills at Least Nine

Magnitude-7.4 quake injures more than 800 people and causes buildings to collapse

NATO Turns 75 Facing an Old Foe and New Squabbles

Created at the Cold War’s dawn by the U.S. and 11 allies, NATO now strains to unify 32 members

Why China’s Middle Class Is Losing Its Confidence

The country’s economic miracle created an optimistic middle class. A slowdown has left it shaken.

World Central Kitchen Suspends Gaza Aid Operations After Workers Killed

Seven deaths, which the group blames on an Israeli airstrike, draw condemnation from Western capitals

In the Conflict Between the West and Authoritarian Foes, Islamic State Sees All Sides as Targets

Extremist group’s ISIS-K affiliate has record of attacking Russians, Chinese, Iranians—and Americans

Turkey’s Erdogan Suffers Setback in Nationwide Election

Poor economy drags on ruling party, as opposition wins Istanbul and other major cities and is poised to win the total vote for first time in decades

Russian Threat Forces Europe to Choose: Bolster Defense or Protect Social Spending

With U.S. commitment to NATO uncertain, Europe faces a security rebuild that threatens budgets for other programs

Should You Trust a Hotel’s Star Rating? Depends Where You Look.

In a sea of hotel reviews and star ratings, it’s hard to know who to rely upon. Here’s how to get a vetted measure of what you’re in for before a trip.

‘Is There a Doctor on Board?’: Tales From In-Flight Medical Emergencies

Physicians on flights are often called to take care of ill patients. It can be nerve-racking—and rewarding.

Seeing a Doctor Doesn’t Have to Be So Frustrating

You struggle to make an appointment. You sit and sit in the waiting room. You get barely any face time with the doctor. Why is it so difficult?

Restaurants Are Too Loud. Turns Out We Like Them That Way.

‘There’s a good kind of bustle.’ Eateries and their guests hunt for the sweet spot.

Syria Says Israeli Strikes Near Aleppo Kill, Wound Dozens

Strikes in Syria and Lebanon this week mark an escalation in Israel’s undeclared conflict with Iran

Evan Gershkovich’s Stolen Year in a Russian Jail

The Wall Street Journal correspondent has been deprived of 12 months of normal existence; a year of missed weddings, reporting trips and travels with friends

How Secure Is an Airplane’s Wi-Fi?

Generally, pretty safe, security experts say. But it pays to take precautions.

Russia Doubles Down on Blaming Concert Massacre on Ukraine and the West

Campaign is part of push to divert attention from security failures, analysts say

U.S. Is Investigating Meta for Role in Drug Sales

Federal prosecutors are looking into whether platforms including Facebook facilitate and profit from illicit sale of drugs

Baltimore Bridge Crash Investigators to Examine Whether Dirty Fuel Played Role in Accident

Probe is just starting, but contaminated fuel can create problems with a ship’s main power generators