The Wall Street Journal

How Well Can AI Plan Your Next Trip? We Tested Gemini and ChatGPT

For a recent trip to Boston, our writer challenged two of the buzziest AI bots to produce an itinerary and recommend restaurants. Here, just how much they can do—and where they still fall short.

Ukraine’s Plan to Make Itself Indispensable

As Putin tries to grind out a win, Kyiv is taking a page from Churchill’s playbook.

Biden’s Alliance-Building Tested by Trump at Home and Abroad

The president and other G-7 leaders are coping with unhappy voters, some of whom crave strongman politicians with inward-looking policies

European Union Vote Delivers Shift to Right, in Blow to French and German Governments

Mainstream parties look set to keep majority in EU Parliament, but nationalist parties perform strongly

We’re Spending Billions on This Work-From-Home Indulgence

Without the boss nearby, who can resist placing that Amazon order?

Anger Does a Lot More Damage to Your Body Than You Realize

We all get mad now and then. But too much anger can cause problems.

How Soda, Chocolate and Chewing Gum Are Funding War in Sudan

A powerful militia and the country’s military both profit from trade in gum arabic, a common ingredient

Europe’s Ascendant Right-Wing Parties Want to Remake the EU. They Can’t Agree on How.

Nationalist parties foresee strong results in EU elections this week but divisions over Ukraine, migration and history could blunt their impact

Japan’s Beef With a Weak Yen: The Best Wagyu Is Just for the Tourists

Japan’s Beef With a Weak Yen: The Best Wagyu Is Just for the Tourists

Skipping Coffee Is the Latest Humblebrag

The new power move for A-listers and executives is getting through the day without caffeine. Some say they’re more productive.

She Devoted Herself to Teaching About the Tiananmen Massacre. Hong Kong Shunned Her.

The story of Rowena He, a scholar of China’s bloody 1989 crackdown, reflects narrowing space for academic freedom

Europe Sees Signs of Russian Sabotage but Hesitates to Blame Kremlin

Alleged hybrid assault is a challenge to European democracies that have a high bar for evidence of culpability

Some European Countries Move to Recognize Palestinian State

Announcements by Norway, Ireland and Spain come amid frustration with Israel’s war in Gaza

Iran Says Helicopter Carrying Its President Is Missing After ‘Difficult Landing’

Status of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi remains unclear as drones and dogs try to locate helicopter in fog and bad weather

How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z’s Money Brain

Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia’

7 Everyday Work Problems AI Helps Me Solve

It’s hard to get your head around all the things artificial intelligence will do, someday. So instead focus on how it can make your life better right now.

Slovakia’s ‘Lone Wolf’ Assassination Attempt: How Polarization Is Spilling Over Into Violence

A 71-year-old man charged with attempted murder of the prime minister isn’t connected to any political group, government says

A Broken Marriage, a Big Inheritance and the Murder of an Art Kingmaker

When art dealer Brent Sikkema was found dead in his Rio vacation home, police first suspected robbery. Then the case took a more sinister turn.

For China, Russia Is Both a Partner and a Predicament

On his trip to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be seeking more support to resist Western efforts to isolate Moscow