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The United States on Friday criticized Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye after he called for public stoning of same-sex couples, the latest anti-gay broadside by an East African leader. “The United States is deeply troubled by President Ndayishimiye’s remarks targeting certain

Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33% decrease in the sale of sugary drinks. (Image credit: Justin

The current humanitarian and political disaster unfolding in Israel and the Palestinian territories requires immediate international intervention. This intervention will not succeed unless it also aims to break the endless cycle of violence and ensuring long-term regional stability. After decades

An appeals court will hear arguments on Tuesday over the former president’s attempt to shut down the federal election case. Much is riding on how — and how quickly — the issue is decided.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last month that the former president could not appear on the state’s Republican primary ballot because he had engaged in insurrection.

Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

U.S. is putting diplomatic clout behind sales of cutting-edge reactors that have yet to show commercial success.

As What’s Your Workout ends, its columnist looks back on what she’s taken from Sarah Palin, Rafael Nadal and many extraordinary amateur athletes.

One of the world’s biggest YouTube creators has told the billionaire that the math doesn’t work for him on X.

In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden as the true menace.