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The Fullest View of Vermeer Still Leaves Plenty to the Imagination

A blockbuster exhibition brings together more paintings by the Dutch master than ever before. Yet he remains a mystery, despite…

World

The World’s Newest Country Is Broken and Forgotten. Enter Pope Francis.

It is just over a decade since the steamy capital of South Sudan exploded in joy, with revelers singing and dancing…

World

Pentagon Says It Detected a Chinese Spy Balloon Hovering Over Montana

The revelation comes days before Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Beijing, where he is expected to meet with…

World

Biden Aims to Deter China With Greater U.S. Military Presence in Philippines

U.S. officials say they are preparing to surge forces in the event of conflict with China, including over Taiwan, but…

World

As Russia Strikes Ukrainian Civilians, Putin Tells His People the War Is Just

Invoking World War II on the 80th anniversary of victory at Stalingrad, Mr. Putin repeated his false justifications for an…

World

Soaring Death Toll Gives Grim Insight Into Russian Tactics

Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits, including convicts, to the front lines in eastern Ukraine to pave the way for…

Finance

Tech’s Biggest Companies Discover Austerity, to the Relief of Investors

After years of expansion and billions in profits, Big Tech is pulling back from its famously lavish spending as a…

World

These Extinct Elephants Were Neanderthals’ ‘Biggest Calorie Bombs’

In his 1931 book, “How to Tell Your Friends From the Apes,” the American satirist Will Cuppy noted that Neanderthals…

World

1 Dead and a Police Officer Is Injured in Memphis Shooting

The authorities said a person had died in a “police-involved shooting.” The Memphis Police Department has been under intense scrutiny…

Sports

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Was the ‘Best Weapon in Basketball’

Everyone knew he was close to surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s career scoring record in 1984. Opponents still couldn’t stop him.

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