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Many young voters are feeling “fired up” by the presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. The shift could buoy Democrats in swing states.

With an autocrat forced out, the task of rebuilding a democracy has been handed to an expert on tapping the inherent dignity of all individuals.

A bill in Congress, already passed by the House, would honor 60 diplomats who helped Jews secure safe passage out of Nazi-controlled countries.

Two NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, might be staying in orbit longer than they planned. NASA is deciding how and when to bring them home after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that launched them experienced several mechanical failures.

It's taken centuries for humans to begin to understand the true complexities of the nature around us. Now that modern ecologists are treating forests as dynamic ecosystems, healthy restoration can flourish.

Increased wildlife activity near bush paths in Zimbabwe has left rural schoolchildren feeling unsafe on their long walks to school alone. Rangers have stepped in to provide safety training to encourage the students to continue coming to school.

Cutting timber the right way can actually make forests more dynamic, says a new generation of foresters who focus on ecology and climate change.

After three weeks in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, our reporter reflects, both in print and in our podcast, on the stories, the sparkling venues, and the city that stole his heart.

Bangladesh’s impressive advancements overshadowed a growing discontent, which erupted into weeks of violent protests. Some hope Mr. Yunus’s interim government marks a fresh start.

President Biden is trying yet again to keep the Middle East from a war that seemed imminent, if widely unwanted, even as his relationship with Israel’s leader appears to have deteriorated.

Tropical Storm Debby is an example of how, as storms and extreme weather events become more frequent, towns and residents are trying to adapt.

However the regime contemplates retaliating against Israel, one restraint may be the public’s desire for calm at home.

A year after deadly fires incinerated the Hawaii town of Lahaina on Maui, many are looking to dial down tourism. Is the island of Molokai a model?

In the memoir “Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home,” Chris La Tray weaves together personal and tribal history.

Paris is celebrating the Olympics with nearly 30 colorful street art pieces by renowned global artists, showcased at metro stations, the airport, and in front of city hall. Artists hope to highlight the city’s spirit and energy.

Three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a planned attack by youths, one of whom had uploaded an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group. One of the two suspects admitted their plot was to “kill as many people as possible.”

Breaking is making its Olympic debut in Paris. What can audiences expect from the iconic, high-energy sport?

Shrinking church congregations are repurposing their buildings and land for community services like affordable housing and grocery stores.

Despite tensions in the Mideast, one Arab state leans toward becoming a peacekeeper in a postwar Gaza. Its own society shows why.

U.S., European, and Arab governments may accept that escalation in the Middle East is inevitable. But they can assert influence to determine how large it becomes, and how quickly it ends.

It can be tempting to despair at the seeming intractability of drug problems worldwide. What doesn't make the news nearly enough are everyday examples of individuals freeing themselves from addiction.

Most Russian athletes are stuck outside looking in at the Paris Olympics. That has dissuaded the Russian public from paying the Games any heed.

This week Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark plunged 1.4% with global markets suffering outsized losses. “Carry trades,” borrowing at low cost in one currency to achieve higher returns in another, may have been a driver.