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There was a lot of grumbling in Paris in the run-up to the Olympic Games. But now they’re here, and Parisians are largely enjoying the experience.

From Nigeria to Kenya, protests indicate that citizens want integrity in public service - starting with their own practice of it.

Industrial designer and entrepreneur David Rowland spent decades refining what became an icon of midcentury modern: the 40/4 chair.

Traveling without a plan or guidebook may seem radical. It’s my way of preserving the serendipity and romance of adventure.

Visits to key allies in the region by top U.S. officials are aimed at bolstering relationships in Asia and building a bulwark against Chinese and Russian influence.

The United States and Russia have come to a deal completing the biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Aug. 1. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested over a year ago, is among those in the swap.

In North Korea, flooding has hit large swaths of residential and agricultural land. South Korea offered humanitarian aid on Aug. 1, but it remains unclear whether North Korea will accept the assistance.

President Biden had resisted calls to reform the Supreme Court. Then came the July decision offering former presidents immunity for any official act.

The residents of Ukraine’s Donetsk region have been resilient in the face of war. But Russia’s introduction of upgraded, highly destructive “glide bombs” is changing civilians’ calculus.

In the wake of a flawed election, Venezuelans assert that the legitimacy of power rests in truthfulness and dignity.

In Switzerland, a court ruled that older women were not protected against climate change. In Africa, smoking cessation is on track.

At the Paris Olympics, Team USA’s swimmers have racked up the medals, building on legendary successes. But athletes from Australia and China have made their own statements.

Differing standards and industry practices for curbside recycling programs can confuse consumers. We sort out some questions about recycling in the U.S.

American pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik was instrumental in winning Team USA a medal in gymnastics, ending a 16-year drought. Mr. Nedoroscik dedicated himself to an event that has long been a weakness for the team.

Months after federal rules required museums to return sacred or culturally significant items to Native American tribes, the artifacts are hidden from view but not yet returned.

HummusTown, started by Syrian refugees in Rome, blends traditional Syrian cuisine with community support. Originally a humanitarian effort, it has become a thriving business, supporting migrants and locals through food, jobs, and cultural events.

As California’s Park Fire continues to burn and prompt evacuations, the state is wrestling to control it, with rising costs and growing humility.

The so-called Park Fire had scorched more than 550 square miles in inland Northern California as of Sunday, darkening the sky and contributing to poor air quality in a large swath of the Northwestern U.S. and western Canada.

Hezbollah quickly denied any role in the attack, which Israel blamed on the militant group. The strike raises fears of war between the foes, who have been exchanging fire since the start of the Gaza invasion.

Train attacks and a downpour couldn’t stop the Paris opening ceremony. Hundreds of flags waved as thousands of the greatest athletes on earth smiled, unbothered by the rain.

Residents of Butler, Pennsylvania, are focused on recovery and care for affected families after the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump this month.

U.S. basketball star LeBron James first played in an Olympics 20 years ago, after his rookie year in the NBA. Paris will bookend that by being his last run for gold. What will his legacy be?

Bangladeshis are reeling from one of the most violent weeks in their country’s recent history. At the center of the chaos are young people striving to be heard.