President Donald Trump ousted chief strategist Steve Bannon, who was most closely aligned with the president’s “America First” agenda, in the latest shake-up to hit a White House torn by infighting and unable to push legislation through Congress. 2391
Warren Buffett’s battle for control of a Texas power company took a turn as a new mystery bidder emerged to challenge Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s $9 billion offer.
China formalized existing measures to curb outbound investment in sectors such as property, hotels, cinema, entertainment and sports teams—but not in technology.
Uber’s former chief executive said Benchmark Capital is engaged in a personal attack that threatens to further damage the company and called for the legal dispute to be settled in arbitration.
Authorities said they unearthed evidence that a broad network spanning four towns and involving a dozen suspects carried out the terror attacks in Spain, raising concerns that Islamic State is still capable of orchestrating coordinated assaults despite major losses in Syria and Iraq. 444
City officials will permit a rally organized by a right-wing group Saturday, but with tight rules on what demonstrators and counterprotesters can bring to the event on Boston Common, a public park. 247
Venezuela’s former attorney general Luisa Ortega fled to neighboring Colombia, seeking protection from President Nicolás Maduro’s administration as it tightens its hold on power and cracking down on political rivals.
On Monday, a swath of the U.S. will experience a total solar eclipse, spurring gatherings around the country to watch the rare celestial event. Here are a few facts for skygazers.
Three excursions for competitive foodies, art hounds and castle-loving kids.
From Crémants to vins mousseux, French sparkling wines by names other than Champagne are worth getting to know. We found some excellent bubblies—not to mention very good values.
Outfitted with the most powerful engine in the company’s history, the Ferrari 812 Superfast revs like a street bike on nitrous and is capable of face-warping cornering.
This September, the London Design Festival—a bit like a giant block party—will include a big “stress ball,” odd chandeliers and Frankenstein furniture.
Susan Pinker on new research into how important social connections can be for disaster survivors as they try to rebuild their lives.
During four years based in Kabul, a Journal foreign correspondent watched the capital become a battle zone.
Though we can’t see it, mushrooms are firing minuscule cannons right under our noses, writes Helen Czerski. What’s going on in that tiny world?
Thirty-five sailors were sleeping below decks on Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald when it collided with a container ship. Water flooded in. There was one ladder to safety. 125
Police shot and detained a man who allegedly stabbed at least eight people in Turku, Finland, killing two, according to law-enforcement officials.
Bluster from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has breathed life into Guamanian opposition to a bigger U.S. military presence on the island.
President Donald Trump’s trade chief on Friday launched an investigation into Chinese efforts to secure technology and Beijing’s treatment of intellectual property.
Walt Disney Co.’s decision this month to stream its own movies and shows marks Hollywood’s latest—and biggest—attempt to wean itself from Netflix Inc.
Payments and credit-card companies including American Express, Discover and PayPal are booting dozens of individuals and groups associated with right-wing extremist movements off their systems.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week lower, capping a rocky stretch that included political turmoil, terror attacks and disappointing earnings.
As Americans tire of the forced togetherness of great rooms and open-plan homes, they’re sneaking off to renovated attics or basements—chic takes on the 1960s rec room—to save their sanity
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in Patrick Hughes’s predictable, formulaic action comedy.
Many employees have to deal with colleagues and bosses who are rude or abusive. Here are some techniques to make things a little easier. 117