World
The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up
Entertainment
Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Sum Bringing Total to $20 Million
The philanthropist matched the $10 million that Rodrigo announced the festival had raised in support of women-focused or
World
In Scotland, Luxury Hotel Gleneagles Offers a Posh Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edin
World
Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago
A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed
World
The 10 p.m. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?
There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but
World
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
World
Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for
World
Venezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal
Under the deal, $19 from every barrel of oil sold to the US will flow to Caracas, interim President Rodriguez says.
Finance
South Korea’s Lee Nominates New Finance, Defense Ministers
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a Cabinet reshuffle, nominating new faces for positions including finance
World
US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
Finance
Modi’s Developed-Nation Dream Strains Against India’s Growth Gap
India likely grew at more than 7% last quarter, a pace most major economies would envy. Yet, that may still be too slow
Entertainment
Harry Styles Pokes Fun at Ex Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Show
On the opening night of his 30-concert residency at Madison Square Garden, pop superstar Harry Styles paid tribute to th