The Weapons and Intel That Only the U.S. Can Give to Ukraine
Published: October 15, 2026 17:49
Despite its homegrown alternatives to U.S. military support, Ukraine has no substitute for some American intelligence and systems, such as Starlink.
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Opinion | The California Wealth Tax French Connection
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-california-wealth-tax-french-connection-86d1fb82?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 15, 2026 17:27
Europeans cherish a fantasy that higher U.S. taxes can make France great again.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery After Moscow Breaks Trump’s Energy Ceasefire
Published: October 15, 2026 17:09
Lifted Starlink restrictions will enable Ukraine to resume midrange strikes and other military operations.
The Tiny Robot Designed to Solve a Massive Underground Crisis
Published: October 15, 2026 17:00
Watch how this $9 million robotics project could revolutionize how we survey and protect our sewage systems.
Canada Factory Sales Recover in August With Increased Prices
Published: October 15, 2026 15:18
Shipments increased 1.5% from the month before, marking a sixth rise in factory trade in the last seven months after a 0.3% dip in July.
Starlink Suspicions and a Frantic Warning: Inside Trump’s Turn on Zelensky
Published: October 15, 2026 14:42
Limitations on Ukraine’s access to military-grade Starlink terminals sparked panic among its officials and several U.S. lawmakers.
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of October 2026: Up to 5.00%
Published: October 15, 2026 13:23
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Eurozone Industrial Resilience Falters as Energy Shock Bites
Published: October 15, 2026 09:55
The fall in activity compounds a tough few months for the industrial sector in the region.
The Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI’s Top-Secret Conference Room
Published: October 15, 2026 09:30
Abdulrahman Alfozan kept ties in Saudi Arabia while he rose in Silicon Valley, until federal agents accused him of hiding a recorder behind a conference-room television.
A ‘Ludicrously Ugly’ Bridge Is Exhibit A That Britain Has Lost Its Mojo
Published: October 15, 2026 09:30
During more than a decade of tinkering and planning on the drab 20-yard structure, China built the world’s highest bridge and Canada forged a river crossing to the U.S.
Asia’s Uneven Economic Resilience Faces Stress Tests, IMF Says
Published: October 15, 2026 02:35
Asian economies have adapted to war-driven energy disruptions more effectively than anticipated, despite their heavy reliance on the Middle East for fuel.
The Far-Left Firebrand Who Wants to Upend France’s Politics—and Cancel Its Debt
Published: October 15, 2026 02:00
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has seized on student demonstrations and transformed himself into a real contender for France’s highest office.
Starlink Suspicions and a Frantic Warning: Inside Trump’s Turn on Zelensky
Published: October 15, 2026 00:00
Limitations on Ukraine’s access to military-grade Starlink terminals sparked panic among its officials and several U.S. lawmakers.
Opinion | The End of the Libor Fraud Persecution
Published: October 14, 2026 21:58
A flagrant attempt to scapegoat bankers for the last crisis collapses.
Opinion | What’s Going on With Starlink in Ukraine?
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ukraine-starlink-elon-musk-white-house-russia-e95ff7e6?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 14, 2026 21:54
Throttling of data from the satellite network rightly alarms Kyiv.
Opinion | The Political Price of Democrats’ Anti-Zionism
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-political-price-of-democrats-anti-zionism-807b89a2?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 14, 2026 20:31
The party welcomes antisemitic cranks and will have to face the consequences.
With China Facing More Trade Barriers, It Can’t Afford to Lose Europe
Published: October 14, 2026 18:39
Beijing’s concession on hybrid vehicles shows how much it needs the European market
Saudi Airlines Rush to Save Scores of Planes From a War Zone
Published: October 14, 2026 17:49
Deadly Houthi missile strikes have airlines racing to move billions worth of planes to safety.
Opinion | Europe Risks an Economic War Over Israel and the ICC
Published: October 14, 2026 17:31
Boycotts of the Jewish state and defenses of the rogue court may make the tariff battles look tame.
The Space Force Showed Us Its Weapons Used in Iran and Venezuela
Published: October 14, 2026 16:51
Space Force electromagnetic-warfare systems are playing a key role in U.S. military operations around the world. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday visited a base in Colorado to learn more.
Opinion | The Nobel Committee’s Bias and Moral Failing
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-nobel-committees-bias-and-moral-failing-ccfd4dfb?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 14, 2026 16:35
Readers criticize the committee’s choice of a peace prize winner and suggest an alternative.
Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Charges
Published: October 14, 2026 16:30
Tensions between Tokyo and Moscow have been rising since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Opinion | War-Caused Oil Price Spikes Don’t Help the U.S. Economy
Published: October 14, 2026 16:27
American consumers bear the diffuse costs.
Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Spike
Published: October 14, 2026 14:14
Tehran has repeatedly ramped up attacks over the course of the war to try to disrupt the U.S. operation.
Canada Building Permits Rebound in August
Published: October 14, 2026 13:19
The total value of building permits rose 8.8% from the month before to a seasonally adjusted 13.57 billion Canadian dollars, the equivalent of $9.55 billion, Statistics Canada said.
Nord Stream Trial Tests Germany’s Alliance With Ukraine
Published: October 14, 2026 12:25
A Ukrainian officer is on trial for war crimes related to blowing up the pipelines, testing the limits of wartime sabotage and Germany’s alliance with Kyiv.
How Kimberly Guilfoyle Lost Trump’s Confidence and Her Job in Greece
Published: October 14, 2026 10:03
Plus, U.S. airstrikes are failing to stop the global cocaine boom, and a Saudi national is charged with bugging OpenAI’s office.
Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks
Published: October 14, 2026 09:10
Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.
EU Accepts Sanofi’s Concessions to Settle Antitrust Probe Over Vaccine Marketing
Published: October 14, 2026 08:26
Sanofi’s offer to rectify the potential effects of its past messages on a rival flu shot awould address concerns, the bloc’s executive arm said.
Houthi Strike Hits Building at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
Published: October 14, 2026 07:59
The attack follows strikes on Riyadh’s international airport and expands the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed militants.
BOE’s Pill ‘Skeptical’ Four Rate Rises Needed to Tame Inflation
Published: October 14, 2026 07:25
The central bank’s chief economist said the size of the response that is now needed to contain inflation may not be as large investors now expect.
Chinese Exports Soar in September
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/chinese-exports-accelerated-in-september-188b0884?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 14, 2026 04:41
Exports rose 36.3% from a year earlier in September, beating market expectations and potentially threatening to heighten trade tensions with major partners.
The Houthis Are Building an Advanced Missile With Chinese Parts
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/houthi-missile-china-parts-5c2b2516?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 14, 2026 02:00
A report by weapons experts at Conflict Armament Research shows how the Yemeni militant group is developing medium-range weapons independently of Iran.
Why U.S. Airstrikes Are Failing to Stop the Global Cocaine Boom
Published: October 13, 2026 23:00
Smugglers are shifting routes and using new tactics to evade military targeting, resulting in record supplies and plunging prices.
Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery
https://www.wsj.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-lung-cancer-a465cbe8?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 13, 2026 22:18
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Opinion | Why Is Britain Still Appeasing Iran?
Published: October 13, 2026 21:57
The regime plots terror attacks on U.K. soil and pays no price.
Opinion | NATO’s Message to Putin? ‘We Will Fight’
Published: October 13, 2026 21:48
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich sends a strong deterrent message, but does Mr. Trump agree?
Opinion | Readers Revolt Against Trump’s Diesel Plan
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/readers-revolt-against-trumps-diesel-plan-67ddf899?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 13, 2026 21:18
They express sorrow and outrage at the president’s plan to buy Russian diesel during the war with Ukraine.
Opinion | Navi Pillay and the Tainted Nobel Peace Prize’s History
Published: October 13, 2026 21:13
The 1994 recipient was even less worthy.
Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery
https://www.wsj.com/world/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-a465cbe8?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 13, 2026 20:53
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
U.S. Defense Startups Flock to Taiwan to Build China-Free Drones
Published: October 13, 2026 18:00
The emerging industry has the potential to serve the U.S. military while providing Taiwan with an arsenal that it sees as essential to its survival.
Opinion | The Pagan Nationalism of Marco Rubio’s Athens Speech
Published: October 13, 2026 16:36
The secretary makes serious arguments, but he leaves out Jerusalem.
While Trump Floats a Kim Meeting, North Korea Flaunts Its U.S.-Range Missiles
Published: October 13, 2026 16:29
Kim Jong Un took his family to a new military museum, where drones and missiles underscore a push to advance his military.
Drone Attacks on Ships Sailing Near NATO Waters Present Fresh Test for the Alliance
Published: October 13, 2026 15:19
European leaders, who have accused Russia of brazen assaults on their soil, contend with strikes on ships skirting their waters.
Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue Win Conditional EU Approval for $40 Billion Tie-Up
Published: October 13, 2026 14:43
The European Commission—the EU’s executive arm—said that the sale fully addresses officials’ earlier concerns that the deal could hinder competition in tampon markets in Czechia, Estonia, and Slovakia.
U.K. Spy Agency Confronts Escalating Hybrid War With Russia and Iran
Published: October 13, 2026 13:01
The head of MI5 has painted a sobering picture of a range of threats now facing Britain and European allies.
The Morning Risk Report: Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Faces Questions From Lawmakers on Legality
Published: October 13, 2026 11:30
Plus: U.K. floats payments for fraud whistleblowers and Delta delays Saudi Arabia plans.
A Demographic Mirage May Be Distorting China’s Economic Ambitions
Published: October 13, 2026 10:55
Plus, Beijing’s tepid recovery efforts, falling government bond yields and why China resists joining the developed world.
China’s Young People Are Losing Faith in the Promise of Hard Work
Published: October 13, 2026 09:52
Plus, Trump says he is “looking at” firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Iran rallies its people for a return to fighting.
Oil Prices Fall as Traders Weigh Middle East Risks, Russian Diesel Supplies
Published: October 13, 2026 07:35
Oil prices pulled back after three consecutive sessions of gains, but further downside might be limited by escalating tensions in the Middle East, constraining flows from the Persian Gulf.
Iran Is Fortifying Nuclear Sites and Rallying Its People for a Return to Fighting
Published: October 13, 2026 03:00
The regime, convinced President Trump is ready to attack again, sees the preparations as a deterrent.
Europe’s Biggest Auto Show Is Now Dominated by Chinese Cars
Published: October 13, 2026 01:00
Two years ago, nine brands from China were at the event. This time, there were about 20.
China’s Weakening Economy Is Creating a Lost Generation
https://www.wsj.com/world/china-economy-gen-z-f9058941?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 13, 2026 01:00
Young people are watching their bright futures disappear as the country’s job losses pile up and the milestones of adulthood slip further away.
Opinion | If the Saudis Will Fight the Houthis, the U.S. Can Help
Published: October 12, 2026 21:45
How about a regional anti-Houthi alliance with Israel and U.A.E.?
Opinion | Putin Ignores That Energy ‘Cease-Fire’
Published: October 12, 2026 21:40
Trump announces a truce between Russia and Ukraine. Russia immediately violates it.
Opinion | Russia, Iran and Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Foreign Policy
Published: October 12, 2026 21:21
The president tries to reconcile restrainers and hawks with his strategic goals.
Opinion | How Canada Should Fight Trump
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-canada-should-fight-trump-075414e5?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 12, 2026 21:18
The prime minister plays a popular but self-defeating game of tariff tit for tat.
Energy Stocks Rise as Global Conflicts Push Up Oil Prices
Published: October 12, 2026 20:26
U.S. stocks ended mixed after continued attacks in both Ukraine and the Middle East complicated President Trump’s recent efforts to lower fuel costs.
Delta Delays Plans for Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
Published: October 12, 2026 16:12
The carrier said it now expects to debut the flight in March, pushing back previous plans for an Oct. 23 rollout, after several fatal strikes at Riyadh’s international airport.
Opinion | France Keeps Digging a Hole
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/france-keeps-digging-a-hole-8c52404f?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 12, 2026 15:05
French politicians overspend and put their own political survival above their country’s fiscal well-being.
Xi’s Superpower Ambitions Fuel a Dangerous Debt Spiral in China
Published: October 12, 2026 13:29
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is presiding over a dangerous spiral of debt that is strangling the economy at home and damaging trade partners around the world.
EU to Cap Chinese Hybrid-Vehicle Imports at 350,000 Units Annually, Official Says
Published: October 12, 2026 12:38
The EU will seek to curb Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid imports over the next four years, with an aim of halving China’s market share in the bloc.
The Morning Risk Report: Courts Grapple With Problem of People Betting on the Outcome of Jury Cases
Published: October 12, 2026 11:32
Plus: The U.S. is sanctioning the International Criminal Court and AI has a God problem.
NATO’s Top Commander Lays Out Plan to Thwart a Russian Attack on the Alliance
Published: October 12, 2026 11:27
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich outlined a series of steps to block an initial attack and break the adversary’s ability to control and support its forces.
Russia Pounds Ukrainian Energy Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement
Published: October 12, 2026 11:20
The Russian attacks, including on gas infrastructure, a power plant and a substation, come as the U.S. heaps pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries.
Trump’s Russian-Diesel Move Draws Pushback, Skepticism
Published: October 12, 2026 10:55
Plus, retailers are spending tariff refunds on pre-holiday marketing, and China’s Geely is planning to sell EVs to Canadians next year.
EU to Cap Chinese Hybrid-Vehicle Imports at 350,000 Units Annually, Official Says
Published: October 12, 2026 10:29
The EU will seek to curb Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid imports over the next four years, with an aim of halving China’s market share in the bloc.
Attacks on Saudi Airports Threaten the Kingdom’s Ambitions
Published: October 12, 2026 10:01
Plus, Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, and Britain’s welfare-state crisis.
Oil Prices Fall as Traders Weigh Russian Diesel Deal, Middle East Supply Risks
Published: October 12, 2026 07:58
Oil fell as traders weighed prospects for increased Russian diesel supplies and a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire against persistent Middle East supply risks.
U.K. Government Faces Test of Budget Credibility
Published: October 12, 2026 07:40
The government presents its annual budget later this month, but might find it difficult to reassure bond investors that it can lower its debts.
Why China Doesn’t Want to Join the Ranks of the World’s Developed Countries
Published: October 12, 2026 02:00
The nation is nearing high-income status, a clash with its image as a champion of the Global South.
The Welfare State Is Crushing Britain
https://www.wsj.com/world/uk/united-kingdom-welfare-disability-payouts-737d77a0?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 12, 2026 01:00
The U.K.’s welfare bill has ballooned, its borrowing costs are now higher than any G-7 nation and it’s paying more for its debt than even spendthrift France.
Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
Published: October 12, 2026 01:00
Mohammed bin Salman is now caught by an economy weakened by heavy spending and miscalculations of the Houthi threat.
Opinion | Trump’s Diesel Insult to Lindsey Graham
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-diesel-insult-to-lindsey-graham-d502ac71?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 11, 2026 20:50
The President’s oil deal with Putin helps the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine’s cities.
Opinion | How to Make a Jihadist Martyr of Nidal Hasan
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-to-make-a-jihadist-martyr-of-nidal-hasan-651da219?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 11, 2026 20:46
Pete Hegseth’s desire for a livestream execution is exactly the public display the Fort Hood killer wants.
Opinion | What Are U.S. Soldiers Doing in Ecuador?
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/what-are-u-s-soldiers-doing-in-ecuador-3c332b40?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 11, 2026 18:58
Quito wants help in curbing cartel violence but demand for drugs persists.
Houthis and Ukraine Put Trump in Treacherous Territory
Published: October 11, 2026 17:39
The spiraling global energy mess is ensnaring more countries, and it isn’t helping Republican candidates.
Air Travel Emerges as Dangerous Front Line in Global Conflicts
Published: October 11, 2026 17:04
Missile launches have led airlines to abandon a critical flight path through Saudi airspace, which had connected two of the world’s biggest economic engines.
Opinion | The Race to Defeat Russia’s Jet Drones
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-race-to-defeat-russias-jet-drones-160c1eb5?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 11, 2026 16:37
The West needs to pay attention as Ukraine defends itself against a novel Russian weapon.
Trump Declares a Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire, but Moscow Hasn’t Confirmed
Published: October 11, 2026 16:11
Trump wants Ukraine to stop hitting Russian refineries amid concerns about the cost of diesel. Zelensky says he will do so if Moscow stops bombing Ukraine’s grid.
The Virtually Unknown Donors Powering the Rise of the New Left
Published: October 11, 2026 15:55
Plus, how everyday cameras are being hacked for war, and the wearable way to get a blood-pressure reading.
Kenyan Club Rejects Bid to Allow Women Into Men’s Bar From ‘Out of Africa’
Published: October 11, 2026 15:00
The elite Muthaiga Country Club’s Members Bar has long banned women and will continue to do so after a heated campaign.
The Cameras Designed to Keep Us Safe Are Now Being Used in War
Published: October 11, 2026 11:01
Plus, Saudi Arabia closes Riyadh’s international airport after Houthi attack, and the wave of unknown donors powering the rise of the new left.
Starving Ukrainians Are Risking Death to Escape Their Front-Line Town
Published: October 11, 2026 02:00
All year, food supplies have dwindled as mines and drones made the road increasingly impassable.
Video Cameras Are Everywhere—and Now They Are Being Hacked for War
https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/video-cameras-webcams-hacked-war-b00b8a24?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 11, 2026 00:30
The highly vulnerable devices have turned into tools for combatants to track, surveil and attack the enemy.
Trump Calls On Ukraine to Stop Hitting Russian Refineries—and Replace Zelensky
Published: October 10, 2026 20:00
The clash marks a new low point in White House relations with Kyiv as Russia escalates its bombing of Ukrainian cities.
Iran-Backed Houthis Hit Saudi Capital’s Airport in Damaging New Attack
Published: October 10, 2026 15:31
Terminal 3 was hit and injuries were reported, as Yemeni militants try to cut the kingdom’s air links.
India Locks Down Heart of Capital to Thwart Voter Rights Protest
Published: October 10, 2026 14:34
The anger over the voting lists has melded with grievances from young Indians struggling to find work.
The Nordic Formula for Prospering in a Dangerous, Fragmented World
Published: October 10, 2026 14:00
Sweden and Denmark are pouring money into defense, tightening ties with each other and Europe—and moving beyond the U.S. It’s paying off.
Houthis Bombard Saudi Air Links in Effort to Cut Kingdom Off From Rest of World
Published: October 10, 2026 02:00
Missile attacks on airports are spooking travelers and threatening another pillar of the kingdom’s growth.
Venezuela Wants to Return to the Days When Its Oil Fields Were Booming—With U.S. Help
Published: October 9, 2026 23:00
Foreign investors are returning but find busted pipelines, chronic blackouts and an industry hollowed out by years of neglect.
Opinion | A Nobel Prize for Hating Israel
Published: October 9, 2026 21:54
The last thing the award to Navi Pillay will do is promote the cause of peace.
Opinion | The ICC Is a Threat to America
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/marco-rubio-icc-sanctions-israel-u-s-72a540dc?mod=rss_worldnews
Published: October 9, 2026 21:30
The International Criminal Court deserves U.S. sanctions, the sooner the better.
Trump Says He Has Struck Deal With Putin for Russian Diesel
Published: October 9, 2026 20:45
The president said Russia has agreed to supply large amounts of the fuel, marking a major policy shift that eases U.S. pressure on Moscow in hopes of lowering fuel prices ahead of the midterms.
Opinion | The Chinese Communist Party’s Tactics to Weaken the U.S.
Published: October 9, 2026 20:37
Espionage is only part of Beijing’s broader strategy.
China’s Next ‘Gray Zone’ Target: An Island Chain Critical to U.S. Defense of Taiwan
Published: October 9, 2026 18:51
Chinese academics and media have laid the groundwork for Beijing to claim the Batanes Islands, where U.S. troops frequently train.
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash Into Israeli Airport, U.A.E. Says
Published: October 9, 2026 17:46
The Emirati attorney general provided the first official timeline of Hamam al-Hammami’s travels before the attacker joined the Dubai airline.
Masked Thieves in Italy Make Off With $5.6 Million of High-End Wine
Published: October 9, 2026 17:15
The bandits used a company’s own forklifts to steal some 30,000 bottles of wine, including prized reds.
U.S. Sanctions and Threatens to Dismantle International Criminal Court
Published: October 9, 2026 16:05
The sanctions could cut the ICC off from the U.S. financial system and prohibit it from conducting transactions in dollars.
How a Binance ‘High-Value Customer’ Established a Financial Lifeline for Iran
Published: October 9, 2026 11:36
A previously unreported Binance document reveals how an Iranian network used the crypto exchange to move money against the wishes of Western governments.
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