World Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Wall Street Journal reporter, ex-Marine The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia in exchange for Russian prisoners held in the U.S. and Europe, in what the U.S. calls a historic prisoner swap. Rob Schmitz Nick Spicer Michele Kelemen
Business Ozempic's biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a 'pharmastate'? Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark's economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk? Sofia Shchukina
World An arson attack in France stranded tens of thousands ahead of Olympics Authorities are searching for the arsonists who set fire to high-speed train infrastructure in France, stranding tens of thousands at the start of the Paris Olympics. Eleanor Beardsley
Sports France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony in the French capital, rail networks around the country were brought to a standstill Friday by a series of arson attacks on train lines in what officials called “coordinated acts of malice.” Fatima Al-Kassab
World After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is held in Ukraine Ukraine's largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music. Ashley Westerman
World The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter. Ashley Westerman
World France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament. Rebecca Rosman
World Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks — jobs typically dominated by men. But the ongoing conflict with Russia is reshaping Ukraine's economy, its job market and who is available to work. Ashley Westerman
World Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected in new signs across Madrid Tourism is important to the Spanish economy but critics are arguing the country is too reliant on it.
Business Russian court sentences U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison A Russian court convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on charges of espionage Friday, sentencing him to 16 years in a Russian prison colony in a trial the U.S. denounced as a sham. Charles Maynes
