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France’s Crippled Finances Strain Macron’s New Government
The French president’s newly appointed prime minister unveiled his government’s first budget, along with measures aimed at narrowing France’s deficit.
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Ratan Tata, Indian Industrialist Who Built a Global Business, Dies at 86
The former Tata Group chairman was seen as a visionary who turned an India-focused family-run business group into a global conglomerate.
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Ethel Kennedy, 96, Drew on Faith to Endure Family Tragedies
Traumas occurred often, including her husband’s assassination as he sought the presidency in 1968.
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How Iran Uses Criminal Gangs in the West to Target Its Enemies
After setbacks in Lebanon and Gaza, Tehran is finding new ways to go after Israeli interests, allegedly tapping children as young as 14 for attacks.
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Mel Goodes, Who Was Determined to Help Defeat Alzheimer’s, Dies at 89
The former head of Warner-Lambert established a prize to promote research after being diagnosed himself—and sang a duet with Glen Campbell.
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Big Dreams Built on Higher Education Sour Worldwide for Jobless Graduates
There aren’t enough white-collar jobs in developing countries for the legions whose families invested in helping them become lawyers, engineers and diplomats.