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Recent dramatizations about the British Post Office scandal are making it seem that entertainment is a better way to relay news than reported stories.

“Vengeance Most Fowl” encapsulates everything that makes “Wallace & Gromit” movies such a joy for children and adults.

Progress roundup: Electric gondolas bring commuters closer to the center of Mexico City, Scotland’s abandoned homes get makeovers, and more.

The end of the Assad dictatorship opens the way, perhaps, to a more peaceful and stable Middle East. Will regional leaders take that opportunity?

Donald Trump’s team has long cited prosecutor Fani Willis’ romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade as a conflict of interest. The ruling follows a string of other cases against Mr. Trump that have been put on hold or abandoned.

The strike – spanning seven facilities across the United States – is the largest against Amazon in U.S. history, according to the Teamsters. More are “prepared to join,” says the union, which represents nearly 10,000 workers at the online retailer.

Over a century ago, a Ukrainian choirmaster wrote what became known as the “Carol of the Bells.” Our writer sought out its birthplace in Pokrovsk.

For years Turkey and Qatar backed what had been written off as the losing side in Syria’s civil war. With the Assad regime’s fall, they are geopolitical winners. The Mideast axis of power is shifting, but it still runs through Syria.

Religiosity among the U.S. public is falling, yet Congress remains steeped in spiritual traditions. One longtime congresswoman speaks about how her faith informed her two decades in politics.

The public’s post-liberation praise for a famed rescue outfit called The White Helmets reflects a desire for impartial leaders who save all and don’t play to divisions.

“Hard Truths” is one of our critic’s 10 best films of the year. He praises director Mike Leigh for his humanism, which is “particularly pertinent to his fine new film.”

The year’s best books include the novel “James” by Percival Everett and a memoir by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Nissan and Honda said they are considering collaboration but denied rumors of a merger. The Japanese automakers announced in August that they, along with Mitsubishi, will share components for electric vehicles as Chinese EVs cut into their market share.

Luigi Mangione, charged with the Dec. 4 killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, was also accused of terrorism on Dec. 17. Investigators believe anger at the health care system motivated Mr. Mangione, an Ivy League computer science grad.

It’s a revelation to do something for pleasure, not for accolades, to realize that excellence is not a prerequisite for enjoyment.

As the barriers to movement into and inside Syria have come down, Syrians are racing to reunite with loved ones and visit their former homes, or what is left of them. It is an emotional time, and the destruction they are finding is often vast.

Reports of drones flying near U.S. military installations have prompted questions about whether laws provide strong enough oversight. Proposed legislation could strengthen officials’ options, and a security expert says there’s more that can be done.

As the Pacific heats up, South Korea is heading into what may be a divisive and drawn-out impeachment battle, casting uncertainty over its relationships with critical security allies.

The ruling coalition willingly falls, partly out of a failure to revive Europe’s biggest economy through tech innovation – and a "dare to fail" culture.

What better way to tell a true holiday story than with singing – and knitting? In Sweden, an island choir comes together to celebrate community.

People with disabilities who live in this flood-prone area of South Sudan have a champion in Daniel Anyang. He delivers support and inclusion to vulnerable residents.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading efforts by the incoming Trump administration to cut the size of the federal government. But they can only make recommendations.