Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal

The deal to acquire the Hollywood behemoth’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.Netflix has never tried an acquisition even remotely close to this size.

B Brooks Barnes, Lauren Hirsch and Nicole Sperling

Why the Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery May Not Be Over Yet

Netflix struck a deal to buy one of Hollywood’s most storied studios. But a scorned rival, and the Trump administration, may put up a fight.The fierce bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery has taken a decisive turn.

A Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Grady McGregor

Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’

America’s goal should be “to help Europe correct its current trajectory,” the administration said in its new National Security Strategy.President Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the political leadership in Europe.

M Michael D. Shear, Jeanna Smialek and Lara Jakes

Trump Wants Maduro to Go. Here’s Who Could Replace Him in Venezuela.

Several senior Venezuelan officials and opposition politicians would have a claim to power in a transition, but all would face difficulties.President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela holding a sword during a speech last month. Should he end up losing power, his potential replacement would be largely dete

A Anatoly Kurmanaev

Best Albums of 2025

The rising Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year.

J Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz

Elon Musk Loves What Mario Nawfal Has to Say

Mario Nawfal has a knack for getting Mr. Musk’s attention online, and for turning that into big business.Mario Nawfal in his home in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Lebanese Australian entrepreneur, he draws engagement from Elon Musk on X like nobody else.

K Ken Bensinger

FIFA’s Leader Often Flatters Trump. Now, He’s Awarding a Peace Prize.

Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.President Trump, holding a replica of the men’s World Cup, with Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, in the Oval Office in August. Mr. Trump later asked

T Tariq Panja and Luke Broadwater

Trump’s Relationship With the President of FIFA

Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, FIFA, has lauded President Trump at almost every opportunity, even starting a FIFA Peace Prize after Mr. Trump didn’t win the Nobel. Luke Broadwater, a White House reporter, describes the bromance.

L Luke Broadwater, Karen Hanley and James Surdam

What We Know About the Arrest in the D.C. Pipe Bomb Case

The arrest came after years of false leads and speculation over who planted the bombs near the Capitol before the Jan. 6 riot.F.B.I. Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speak at a news conference following the arrest in the D.C. pipe bomber investigation.

D Dan Watson, Alan Feuer, Glenn Thrush and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

An Alaskan Village Confronts Its Changing Climate: Rebuild or Relocate?

After a devastating storm, the people who fled a remote coastal village face an existential question.Maggie Paul in her hotel room in Anchorage after her home was destroyed by Typhoon Halong. However long it takes to rebuild the village, Ms. Paul said, “I will wait.”

S Scott Dance and Katie Basile

The Year in Lists

The end of year recaps can be dizzying. But they’re also full of gold.A screen showing Spotify Wrapped in London.

S Sam Sifton

EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine

The case over online transparency has become a flashpoint between the European Union and the Trump administration.The fine on Friday could be the first of several that Elon Musk’s X faces in the European Union.

A Adam Satariano and Kate Conger