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Smoke Detected in Nose of EgyptAir Jet Before It Was Lost
Automated communication systems on board the missing EgyptAir plane sent a series of warning messages, including an apparent flight control system fault and alarms detecting smoke in the nose of the aircraft. 311
U.K. Officials Debate ‘Brexit’ Effects
Treasury chief George Osborne said house prices would fall if Britain exits while Justice Secretary Michael Gove said staying in the bloc would swell the population and put the state health service under pressure.
Turkish Parliament Votes to Strip Lawmakers’ Immunity
Turkey’s parliament has voted to rescind immunity for a quarter of the nation’s lawmakers in a step that will likely destabilize this key NATO member.
Poland’s Government Says It Won’t Bow to EU Pressure
Poland’s government vowed on Friday it wouldn’t bow to European Union demands to change its overhaul of the country’s top court, setting the stage for an intensified fight.
Cuba's world-famous cigars combine richly flavored, slow-burning tobacco and a hand-rolling tradition going back hundreds of years. Here's a look inside the renowned El Laguito cigar factory in Havana.
Cuba’s Cigar Industry Isn’t Ready for Its Moment in U.S.
With the end of the U.S. trade embargo looming, the Cuban government aims to boost production, but tobacco fields lie fallow. 95
Streetwise
Should You Follow Berkshire Hathaway Into Apple Stock?
Most investors are lost most of the time, and a surprising number follow the Douglas Adams strategy: imitate someone who seems smarter, writes James Mackintosh. 64
Swift Banking Network Struggles With Wave of Cyberattacks
Gaps in security standards and poor communication about breaches have exposed vulnerabilities of the global money-transfer network.
Markets
The Intelligent Investor
Energy Funds: When Discounts Don’t Go Deep Enough
A type of investment that is up 11.5% so far this year, often pays hefty income and is trading at a discount might sound like perfection. It’s not, Jason Zweig writes.
Business
Google’s Modular Phones to Debut Next Year
Alphabet’s Google said it plans to start selling phones with modular, replaceable parts next year, two years later than initially planned.
Stricter Monitoring Urged at U.S. Nuclear Plants
U.S. nuclear facilities need more stringent measures in place to avoid fires or radioactive releases in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
The Highly Underrated Holy Roman Empire
Imperial passivity meant that individual rulers and states were largely left alone to govern as they wished. Mark Molesky reviews “Heart of Europe” by Peter H. Wilson.
Seven Decades of Hunting Down Nazis
At first punishment was meted swiftly. But those who could delay their day in court got off lightly. Frederick Taylor reviews “The Nazi Hunters” by Andrew Nagorski.
The Lost World of the English Country Home
No insider ever talked about “weekends”: The correct term was “a Saturday to Monday.” D.J. Taylor reviews “The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House, 1918-1939” by Adrian Tinniswood.
Scrap Your Swiffer. Use Wonder Bread Instead
Sliced white bread is great for cleaning books. Use stewed rhubarb to remove rust stains. Moira Hodgson reviews “Mind Your Manors: Tried-and-True British Household Cleaning Tips” by Lucy Lethbridge.
Food & Drink
WSJ. Magazine
The Big Easy’s Inventive New Eateries
New Orleans is a city with deep culinary roots. A decade after Hurricane Katrina, chefs like Nina Compton, Alon Shayna and John Besh are expanding its food scene in surprising ways.
Obituaries
David Collischon Spurred the Filofax Fad
British entrepreneur David Collischon helped turn the Filofax diary and address book into a coveted fashion accessory in the 1980s. He died April 14 at age 78.
Daniel Tully Helped Build Merrill Lynch Into a Top Bank
Daniel Tully rose to become chairman and chief executive of Merrill Lynch. One key to his business success was an ability connect almost instantly with people of all sorts. He died May 10 at age 84.
U.S. Election 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves as he arrives for a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan at the Republican National Committee Headquarters in Washington on May 12.
Trump Is Closing the Deal With GOP Elites
Republican leaders and donors, who for months took a frosty view of Donald Trump, significantly warmed to him this week as the fractured party began closing ranks behind its presumptive presidential nominee.
World
Israeli Defense Minister Ya’alon Resigns
Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon resigned from what is widely considered Israel’s second-most powerful position, amid maneuvering by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shore up his coalition.
Obama Aims to Deepen Ties on Asia Trip
President Barack Obama will try to turn the page on two deeply etched chapters of U.S. wartime history with trips next week to Vietnam and Japan, including a visit to Hiroshima.
Video
‘Angry Birds’ Owner Gambles With New Film Financing Model
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Rescued Chibok Girl Meets Nigerian President
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EgyptAir Flight 804: Debris Found in the Mediterranean
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Tennis
Nadal’s Plan to Take Back the French Open
At 29, Rafael Nadal, the best clay-court player in history, has worked to adjust his game, grappling with the anxieties of aging. This French Open could be a make-or-break moment.
Weekend Confidential
Bryan Cranston: From Walter White to the White House
The actor on his role as Lyndon Johnson in ‘All the Way’ and the benefits of delayed success.