Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela. By Simon Romero and Anatoly Kurmanaev ...

A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way. By Scott Dance The star of “The Hills,” whose house burned ...

Russians find a refuge on the beaches of Sanya from sanctions and “sideways looks,” toasting the New Year beside a Chinese nuclear submarine base. By Andrew Higgins and Gilles Sabrié The Marinera, ...