How Did Venezuela Get Here?
A movement started by Hugo Chávez, promising power to the people, became an authoritarian regime, one that opponents say just stole an election.
2024
Olympic Surfing Comes to a ‘Poisoned’ Paradise
In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.
Bonsucro Certified Indian Sugar From Abusive Fields
Much of what consumers buy is marked “sustainable,” “humane” or “green.” In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses.
As U.S.-Iran Conflict Builds, Iraq Is Caught in Middle
The United States and Iran are at odds over the Gaza war as well as proposals for an American troop withdrawal from Iraq.
Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah
Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
U.S. and Other Countries Denounce Venezuela Election Results
The United States and many Latin American countries said President Nicolás Maduro cannot claim victory without the full release of vote counts.
Olympic Gymnast Suni Lee Overcame Stalkers, Kidney Disease and Doubt
Sunisa Lee, the all-around women’s champion at the Tokyo Olympics, overcame personal strife, family expectations and serious illness to get to Paris.
Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says
A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist.
Here’s What to Know About Venezuela’s Flawed Election
Stark irregularities and suppression efforts could plunge the country back into instability and economic decline.
African National Congress Expels Former President Jacob Zuma
The African National Congress severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election.