Ian Bludgeons Southwest Florida With Devastating Winds and Storm Surge

A huge stretch of coastline from Naples to Sarasota appeared severely affected by lapping brown waves that drowned streets, homes and cars as frightened residents sought refuge.

Russian Proxies in Ukraine Push Moscow to Annex Occupied Regions

The requests lent an air of formality to a process condemned by the West. They followed sham referendums in four regions in Ukraine that purported to put voters’ stamp of approval on joining Russia.