European diplomats ‘terrified’ at prospect of Trump winning in 2024, report says
Trump is neck-and-neck with Biden in early opinion polls
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US southwest on high alert as Hurricane Hilary approaches from Mexico
States across the typically arid US southwest were racing Saturday to prepare for life-threatening flooding forecast as Hurricane Hilary approaches from Mexico, where damage and one death were reported.
Guatemala votes in tense runoff, with fears of meddling
Guatemalans head to the polls Sunday in a presidential runoff marked by the harassment of a surprise frontrunner, who has fired up voters with his promises to end the rot of corruption.
Ecuadorians choosing a new president amid increasing violence that may intimidate voters
Ecuador is holding a special election Sunday to pick a new president, with police and soldiers on guard against unprecedented violence, including the assassination of a candidate this month.
Storm Hilary makes landfall in Mexico, carrying deluge to California
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall along Mexico’s Baja California coast Sunday as concerns mounted over the storm causing what could be deadly flash flooding in the border city of Tijuana, Southern California and places as far north as Idaho that rar…
Hollywood machete attack leaves one injured as police hunt for suspect
According to police, the victim sustained injuries from a machete attack, including lacerations to the chest
Ecuadorians choosing a new president amid increasing violence that may scare away voters
More than 100,000 police and soldiers have taken up positions to protect people voting for Ecuador’s next president
Guatemalans head to the polls, hoping their new leader will bring real change
Guatemalans will elect a new president Sunday after a tumultuous campaign, hoping that the country’s next leader will provide relief from rising prices and get a handle on crime and corruption
Tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil begins to be offloaded near Texas despite Tehran threats
An American-owned oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil has begun offloading its cargo near Texas
Canada wildfires: thousands told to flee in British Columbia, as drone-flying tourists criticised
Minister says it is a matter of life and death for residents near city of Kelowna, as drone operators warned against ‘irresponsible’ activity in fire areasOfficials in the Canadian province of British Columbia have implored tens of thousands of residen…