Americas

Former president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly been indicted over Saudi diamonds.
World
MAURICIO SAVARESE and GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA

Brazil’s ex-president indicted over Saudi diamonds

It is Jair Bolsonaro’s second indictment since leaving office.

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An astronaut has captured jaw-dropping pictures of destructive Hurricane Beryl from space.
World
Staff Writers

Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as toll rises to nine

Smaller islands are taking stock of the devastation with the death toll from flooding and deadly winds expected to climb.

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Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the southeast Caribbean before crossing into open water. (AP PHOTO)
World
Danica Coto

At least two dead as Hurricane Beryl tears through southeast Caribbean

Officials have warned residents in flood-prone areas to prepare for evacuation.

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A fourth person has been arrested over the murders of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, and their American friend, who were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico.
Americas
Lauren Price

Fourth person arrested over murders of Perth brothers

A fourth person has been arrested over the murders of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, and their American friend, who were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico.

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People search for recyclable items in garbage debris in a flooded river in Metalio, El Salvador.
World
Marcos Aleman

Death toll rises as heavy rains hammer Central America

Two weather systems have pounded southern Mexico and Central America with one expected to intensify into the season’s first named storm.

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The World Health Organisation says a 59-year-old resident of Mexico with avian flu died in April.
World
Staff Writers

First global bird flu A(H5N2) human death confirmed

The World Health Organisation says a death related to a confirmed human case of infection with A(H5N2) subtype of bird flu is the first of its kind globally.

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Ruling party presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum will become Mexico's first female president. (AP PHOTO)
World
Kylie Madry and Valentine Hilaire

Leftist set to become Mexico's first female president

Mexico's elections have been the most violent in modern history, with the killing of 38 candidates, as the country is set to elect its first female leader.

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The moment a stage collapsed at a Mexican presidential rally, leaving five people dead.
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World
Staff writers

WATCH: Shocking moment stage collapse leaves nine dead

A high gust of wind toppled the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, killing at least nine people, injuring 50 and trapping others, the state’s governor said.

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AMELIA BRACE: Americans have either forgiven or forgotten Trump’s chaotic final year in power.
Opinion
Amelia Brace

Americans have either forgiven or forgotten Trump’s chaos

AMELIA BRACE: When considering which way to vote, Ronald Reagan famously encouraged Americans to ask themselves whether they are better off today than they were four years ago.

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View of the flooded Lake Guaiba as a storm brews in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.
World
Sa Pessoa

Brazil’s tide of fear as floods leave 100 dead, 150 missing

Heavy rains and flooding in Rio Grande do Sul since last week have displaced more than 230,000 with the death toll set to rise.

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The 'shattered' partner of slain Aussie surfer Callum Robinson - who was murdered alongside his brother Jake and friend Jack in Mexico - has shared a sweet voice message he left for her before his death.
Americas
Georgina Noack

Partner of slain surfer shares devastating voice message

The ‘shattered’ partner of Callum Robinson, who was murdered alongside his brother Jake and friend Jack on a surfing trip in Mexico, has shared a heartbreaking voice message that he left for her.

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People flee as smoke billows from the Ministry of Finance building behind them in Port-au-Prince.
World
Danica COto and Edith M. Lederer

Haiti gang violence sparks exodus of 53,000 in three weeks

Since criminal gangs began attacking government institutions in February, more than 3 million people have fled Port-au-Prince.

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Soldiers guard the entrance of the international airport in Port-au-Prince in Haiti.
World
Joshua Goodman

Gangs in battle for Haiti airport as violence escalates

Journalists witnessed an armoured truck on the tarmac of Toussaint Louverture International Airport firing on gangs trying to enter the grounds.

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their separate party primaries in Michigan.
World
Staff Writers

Joe Biden, Donald Trump win Michigan primaries

US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have won the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in Michigan, projected results show.

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Donald Trump’s road back to the White House received another boost after he easily beat Republican rival Nikki Haley in her home state.
Politics
Staff Writers

Trump wins South Carolina, beating Haley in home state

Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina.

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