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. Heavy rain could...
Spain beat England to win Women’s World Cup – BBC News
Spain have beaten England 1-0 in a tense Women’s World Cup final. Olga Carmona’s strike on the half-hour mark was enough to earn victory for La Roja on their first appearance in a Women’s World Cup...
‘Several politicians have lost their lives to the gang violence shaking Ecuador’ • FRANCE 24
In recent weeks, several politicians have lost their lives to the gang violence shaking Ecuador. The most high-profile assasination was that of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption crusader...
Hurricane Hilary: US Navy pulls ships out of San Diego as California braces for storm – BBC News
The US Navy has pulled its ships out of San Diego as the city braces for the arrival of Hurricane Hilary. The storm has already battered areas of Baja California and Mexico and is expected to head deep into the US...
ECOWAS delegation met ousted president Mohamed Bazoum
Niger’s coup leader has proposed a three-year transition to civilian rule. Abdourhmane Tiani has been meeting with a delegation of West African leaders in the capital Niamey. His pledge comes amid preparations by...
Spain makes history with first Women’s World Cup win • FRANCE 24 English
Spain made history in winning its first Women’s World Cup title on Sunday with a 1-0 win over England. The victory made La Roja the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 and senior world titles at the same...
Devastating floods hit two-thirds of Slovenia | Focus on Europa
Floods have devastated two-thirds of Slovenia. Many villages are cut off from the outside world. The Balkan country is struggling with the worst natural disaster in its history.