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Two women are seeking Mexico’s presidency. But the race is about a man.

A win by Claudia Sheinbaum, protégé of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, could cement the grip of a party that already controls the presidency, both chambers of congress and two-thirds of Mexico’s governorships.

Sat May 4, 2024 13:03
Confident of victory over Ukraine, Russia exhibits Western war trophies

The exhibition comes just ahead of a May 9 Victory Day celebration that is very different from last year’s, when Russia was facing battlefield setbacks.

Sat May 4, 2024 12:12
In photos: At least 39 dead as historic flooding hits southern Brazil

Heavy rainfall brought the highest water levels recorded in more than 80 years to the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Sat May 4, 2024 11:12
Northern Gaza is in ‘full-blown famine,’ World Food Program leader says

While famine has not yet been officially declared in Gaza, director Cindy McCain said her remarks are based on what WFP has seen on the ground.

Sat May 4, 2024 09:10
U.S. tells Qatar to evict Hamas if it obstructs Israeli hostage deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Qatar’s prime minister to expel Hamas’s political leaders if the group rejects Israel’s latest cease-fire proposal.

Sat May 4, 2024 00:12
Canada arrests alleged hit squad members in killing of Sikh separatist

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told lawmakers last year that authorities were pursuing “credible allegations” linking the Indian government to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Fri May 3, 2024 21:54

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