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Rockslide in Canada’s Banff National Park Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured

The hikers were struck by a cascade of sliding rocks on Thursday while traveling along a moderately difficult trail.

Chinese Tech Giants Have Big Ambitions in Brazil

Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.

Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall in Mexico as a Major Storm

The storm had been a Category 4 hurricane as it bore down from the eastern Pacific toward Mexico. The authorities ordered evacuations in Oaxaca and Guerrero.

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico’s Coast as Category 3 Storm

“If you are in low-lying areas, near rivers, near waterways, it is best for you to go to shelters,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

Trump Skips Zelensky Meeting as G7 Talks End With Little for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped to secure more support from the Group of 7 nations, but the crisis in the Middle East was seen as a more urgent priority.

U.S. Revokes Visa of Former Panamanian President Who Criticized Trump Deal

Two politicians who spoke out against recent accords between the United States and Panama lost their permission to travel to the United States.

How ‘Passengers’ Retooled After a Performer’s Injury

The company presenting the train travel-themed show at the Perelman Performing Arts Center faced a stressful predicament when a performer was suddenly sidelined.

A Traveler Waits in the Stars for Those Willing to Learn How to Look

A new book shows that the Northern Dene people of Alaska and Canada have known far more about the stars than an earlier generation of scientists were willing to acknowledge.

At G7, Trump Renews Embrace of Putin Amid Rift With Allies

President Trump opened his remarks at the Group of 7 gathering of industrialized nations by criticizing the decision to expel Russia from the bloc after Moscow’s 2014 “annexation” of Crimea.

Flattery or Discipline? The Difficult Task of Managing Trump.

Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney deployed both methods on the first day of the Group of 7 summit in Alberta to keep Mr. Trump focused and avoid drama.

Israel Strikes Iran State Broadcaster, Widening Attacks

Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.

36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban

The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a State Department cable. The president already imposed a full or partial ban on citizens of 19 countries.

In the Dominican Republic, Las Terrenas Abounds With Lush, Endless Beaches

In Las Terrenas, a lush corner of the Dominican Republic, the ceviche practically swims into your bowl, and the soft sand and palm trees seem to have no end.

As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper

In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.

In Mexico, Thousands Ran for Office, Few Voted and One Party Dominated It All

Low turnout and fears over democratic backsliding marked Mexico’s shift to electing judges, which opens the way for the Morena party to dominate courts.

Can Canada Beef Up Its Military After Decades of Atrophy?

To help shift the country away from its dependence on the United States, Canada’s prime minister plans to spend billions to revitalize its military and meet a NATO spending goal.

What to Know About the G7 Summit in Canada: Who Attends, Agenda Items and More

President Trump left the G7 summit early and abruptly to deal with the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, 95, Dies; Led Nicaragua After Civil War

The first woman to lead a Central American country, she served in the 1990s after the nation had been shaken by political strife.

Group of 7 Mountain Summit Time

Canada is hosting the major global meeting with President Trump and other world leaders. Here’s what to expect.

In a Mexico Border Town Famed for Crossings, ‘There Are No Migrants’

Tijuana long served as a gateway for legal and illegal crossings between Mexico and Southern California. But its shelters have now thinned out and migrants have left its streets.