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In the end it wasn’t even close. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was swept to victory in Mexico’s presidential election on a wave of hope and desperation.The disillusionment of many of this country’s 100 million people saw them turn for the first time in history to a candidate from a non-establishment party.For weeks the opinion polls have shown “AMLO” miles ahead of his rivals, and the public stayed true to their word on election day.They have put their faith in a man who has promised to tackle corruption and crime, rejuvenate the economy and work from the ground up rather than…

Leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has won Mexico’s presidential election with more than 50% of votes, according to an official quick. The former mayor of Mexico City winning between 53% and 53.8% of the vote, according to a projection by the National Electoral Institute, based on a sample of polling stations.It gave Ricardo Anaya of the conservative National Action Party (PAN) between 22.1% and 22.8%, Jose Antonio Meade of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) between 15.7% and 16.3%, and independent candidate Jaime Rodriguez between 5.3% and 5.5%. 0:46 Video: AMLO: Has Mexico found match for Trump? Governing party…

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost on Britain’s high streets during the first half of this year. According to the Press Association, some 50,000 people have been made redundant or have had their jobs threatened, most of them in the big name chains.Retailers have struggled through the first six months of the year, with falling consumer confidence, soaring business rates and Brexit’s effect on inflation.In June alone, more than 6,000 jobs were put at risk at House of Fraser and 5,100 threatened when Poundworld went into administration.Toys R Us and Maplin collapsed earlier in the year and hundreds…

Extracting the word of the Spirit for the month of July from Psalm 126:1-2, the BLW President announced it a ‘Month of Laughter’: “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.” “There are things that will suddenly happen, because the word of blessing has gone forth. The manifestation of your faith, you will see: sudden blessings; sudden restorations; sudden open doors. It will be like a dream,” the BLW President announced…

An MP has called for bouncy castles in public areas to be banned temporarily after the death of a girl in Norfolk. The little girl, who has not been named, was thrown 20ft in the air from the castle on Gorleston beach on Sunday morning.She died of her injuries in hospital.Robert Halfon, the Conservative MP for Harlow, Essex – where seven-year-old Summer Grant was killed when a bouncy castle blew free from its moorings in 2016 – wants politicians to consider a temporary ban. After two horrific tragedies, Government need to look at update of regulations and inspection regime and…

At least 40 people have died following a crash which saw a bus plunge off a Himalayan mountain road and into a 700ft-deep ravine, officials have said. Police say a rescue operation is ongoing to reach casualties and that others are injured after the accident in the Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, northern India.About 45 passengers were said to be on board the 28-seater bus, which was travelling from Bhoan to Ramnagar.There are differing reports on the number of dead and injured from the scene, but police have said at least 40 of those on board have died.”Rescue operations are…

The economics on display at the weekly Colonia Doctores antiques market in Mexico City are of the most basic kind. Cash changes hands, a bit of bargaining takes place, all based on the laws of supply and demand – you can even buy a stack of old peso notes.But on most people’s minds are the bigger economic questions facing the country this weekend. 0:46 Video: AMLO: Has Mexico found match for Trump? Donald Trump’s trade war is likely to hit Mexicans harder than anyone and the country’s next president will have to confront that.The favourite, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has…

Twenty-two fire engines are on the scene as moorland near Bolton continues to be ravaged by “rapidly developing, aggressive” wildfires after two huge blazes merged into one. The week-long battle around Winter Hill, which is a key communications hub for the North West, was declared a major incident on Saturday and pedestrians and motorists have been urged to stay away.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the number of crews was reduced overnight, but full firefighting operations are under way again this morning. Image: Crew efforts have been cut short due to the increasing danger Firefighters had been making progress with…

A top City fund manager is trying to broker an 11th-hour peace deal at the warring conglomerate Stobart Group that would involve installing the veteran businessman Allan Leighton as the company’s interim chairman. Sky News has learnt that M&G Investments, which is part of the FTSE-100 insurance giant Prudential, has approached Mr Leighton about taking on the chairmanship of Southend Airport-owner Stobart on a temporary basis.Under its plan, M&G, which holds about 5% of Stobart, would secure the incumbent chairman Iain Ferguson’s resignation before a vote on his future is scheduled to take place at its AGM on Friday.Mr Leighton…

The Met Office has issued its first ever thunderstorm warning, with torrential rain, hail and lightning possible today. The yellow “be aware” warning for South West England and South Wales is in effect until 10pm.It comes as the UK continues to swelter in the grip of a heatwave that is expected to last for several more days.The Met Office said the heavy rain could lead to flooded homes and businesses and difficult driving conditions. Image: Severn Trent has asked its customers not to use hosepipes or water sprinklers Forecasters said: “Some 30mm-40mm of rain in an hour is possible.”Where surface…