Storms destroyed homes and injured several people in Iowa and Nebraska, including in Omaha. A tornado also hit near Des Moines.

A powerful president and a popular rival highlight an election that has already featured fights, arrests and accusations of intimidation.

Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.

A flurry of arrests this week reflect the continent’s newly toughened response to Beijing’s espionage activities and political meddling.