Storm Hilary battering southern California with heavy rains

A state of emergency has been declared in the US state of California, as Tropical Storm Hilary has brought torrential rain and the risk of flooding. Los Angeles facing freak event as it's rare to have more than a sprinkling of rain in the summer months.

In Canada, soldiers have been mobilised to fight huge wildfires that are continuing to spread across the country.

China attempts to boost its flagging economy, the world's second biggest.

And a left-wing candidate is ahead in Ecuador's presidential election, which has been marred by violence and the killing of some politicians.