Donald Trump crushes rivals with latest win

Donald Trump’s campaign for the Republican US presidential nomination is building a momentum that may sweep away challenges by Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, with his crushing win in the Nevada caucuses marking a third straight victory in state contests.

Florida senator Mr Rubio captured second place with fewer than 2,000 more votes than Texas senator Mr Cruz as final vote totals were reported.

Mr Trump, the billionaire New York businessman, can now claim victories in the west, the south and north east — a testament to his broad appeal among voters. His rivals are running out of time to stop him.