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Results from California’s closely watched gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries remain unresolved. Spencer Pratt’s lead over Nithya Raman has narrowed to 1% in the mayoral race, while former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is projected to advance to the gubernatorial election against Republican Steve Hilton.
The US Treasury will utilise Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in recovery efforts from damages incurred during the Iran war, according to sources. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed evaluations of the costs for repairs and potential asset access for financing, though specifics on the assets remain unclear.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in controversy ahead of Maine’s primary, facing accusations of abusive behaviour from former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield. He denies the claims and describes them as politically motivated. Platner’s past, including a Nazi symbol tattoo and subsequent explicit texts, continues to draw scrutiny.
Apple issues iPhone spyware alert and tells users to update iOS operating system after discovering a powerful spyware exploit.
AI-generated Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the new film As Deep As The Grave, a year after his death.
During a meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Donald Trump sharply criticised the UK’s wind energy policy, labelling windmills “unsightly” and detrimental to the environment. Following the discussion, Martin emphasised the importance of US-European relations and potential cooperation.
Trump says he’s ‘disappointed in Starmer’ over military support, declaring Keir “no Winston Churchill” amid ongoing tensions.
Donald Trump joked about merging Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, highlighting his recent focus on a united Ireland.
The United States is under scrutiny for deportations to El Salvador, where Human Rights Watch reports forced disappearances of Salvadoran deportees. President Nayib Bukele’s Terrorism Confinement Centre faces allegations of human rights violations. Families seek recourse amidst these concerns.
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