Polling in Ecuador closed with President Daniel Noboa poised for re-election, leading with nearly 50% in early counts—just enough to potentially bypass a runoff. Challenger Luisa Gonzalez trails at 38%. With only 40,000 votes tallied and millions cast, final results are pending in the country’s most critical election in decades.
Bulgaria’s caretaker government faces EU concerns over peace treaty ratification
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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister Gyurov emphasised the need for robust diplomatic ties with the United States while addressing concerns
Iran Escalates Tensions by Launching Ballistic Missiles at US Base
Dania Hirch
NICHOLAS BRENDON DIES
Actor Nicholas Brendon, known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died overnight at age 54 from natural causes.
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