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.
Body of British woman found in suitcase in abandoned building in Athens
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A British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building, prompting a criminal investigation into her death.
Italy delays €14.9bn SAFE loan decision, causing EU funding uncertainty
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Italy has yet to finalise its €14.9 billion SAFE defence loans as domestic issues delay the decision, causing frustration in Brussels. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani