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.
NATO fighter jet shoots down stray Ukrainian drone over Lithuania
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A NATO fighter jet has shot down what is believed to be a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic region. Ukraine apologised for the unintended
First HS2 trains delayed until 2036 as costs soar to £107 billion | News UK
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UK MORNING BRIEFING
The HS2 project faces further delays, with trains now not expected to start running until 2036. Cost estimates have escalated to