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.
Italian police raid luxury brands over alleged labour exploitation
Iris East
Italian police have conducted raids at the offices of luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, amid allegations of labour exploitation involving Chinese subcontractors. This investigation
Arlington Bridge deconstruction begins, says Winnipeg mayor
News Desk
The century-old bridge connecting north and south Winnipeg is being dismantled following its closure in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg began the deconstruction process