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.
European Commission clears Olivér Várhelyi of spying allegations
Iris East
The European Commission cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi of allegations related to a spying network targeting Commission staff, concluding its investigation without evidence of wrongdoing.
Mum and partner sentenced for fatal assault on son, 2, resulting in brain damage
News Desk
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Mum Zoe Coutts and boyfriend Scott O’Connor have been sentenced to 27 years for inflicting severe injuries on her two-year-old son,