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.
USA defeat Paraguay 4-1 in winning start to World Cup campaign
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The United States started their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Key performances from Folarin Balogun, who
Putin acknowledges Ukrainian attacks are impacting Russian economy and society
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President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that increased Ukrainian attacks are damaging the Russian economy and society, particularly targeting infrastructure essential for oil and gas exports.