Dramatic shift in LA mayoral candidates’ odds of winning as ballot counting stretches on
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Either Alexander Zverev or Flavio Cobolli will win their first Grand Slam title on Sunday
· Bbcsport
Feds Launch Probe Into California's Elections
Days after California’s primary election, the votes are still being counted, and the winners are still unknown, and no one, save for California officials, seems happy about it.
· Tyler Durden
Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government
Pope Leo XIV has started his official visit to Spain by praising its government's opposition to wars as well as its support for migrants.
· Tom McArthur
Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell won the season-opening race in Australia but has been beaten by Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in every grand prix since
· Bbcsport
Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day commemoration speech on Saturday to warn Europe about an invasion of “dangerous ideologies,” urging the continent to act against mass immigration.
· Jones Hayden
Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
The King's nephew, Peter Phillips, married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony in Gloucestershire on Saturday, which was attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
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· Hanjin Lew
SKorea ballot shortage protests continue, calls for new vote grow
SEOUL — Thousands of South Koreans continued to protest on Saturday over ballot paper shortages that disrupted this week's local elections, with demonstrators demanding a new vote.
· Agence France-Presse
Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’
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· Titus Wu
Drone-watching: How Ukraine keeps hitting its EU backers
Ukraine has launched hundreds of long-range drones at Russia, with many targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, including oil terminals – and a significant portion of EU members have cheered on the strikes.
· RT
Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'
A high-end fizzy drink brand sold in Waitrose and Asda is recalling cans of one flavour over fears they "may rupture unexpectedly", posing a risk of injury.
· Olivia Ireland
England move closer to victory over New Zealand on wet day at Lord's
Ravindra bowled for eight by Robinson
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Scientists bake bread with yeast from 5,300-year-old mummy
Scientists have baked sourdough bread using ancient yeast harvested from a 5,300-year-old mummy’s insides and skin, according to Eurac Research.
· RT
Churchill dropped from UK banknotes over ‘elitist’ image – Telegraph
The Bank of England’s decision to remove historical figures such as Winston Churchill from banknotes came after research commissioned by the regulator concluded that they were “elitist and divisive,” The Telegraph reported on Friday.
· RT
Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign
Henry Slade's 10th try of the season put Exeter in control early in the second half
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98-year-old beaten with broomstick in NYC by woman handing out flyers for Democratic Socialist of America candidate
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· Tina Moore
Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
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Antonelli's 'magic lap' pips Verstappen to Monaco pole
Kimi Antonelli has won the past four grands prix to lead the drivers' championship by 43 points from Mercedes team-mate George Russell
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Glasgow stunned by Bulls fightback in URC semi-final
Bulls reached their fourth URC final in five years
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Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends
Mirra Andreeva is the first teenager to win the Roland Garros women's singles title since Iga Swiatek in 2020
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AI rivals back DNA rules to limit bioweapons risk in rare show of unity
Executives from leading AI companies have joined biotechnology experts in an urgent call to mandate safety screening for synthetic DNA purchases. In a public letter addressed to the US Congress, the signatories argue that rapid advances in AI could increase the risk of biological weapons being developed.
· RT
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again as Putin’s Davos wraps up
Ukraine launched a drone attack near St. Petersburg overnight, hitting the area again just before the last day of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum in the city.
· Clea Caulcutt
Tribute to 'loving' man who died in lake tragedy
The family of a man who died after getting into difficulty in a lake in Nottinghamshire during recent hot weather have paid tribute to a "loving person".
· Owen Shipton
ICC states should respect judges' report on prosecutor, says Norway’s deputy foreign minister
Norway’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Kravik, has urged member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to avoid “a perception of politicisation of the process” as they vote on the fate of the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
· Middleeasteye
Trump cries ‘steal’ over slow California vote count, but anti-fraud system works, say experts
State’s tortoise-like pace is byproduct of system of verifications and opportunities for voters to fix errors
· Roque Planas
Peculiar alliance with visiting pope a blessing for Spain’s Sánchez
MADRID — Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a weeklong visit to Spain at a politically convenient moment for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose scandal-hit government finds itself on the same side as the pontiff on some of the most contentious issues in global politics.
· Guy Hedgecoe, Hannah Roberts
Royals turn out for Peter Phillips and NHS nurse's wedding
The King and Queen were greeted by cheers from well-wishers as they arrived at the wedding of the Princess Royal's son.
· Leigh Boobyer
Alas Pilipinas banks on experience to cop first win in 2026 AVC Cup
CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Even as doubts hounded the Alas Pilipinas women’s national volleyball team as it only has a short time to prepare for the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup, the veteran-laden squad delivered a promising performance in their campaign opener.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Israeli Ambassador To France Accused Of 'Foreign Interference' After Election Remarks
The Israeli ambassador to France has been accused of "foreign interference" after saying he would prefer "anyone rather than Jean-Luc Melenchon" to win the 2027 presidential election.
· Tyler Durden
ICC states should respect judges' report on prosecutor, says Norway’s deputy foreign minister
Norway’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Kravik, has urged member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to avoid “a perception of politicisation of the process” as they vote on the fate of the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
· Middleeasteye
People Power group condemns Sandiganbayan decision on Marcoses
The Buhay ang People Power Campaign Network on Saturday hit out at the decision of the Sandiganbayan in dismissing the last forfeiture case against the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth.
· Aric John Sy Cua
What Colombia's presidential candidates could mean for the Amazon
People walk through a part of the Amazon River that shows signs of drought in Santa Sofia, on the outskirts of Leticia, Colombia, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File)
· Steven Grattan
Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row
Three British men have admitted killing a restaurant owner in Canada.
· Morag Kinniburgh
South Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
The shortage prevented some citizens from voting in the local elections this week, prompting the National Election Commission chief to resign
· Reuters
South Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
The shortage prevented some citizens from voting in the local elections this week, prompting the National Election Commission chief to resign
· Reuters
US and Iran exchange strikes, threatening fragile ceasefire
The U.S. said its forces intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrein, which were fired after the American military shot down drones and targeted Iranian radar sites, in another escalation that threatens a shaky ceasefire in the region.
· Clea Caulcutt
Steven Spielberg makes surprise appearance at London pub quiz
American director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a central London pub during a quiz night focused on his own filmography.
· Rorey Bosotti
Graham Platner was an ‘a-hole extraordinaire’ as DC bartender: ‘troubled, dark’
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
Turkish fishing boat attacked off Crimea, leaving one dead
A Turkish-flagged fishing boat sank after being attacked in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea, leaving one crew member dead and four others injured, Türkiye’s Coast Guard has said.
· RT
US doctor treated for Ebola released from German hospital
BERLIN — American doctor Peter Stafford on Saturday was discharged from Berlin's Charité hospital, where he was treated for Ebola, the hospital told POLITICO.
· Louis Westendarp
Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect.
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The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
Henry Nowak's mum and dad were being shown round the Victorian maze that is the Houses of Parliament when they heard politicians talking about their 18-year-old son's murder.
· Laura Kuenssberg
Colombian far-right candidate is latest Trumpian Latin American to ride anti-incumbent wave
Abelardo de la Espriella, promising an iron-fist approach to crime, leads polls in country’s presidential runoff election
· Tiago Rogero
How Tom Homan became Trump’s go-to negotiator in immigration battles
The decision to deploy the border czar to Newark reflects a playbook the administration is increasingly relying on.
· Myah Ward
Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has launched an investigation after confirming it attacked a vehicle carrying Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning.
· Sean Seddon
Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Russian authorities say Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosts the final day of Russia's annual economic forum.
· Vitaly Shevchenko
Protesters boo new Hungarian PM over EU migration pact (VIDEO)
Protesters marched through central Budapest on Friday, chanting “traitor” as they denounced Prime Minister Peter Magyar over the EU Migration Pact.
· RT
UK hits back after Vance’s comments over murder of British teenager
The U.K. government denounced “people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division,” after U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s comments over the death of British teenager Henry Nowak.
· Clea Caulcutt
Six charged with violent disorder after Nowak protest
Six men have been charged following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak.
· BBC News