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California governor’s race deadlocked with nearly 60% of the votes counted

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field with slow process of vote counting still underway

The Guardian - US

Colombia's soccer jersey isn't just about sports. It's become a symbol of political division

Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become the subject of controversy during the country's bitterly disputed presidential election

The Independent UK

Who Is Mick Gatto? Former Boxer and Melbourne Underworld Figure Taken Into Custody After Police Raid Over Financial Offences

Former boxer Mick Gatto has been arrested by Victoria Police as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences linked to the construction industry. The investigation remains ongoing.

International Business Times UK

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New Solomons PM seeks treaty with Australia, rethinking pact with China

CANBERRA - The Solomon Islands will negotiate ‌a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new prime minister said on Wednesday. Matthew Wale is a veteran opposition figure who has been critical of China in the past

Bangkok Post

California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

The Guardian - US

Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff but challenger yet to be determined

Incumbent leads in primary, but with less than 50% of votes must face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman

The Guardian - US

Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

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Man barricades himself inside US bank with hostages

Police are on the scene in Bakersfield, California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.

AAP

Minister dismisses Labor colleague Ed Husic’s criticism of secondhand Aukus submarines deal as ‘disingenuous’

Pat Conroy says three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the US will be cheaper to buy and run

The Guardian - AU

California: suspect in Bakersfield bank hostage standoff shot dead by police

Police said suspect, who had a bomb strapped to his body, was shot dead by FBI early Wednesday morning

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fresh strikes

Trump’s attempts to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran remain in jeopardy – key US politics stories from Tuesday 2 June

The Guardian - US

‘The ball won’t roll’: Mexico’s striking teachers threaten to disrupt World Cup days before kick-off

Teachers associated with the CNTE union are calling for salary raises and the reversal of pension laws

The Guardian - AU

Two men charged with trying to smuggle vials of mpox virus into the US

Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe are expected to appear in federal court in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Midterm primaries 2026: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Iowa superintendent says 2 students were among victims in family mass shooting

An Iowa school superintendent says two of the six people who died in a fatal shooting that authorities believe was carried out by a relative were students in his district

The Guardian - US

‘Election lies’ could take hold if results in California take weeks, officials warn

Governor expresses worry as deluge of last-minute ballots and slow system could delay results in tightest races

Bangkok Post

'I can't breathe': Outrage after UK police handcuff dying student

SOUTHAMPTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

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The Guardian - UK

British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say

Craig and Lindsay Foreman given 10-year sentences in February for alleged espionage, which they deny

The Guardian - US

Trump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since March

Tom Kean has been out with health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for general election

Reason

Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag

The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct. [UPDATE: I had originally called this a preliminary injunction, but it is technically a temporary restraining order.]

The Guardian - US

White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled for July after shooting

Trump, who was swiftly evacuated from April gala after incident, confirmed his attendance at summer event

The Independent UK

Trump administration wants to close the watchdog investigating West Virginia’s chemical disasters

President Trump has proposed cutting funding for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, a federal agency that investigates chemical disasters

The Guardian - US

New Jersey sues Geo Group, private operator of Delaney Hall ICE facility

State demands access for health inspectors amid reports of ‘inhumane conditions’ at site of protests and hunger strike

The Independent UK

Florida beach toll booth attendant killed when truck slammed into her station

Witnesses said it looked like the driver was trying to drive away from the crash but got stuck in the sand

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