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Hilton and Becerra emerge as front-runners in California governor primary, positioning for November election showdown. Republican commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have emerged as the leading contenders in California’s open primary for governor, positioning themselves to likely face each other in the November 3...

UAE tanker hit in Iranian drone strike leaks fuel off Oman coast, raising environmental concerns in Gulf waters A unit of state owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has confirmed that one of its tankers struck in a recent Iranian drone attack has leaked a small amount of fuel off...

Trump’s troop cuts in Germany raise doubts over US commitment to NATO and European security cooperation. European officials say efforts to keep the United States firmly anchored in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are facing fresh uncertainty after Donald Trump ordered a reduction of American troops in Germany. The decision...

Sinaloa governor steps aside as US accuses him of cartel ties, raising pressure on Mexico over corruption and sovereignty concerns. The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state has stepped aside as a local investigation begins after the United States accused him of links to a drug cartel. Ruben Rocha said he...

Pope Leo condemns prison abuses in Equatorial Guinea, urging justice reforms, dignity for inmates, and broader respect for human rights. Pope Leo criticised prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea as he concluded his Africa tour, calling on authorities to reform the justice system and uphold the dignity of inmates. During a...