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California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live

Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airSome of the most crucial races to flip are now set for November, with massive spending expected in contests seen as toss-ups, but even in those rated to lean toward Republicans given the national headwinds against the party in power.In New Jersey, Democrats nominated former healthcare executive and US navy veteran Rebecca Bennett after a crowded primary to take on Republican congressman Tom Kea... Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats.Among the most watched races are: a New Jersey Democrat who could oust a Republican incumbent absent with a mystery medical issue for months; sever...

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Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes

Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s main international airport and the United States and Iran exchanged strikes. British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a year earlier, Nationwide reportsEurozone factories were hit by the biggest jump in input costs in four years last month.The Iran war drove up the cost of raw materials and intermediate goods, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers at European manufacturers.Although euro area manufacturers reported an expansion for a fourth successive month in May, the sector is showing signs of struggling under the weight of risi...

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WATCH: Mystery men seen entering and emerging from manholes in Brooklyn, Queens

New York City police are working to identify men seen in video opening manholes and going into sewers. The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

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California primaries results: Governor's race not yet projected

Voters headed to the polls on June 2, 2026. Mixed picture emerges from races across the US, as Trump’s pick fails in Iowa.

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Parliamentary elections in Armenia: What’s at stake

Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot.

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Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field in Devon

Emergency services at scene of incident at Sourton Down, near OkehamptonA Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, police have confirmed.Emergency services are at the scene of the incident at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. Helicopter crashes into field in Devon26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorge ThorpeDevonGoogleDevon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were dealing with a helicopter crash near OkehamptonA helicopter has crashed into a field in an incident police have called "ongoing".Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were at the scene in the Sourton Down area of Devon, near Okehampton.A road closure was put in place at about 05:00 BST on the A386 between the A30 at Sour...

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UK: Protest erupts over student murder

Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak.

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Parliamentary elections mark 'historical moment' for Armenia, expert says

Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections, which could reshape the country's ties with Russia and the West, mark a "historic moment" for the country, according to Ulrich Schmid, Professor of Eastern European Studies at the University of St Gallen. Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot.

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Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions

As Ethiopia formally counts the votes following Monday's election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa.

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UK: Protest erupts over student murder

Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak.

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US plans extra tariffs for 60 countries over forced labor

A new wave of Trump tariffs could unsettle US trade partners which have already signed new trade deals or have been negotiating them for months.

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US strikes Qeshm Island, Iran retaliates on Kuwait and Bahrain

As uncertainty swirls over the fate of the negotiations between Iran and the US, tit-for-tat violence erupted in the Gulf. The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman. Ms.

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Peabo Bryson, singer behind 'Beauty and the Beast' and more dies at 75

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George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Disgraced former congressman said to have put bet on whether he would be at Trump’s State of the Union speechFederal authorities are investigating whether George Santos, the disgraced former Republican congressman from New York, engaged in insider trading by betting on a prediction market on his own attendance to the State of the Union address, multiple news outlets reported on Tuesday.Santos allegedly placed a bet on Kalshi, a popular online prediction market, over whether he would be in attend... The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race

California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011. The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.

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CBS fires Scott Pelley after clash over ‘60 Minutes’

Sacking escalates bitter confrontation between newsroom and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss Pelley reportedly rebuked ousting of show’s executive producer, executive editor and two top correspondentsScott Pelley, a veteran 60 Minutes correspondent, called out CBS News management in a heated meeting on Monday morning, attacking the network’s decision on Thursday to fire the show’s executive producer, executive editor, and two fellow correspondents, Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, as part of a broader overhaul of the show, sources tell the Guardian.During a meeting of the show’s staff a...

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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Four people have sustained minor to moderate injuries in a bear attack at Fukushima Steel Works in Japan. Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

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Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa

Mr. Josh Turek pictured in Waukee, Iowa, on Sunday.

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CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week. Veteran journalist says executives pushed unverified claims and gave politicians a say in interviewsThe longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, who was fired by CBS News on Tuesday after clashing with the network’s new management, issued a public statement accusing the network’s new executives of silencing employees and claiming they instructed him “to inject falsehoods and bias” into his reporting.“‘60’ has been the number-one program in America for decades because our beloved audience...

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Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder

Demonstration follows family’s plea for death not to be used to create divisionHundreds of people gathered outside a Southampton police station to protest against the murder of Henry Nowak and dozens clashed with police close to the home of his killer, Vickrum Digwa.The far-right activist Tommy Robinson was among speakers who addressed the crowd outside Southampton central police station at the “Justice for Henry Nowak” protest. Authorities in Britain are investigating police officers who handcuffed a student, Henry Nowak, while he was dying, in a case that been increasingly politicized.

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Trump administration is scrapping the $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’

DOJ’s agreement with President Donald Trump to bar future audits into his or his family’s past tax records will remain. However, Todd Blanche said the IRS will still be prohibited from auditing Donald Trump, his family and related entities‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fundThe federal government is abandoning an effort to create a $1.8bn secretive fund to compensate Donald Trump’s allies, but is maintaining an agreement that prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from auditing Trump, his family and related entities, the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Tu...

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Prosus Gets Until Oct. 11 for Delivery Hero Sale After Uber Bid

The European Commission is planning to extend a critical deadline for Prosus NV to sell down a stake in Delivery Hero SE to October, buying the investor some meaningful time to thwart another possible takeover attempt of the food delivery service by Uber Technologies Inc. Investment group held talks with other shareholders in bid to strengthen bargaining position over takeover

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Trump names inexperienced ally Bill Pulte as intelligence chief

Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday, while allowing him to keep his housing and mortgage oversight roles. Pulte will take over the role of acting director of national intelligence after the departure of Tulsi Gabbard.