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Xavier Becerra advances to California governor’s race in stunning primary comeback – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-06T01:01:51+00:00

Contender uncertain as ballot count continues between Democrat Tom Steyer and Republican Steve HiltonSign up for the Breaking News US emailNine out of 15 migrants deported from the US to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in April have returned to their home countries, Congo’s government, a migrant and her lawyer said on Friday.The 15 migrants arrived in Congo on 17 April as part of a bilateral agreement with the Trump administration announced two weeks earlier to accept third-country deportees from the US. Congo’s government said in a statement on Friday that “more than half” of the migra

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Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-06T00:20:14+00:00

Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin NewsomXavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory.Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democrat Tom Steyer , the environmental activist who championed progressive policies like universal healthcare and more taxes on billionaires like himself

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Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-06T00:00:13+00:00

Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan faced three major tests this week. The way she handled them has left some of her colleagues speculating about a possible leadership change just months out from the Victorian election.The first came on Monday, as the premier responded to a parliamentary inquiry that six months ago recommended sweeping reforms to Victoria’s integrity laws. Continue reading...

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Xavier Becerra secures spot in California governor’s general election

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T23:56:19+00:00

Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin NewsomXavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory.Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democratic Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton in the fall. Continue reading...

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US says Iran radar sites struck and drones intercepted, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T23:53:02+00:00

Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace dealThe US military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the strait of Hormuz and struck coastal surveillance radar sites in response.“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” US central command (Centcom) said on social media. The military is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s chokehold on the strait – a crucial corridor for global oil and natural gas shipments – which has sent energy prices sp

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Gulf countries targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T23:53:02+00:00

Kuwait and Bahrain issued air raid alerts as Iran targeted American bases, after the US shot down drones and struck Iranian radar sites The US and Iran exchanged a series of strikes on Saturday morning, in the latest flare-up to threaten the ceasefire in the Middle East war.The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the strait of Hormuz and struck coastal surveillance radar sites in response. Iran followed hours later, saying it targeted US bases in the region, with Kuwait and Bahrain both issuing air raid alerts. Continue reading...

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Чехія хоче транспортувати азербайджанський газ та нафту через Україну

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-05T23:53:00+00:00

Прем'єр-міністр Чехії Андрій Бабіш розповів, що питав Зеленського, чи дозволить Україна транзит азербайджанської нафти та газу через свою територію.

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Man charged with murder of veteran US character actor James Handy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T23:52:21+00:00

Handy, 81, died after being stabbed, allegedly by Michael Gledhill, whose mother was in relationship with HandyA man has been charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother.Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Handy was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. Continue reading...

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Il decreto sul salario giusto salva i contratti pirata

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Sindacati e opposizione infuriati per il blitz dei relatori. Un emendamento allunga la durata del lavoro in somministrazione. Svuotate anche le norme contro il caporalato digitale dai controlli sull’algoritmo e lo scudo per i processi in corso sulla gestione dei rider

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Insulti a una coppia gay, bufera sul senatore FdI Menia

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Il politico contro due ragazzi in aeroporto: “Non fate effusioni”. L’opposizione all’attacco: “Si scusi”. E lui: “Non mi pento”

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Lo sfogo di una madre: “Jessica abbraccia i figli, io non posso farlo più”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Laetitia Brodard ha perso nel rogo di Crans-Montana Arthur, 16 anni. E’ arrivata a Sion vestita di bianco e con la foto del figlio appuntata sulla giacca all’altezza del cuore: “Da loro la solita farsa, vogliamo la verità”

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Gli ordini di evacuare, poi le bombe: a Tiro restano soltanto le macerie

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Il quartiere cristiano nella città a sud del Libano, unico risparmiato dall’aviazione, è diventato il rifugio per migliaia di sfollati. Ma l’Idf minaccia: “Cacciate i combattenti sciiti, o colpiremo anche lì”

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Giustizia, Forza Italia pretende nuove riforme

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Il sottosegretario Sisto: “Seguiamo il programma, la prescrizione torni com’era prima”. Ma FdI frena. Prossima settimana nuovo vertice di maggioranza

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Accise, sconti sui carburanti fino al 4 luglio. Ma si riducono per il gasolio

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Oggi il decreto ministeriale per la nuova proroga: il taglio per il diesel si riduce da 10 a 8 centesimi al litro. Salvini chiede un contributo alle banche, ma gli alleati sono freddi. FI: “Sparata per recuperare su Vannacci”

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Accise, sconti sui carburanti fino al 3 luglio. Ma si dimezzano per il gasolio

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

Pubblicato sulla Gazzetta ufficiale il decreto ministeriale per la nuova proroga: il taglio per il diesel si riduce da 10 a 5 centesimi al litro. Salvini chiede un contributo alle banche, ma gli alleati sono freddi. FI: “Sparata per recuperare su Vannacci”

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Texas murder trial under way with 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow high schooler

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-05T22:27:56+00:00

Case draws nationwide attention amid debate over racial tensions, as defendant is Black and slain student was whiteTestimony has been unfolding in the murder trial of a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a fellow high schooler during a track meet in Texas more than a year ago.The case has drawn nationwide attention amid debate over racial tensions, as defendant Karmelo Anthony is Black and slain 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was white. Prosecutors allege Anthony stabbed Metcalf during a Frisco independent school district track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on 2 April 2025. Continue reading...

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Guerra Ucraina - Russia le news del 5 giugno. Putin replica a Zelensky: “Ora non c’è motivo di vederci”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-05T22:22:57+00:00

Il leader russo interviene al Forum internazionale di San Pietroburgo e loda la sua economia: “Debito pubblico meglio dell’Italia”. Un drone navale esplode a Costanza, in Romania. Kiev conferma: “Era nostro, deviato da interferenze russe”. Starmer, Macron e Merz vedranno Zelensky nel fine settimana

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