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Ecuador's presidential runoff election reaches a boiling point as incumbent Daniel Noboa and socialist challenger Luisa González concluded their campaigns Thursday with sharply contrasting rallies in Guayaquil. The Sunday vote will determine if Noboa, a 37-year-old political outsider, retains power or if Ecuador returns to the socialist policies of the Rafael Correa era.

Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has launched his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field. His announcement included sharp attacks on former President Donald Trump and emphasized Colorado's rising cost of living and struggling public services.

Australia's Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024, which took effect last week, effectively makes some prayers unlawful, The Washington Stand reports.

The U.K. announced that it will provide more military support to Ukraine in a joint effort with Norway.

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has declined to block officials with the Department of Homeland Security from conducting immigration raids at churches.

Pituffik Space Base Commander Space Force Col. Susannah Meyers was removed from her position following an email commenting on Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland.

Arizona lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 1164, a bill requiring local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration efforts.

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced that it has begun the process of reinstating service members who were removed after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

A federal judge ruled that illegal immigrants must register with the federal government.

China announced that it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%.