Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Stephen Curry has sought guidance from former U.S. President Barack Obama, valuing his insights and support both on and off the court. Their relationship is further enriched by collaborations with Michelle Obama, illustrating a significant partnership that transcends basketball. Want More Context? 🔎

A couple, Michael John Heron and Hayley Lewis, have lost their fight against the Crown to keep their two properties valued at $1.7 million following a police raid in September 2020, which uncovered a large-scale hydroponic cannabis operation. Heron pleaded guilty to multiple cannabis-related charges and was sentenced to 12 months of home detention, leading to the confiscation of their properties and cash. Want More Context? 🔎

A New York district court judge, Colleen McMahon, issued a preliminary injunction halting the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to Authors Guild members, citing violations of First Amendment rights. The judge criticized the cancellations for targeting projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing that agency discretion cannot violate constitutional rights. Want More Context? 🔎

Centre StageRula Shadid, a refugee law expert and co-director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, discusses the global perception of Palestine and the complicity of Western nations in Israel’s actions in Gaza, emphasizing that international silence allows these atrocities and the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories to continue. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law announced board appointment changes at the Singapore Land Authority, appointing Loh Lik Peng as chairman and filmmaker Boo Junfeng as a new board member. The outgoing chairman, Yeoh Oon Jin, was recognized for his contributions, including advancing digital processes and community-focused property transformations. Want More Context? 🔎

A historic hay run in Western Australia successfully delivered nearly 6000 bales of hay to over 400 drought-affected farming families in South Australia, organized by Farmers Across Borders and Need for Feed. This record-breaking convoy of 86 trucks, which traveled over 1300km, aimed to alleviate financial pressure on farmers and support the welfare of approximately 450,000 livestock. Want More Context? 🔎