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World Cup 2026: Spain’s Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

Sharp, fearless and brimming with confidence, Lamine Yamal drifted past defenders with ease and injected life into Spain’s attack. There was a sense of inevitability about what would follow.

When the breakthrough came, it was fittingly his.

A low cross flashed across goal and Yamal arrived at the back post, sliding in to convert and score his first World Cup goal.

The Atlanta stadium erupted as fans cheered, danced and chanted Lamine’s name. This was the superstar they had come to see.

Guillem Balague, speaking on 5 Live, said he saw Lamine Yamal walking out looking around like he had just conquered the world.

“Is it arrogance? Or confidence? A mixture of both,” he said. “He is the chosen one, he wants to be the chosen one.

“He is so happy in the role he is taking on as leader of the team. He told me once that his joy when he plays football is seeing the same reaction when he used to play five-a-side.’

Yamal became the seventh player in history to score at a World Cup before turning 19, and only the second aged 18 or younger to open the scoring in a match, the other being a 17-year-old Pele for Brazil against Wales in 1958.

Wayne Rooney was highly complementary of the teenager – the comparisons to Lionel Messi inevitable.

“For Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the application and dedication they’ve had is the reason they are both playing in this World Cup,” the former England forward told Match of the Day. “They have done everything right. Hopefully Yamal can do that.

“What is really impressive to me is when Messi came in to that Barcelona team, there was some top players and a crossover with Ronaldinho.

“[Yamal] has come in to the Barcelona and Spain team and it is his team, he is the main man.

“Everyone is looking to him to win. [He was] a big part of winning the Euros and will be a big part of this World Cup. That is what really impresses me, he is taking the pressure on at such a young age. You hope he can do that for the next 15, 20 years.”

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Iran war: Success or disaster? Mehdi Hasan and David Des Roches | TV Shows

Following the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in February, reverberations were felt globally. But is the world really safer and Iranians freer or has the war unleashed disastrous consequences?

Mehdi Hasan goes head to head with David Des Roches, retired colonel, former Pentagon official and professor at the National Defense University on the justifications and costs of the war – and whether President Donald Trump sent U.S. troops to fight Israel’s war.

Joining the discussion are:
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini – founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network
Mohammad Ali Shabani – Middle East scholar and Editor of Amwaj.media, a London-based news outlet focused on Iran, Iraq and Arabian Peninsula countries
Barak Seener – Associate Research Fellow, Henry Jackson Society

Recorded shortly before the announcement of a deal between the US and Iran.

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Love Island’s Gabby with show’s ‘biggest ever boobs’ almost falls out of skin-tight dress after oiling up on night out

LOVE Island Australia’s Gabby McCarthy, the reality star with the show’s biggest ever boobs, has almost fallen out of her skin-tight dress.

The buxom lass, 22, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her night out as her grey and white dress struggled to contain her 34G chest.

Love Island Australia star Gabby McCarthy has almost spilled out of her dress Credit: Instagram
She struggled to fit her 34G boobs into her dress Credit: Instagram

She took pictures of herself sitting on a hotel bed as well as standing in front of a luggage trolley.

Gabby posed up a storm as her boobs glistened, thanks to the oil she put on them.

The zip on her dress went up as far as it could go as she nearly had a nip-slip.

In one snap, Gabby got on her knees on the bed as she stared seductively into the camera.

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Love Island’s Gabby with show’s ‘biggest ever boobs’ almost bursts out of bikini

She showed off her curves in the grey and white number Credit: Instagram
Gabby posed seductively on a hotel bed Credit: Instagram

She captioned the post: “In your dreams.”

Her followers flocked to the comments section as one gushed: “SHE THE BADDEST AND SHE KNOWS IT!!! Stunning as per Queen Gabs.”

Another person commented: “Ooh I’m obsessed.”

Somebody else said: “You are not from this Earth I swear.”

Yet another asked her: “You just get hotter?”

While a fifth added: “Actually unreal,” with love heart eyes emojis.

This isn’t the first time she’s threatened to spill out of her dress and it certainly won’t be the last.

Back in February, she left little to the imagination in a short black dress.

Gabby isn’t shy about showing off her assets Credit: Instagram
She’s no stranger to trying to fit her natural boobs into her dresses Credit: Instagram

She posted the sizzling pic which accentuated her natural curves.

Gabby accessorised with shades, silver jewellery and knee-high boots to complete her look.

She shot to fame on the seventh series of Love Island Australia which aired last year.

She appeared as the very first bombshell on day one and immediately caused a stir with her confident personality.

The content creator was enjoying a connection with Jotham Russell but after their relationship fell apart, she decided to quit the show.

While on the show, she was accused of lying about surgery after claiming her boobs were natural.

Fans of the programme spotted old photos of her modelling trainers and lingerie and began doubting her chest was as natural as she claimed.

One person wrote on Reddit: “I thought they were natural until I saw pictures of her a few years ago being a b-c cup at best.

“Unpopular opinion, but I believe she has teardrop implants. Natural boobs jiggle and move a lot when you’re walking and running but hers are way more ‘stiff’. Her surgeon did an amazing job making them look natural though.”

Another wrote: “I admit I was searching for the truth on her boobs, only cuz she claimed they were natural. Sparked a bit of debate amongst friends.

“Hard one to call. They look fake to me and don’t believe weight gain caused them to grow.”

During her introduction video, she said: “My name is Gabby, I’m 21 years old and I’m from the Gold Coast.

“I get this question every single day of my life, my boobs are natural guys!

“If I want a guy, then I always get him. I’ve got the teeth, I’ve got the face, I’ve got the body, and I’ve got the boobs.”

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley dares to glare as she shows off ‘sensual’ new bikini range

MODEL Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked incredible as she wore shades with a white cropped jacket and bikini.

The mum of two, 39, who is the long-term partner of movie action star Jason Statham, wore the outfit for Brazilian swimwear brand ViX Paula Hermanny.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wowed in a white bikini as part of a new campaign with ViX Paula Hermanny Credit: ViX Paula Hermanny/CMG
The model posed up a storm on a push bike in an oversized blue shirt Credit: ViX Paula Hermanny/CMG

She also got on her bike in a tied blue shirt for the photoshoot, as part of  her role as a co-designer and global ambassador.

For another look, she wowed in a strapless cut out red swimsuit as she posed for a snap in front of beach waves.

The model completed the look with the blue oversized shirt and pushed her hair out of her face with a wet look.

Rosie said: “I wanted to design a collection to reflect how women really live and travel — pieces that feel effortless, sensual, and timeless, wherever you are.”

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Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whitely build £25m home next to nudist beach

Model Rosie is the long-term partner of movie action star Jason Statham Credit: Getty
Rosie recently showed off her incredible body in a matching gym set Credit: rosiehw/Instagram

She added: “This collaboration feels incredibly personal as I’ve worn ViX for years.

“Paula and I share a love for beautiful fabrics, clean lines, and pieces that feel effortless yet considered.”

This is Rosie’s second official collection with the luxury brand.

Earlier this month Rosie wowed in a pink matching gym set as she worked up a sweat.

She also rocked a pair of weight-lifting gloves and some sunglasses for the mirror selfie.

The star scraped her hair back off her face and completed the look with some gold earrings.

Rosie started dating Jason, who has starred in the likes of Transporter, The Mechanic and Fast & Furious, started dating in 2009.

The pair met while at a party in London.

The two took their relationship to the next level and got engaged in 2016.

And they share two children Jack, eight, and Isabella, four.

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TikTok star Becki Jones reveals what she REALLY eats in a day at all inclusive hotel as she shows off 10st weight loss

TIKTOK star Becki Jones has revealed what she REALLY eats in a day on holiday at an all inclusive hotel.

Showing off her 10 stone weight loss in Tunisia, Becki, 32, could be seen eating yummy food and enjoying herself following the news of her engagement.

TikTok star Becki Jones is currently on an all inclusive holiday Credit: Tiktok/beckijones4
She has been tucking into some yummy food while on holiday Credit: Tiktok/beckijones4

Becki, who has denied having used fat jabs or having surgery to shed the weight in around six months, began her day with some scrambled eggs and one slice of toast.

The slimmed down star then looked at the yummy cakes and pastries before opting for a bowl of yogurt with jam on top of it, a sprinkling of cereal and a tiny cupcake.

After breakfast, Becki headed outside and enjoyed a carton of apple juice.

She later sipped a fruity cocktail, which looked as though it had the consistency of a smoothie.

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Sad truth behind Becki Jones’ weight loss after hols snaps as fans turn on her

Becki is keeping her fans informed with what she’s eating while abroad Credit: Tiktok/beckijones4
She is seemingly being mindful with her portions following her speedy 10st weight loss Credit: Tiktok/beckijones4
Becki looks so different since slimming down Credit: Instagram
She has lost over 10 stone in around six months Credit: TikTok

Becki and her husband-to-be then looked at some of the food that was on offer on the beach.

Sitting down, Becki then zoomed into what was on her partner’s plate, which was fries and chicken nuggets, though it is not known if Becki ate anything.

Later on in the day, Becki ate a bowl of food that looked like minced beef, coleslaw, fries and some baguette without any butter.

She then headed outside again and enjoyed a yummy frozen cocktail.

Lounging beneath the sunshine, Becki opted for an ice cream which was in the flavour of ‘berries and cream’.

Back in her room, Becki had showered as she tucked into a packet of savoury snacks with some water.

Heading out again, Becki had a wander around before sitting down to eat two chunky spring rolls with a chilli dip.

She then ate what looked like mashed potatoes with a chicken kiev and broccoli.

Becki then enjoyed what looked like a creamy risotto dish before tucking into a berry-flavoured cake for dessert.

One fan commented on the post: “That risotto looked lush not gonna lie.”

While another said: “Great day of food!!! Looks so yum!”

This comes after Becki confirmed that her partner Chris Beattie had popped the question to her during a dreamy beachside proposal on their holiday.

Becki took to Instagram to share the moment that Chris got down on one knee to pop the question to the TikTok legend.

“We’ve been keeping a secret. I said yes. My fiancé, my Chrissy. What a surprise!!

“I was shocked, emotional, nervous laughing and we’ve been in a little bubble since Monday,” she penned online.

“You’ve not only shown me love but you’ve shown me kindness, respect and what it feels like to be treated like a princess.

“This was so special, romantic and the best kept secret.

“I love you Chrissy so so so much.

“Here’s to the future and making more memories.”

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Elizabeth Olsen shows and films ranked from Avengers to Love & Death

Elizabeth Olsen has been a regular on our screens for the past 15 years with plenty more to come.

Elizabeth Olsen fans may be surprised to see an unexpected hit ranked as number one.

Actress Elizabeth is no stranger to some of the biggest shows and films around, including none other than the iconic Avengers franchise.

She initially found fame as the older sister of twin actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, known for appearing in Two of a Kind, before creating her own path in the entertainment industry.

As it’s now been revealed that Olsen is pregnant with her first child with husband and musician Robbie Arnett, here’s a breakdown of how Elizabeth Olsen’s work is ranked.

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10. In Secret

Coming in last place for Elizabeth Olsen’s work is 2013 film In Secret, also referred to as Therese with just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Also starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Lange and Tom Felton, the official synopsis reads: “Therese is stuck in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille.

“Her life changes when she meets Camille’s childhood friend, Laurent.

“They have an affair, but things end rather tragically.”

9. Love & Death

Scoring a more respectable 63%, Love & Death is a 2023 biographical crime drama that aired on HBO Max in the US and ITV in the UK.

The description reads: “Two couples lead peaceful and happy lives in a small Texas Town.

“However, an extramarital affair tragically alters the course of their lives.”

Olsen stars alongside Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Tom Pelphrey and Krysten Ritter.

8. Eternity

Supernatural romantic-comedy Eternity came out last year and earned an impressive 76%.

Starring opposite Olsen in the Apple TV film is Whiplash actor Miles Teller and Masters of the Air actor Callum Turner.

The synopsis reads: “In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.”

7. Doctor Strange

One of the numerous films in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) to score big for Olsen is Doctor Strange with 73%.

The description reads: “In an accident, Stephen Strange, a famous neurosurgeon, loses the ability to use his hands.

“He goes to visit the mysterious Ancient One to heal himself and becomes a great sorcerer under her tutelage.”

Olsen is joined by the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

6. Kill Your Darlings

Released 12 years ago, the 37-year-old stars in thriller romance Kill Your Darlings with Harry Potter icon Daniel Radcliffe and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane DeHaan.

The synopsis for Kill Your Darlings, which earned 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, reads: “A literary revolution ensues when Ginsberg meets Carr at college.

“However, an unresolved murder invites trouble for Carr and sets Ginsberg on a path to reveal the truth through controversial poetry.”

5. Avengers: Infinity War

2018’s Avengers: Infinity War is the third Avengers film and the 19th film overall in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

Starring as Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, Olsen features in all of the Avengers movies with this one ranking 85%.

In this chapter of the Avengers story, the team joins forces with their allies to stop Thanos from finding the infinity stones.

4. WandaVision

Olsen has her own time centre stage in the MCU sitcom WandaVision where “Vision and Wanda live a normal life in Westview and conceal their superpowers. “However, as decades pass by, they start doubting that everything is not what it seems.”

Joining her in the hit series are recognisable stars like Kat Jennings, Kathryn Hahn and Paul Bettany.

WandaVision scores a near-perfect 92% with fans on Rotten Tomatoes.

3. Avengers: Endgame

Of course, it’s no surprise that Avengers: Endgame is among Elizabeth’s most popular films with a whopping 94%.

Once again joined by the MCU’s usual suspects including Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth, Endgame became the highest-grossing film of all time, making more than $2.79 billion.

The synopsis reads: “After Thanos, an intergalactic warlord, disintegrates half of the universe, the Avengers must reunite and assemble again to reinvigorate their trounced allies and restore balance.”

However, Avengers: End Game not only isn’t Olsen fans’ favourite but also comes in second place with two other projects scoring higher.

1. Sorry For Your Loss

One of those taking the top spot with a staggering 97% is the two-seasoned drama Sorry For Your Loss.

Originally debuting in 2018, the description for the drama states: “The sudden death of her husband upends and transforms every relationship in Leigh Shaw’s life, also forcing her to realize there was a lot about her husband that she didn’t know.”

Archive 81 and Uncorked actor Mamoudou Athie, Star Wars ’ Kelly Marie Tran and Ozark’s Janet McTeer join Olsen in this Prime Video series.

1. His Three Daughters

Also declared as Elizabeth Olsen’s top project is the 2023 comedy-drama film His Three Daughters with 97% from Rotten Tomatoes.

The description reads: “Three distant sisters reunite in NYC to care for their sick father.

“Tensions rise as they confront past issues, aiming to heal family bonds amid laughter and tears.”

Gilded Age star Carrie Coon and Poker Face’s Natasha Lyonne Rachel both lead the cast with Olsen.

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AP-NORC poll shows where Trump has lost support with independents

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Trump during his second term, a new AP-NORC polling analysis finds, particularly those without a college degree.

The analysis from researchers at The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that while about half of independents without a college education had a positive view of Trump around the 2024 election, his approval with that group fell to about one-quarter this spring. That shift has erased the large education gap that existed among independents in the months before Trump took office for his second term, with independents now holding similarly negative views of the president regardless of their level of education.

The analysis was conducted by aggregating nearly two dozen AP-NORC polls conducted between July 2024 and April 2026, allowing for a deeper look at how support for Trump changed during several distinct periods, including the last six months of 2024, the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency, the summer of 2025 when the One Big Beautiful Bill passed, last fall’s government shutdown and the beginning of the Iran war.

The compiled polling shows a steady decline among independents throughout Trump’s second term. His standing has also dropped among several small but important groups that moved toward him in the 2024 presidential election, including Black and Hispanic independents.

More Americans than ever consider themselves independents, and they are among the groups that shifted toward Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Any erosion in that support could signal trouble for Trump and Republicans headed into the midterm elections, which are often seen as reflection of how voters feel about their governing party.

Tafari Torres, a senior research associate at NORC who co-authored the analysis, noted that while Democrats’ and Republicans’ views of Trump have held largely steady in his second term, independents’ opinions are still moving.

“Independents are, broadly, the people who are reacting to the events and dropping in their support,” he said.

Dramatic declines during Trump’s first 100 days

Trump’s return to the White House was in part fueled by independent voters who saw him as the stronger candidate on key issues like the economy. The new analysis, which looks at Trump’s favorability and presidential approval ratings, shows that once he took the helm, their views quickly soured.

Independents without a college degree had a much more positive view of Trump than college-educated independents did during and shortly after the 2024 election, but that shifted in the first few months of his term. Positive views of Trump among independents without a college degree fell from 48% in the months before he returned to office to 31% in polling conducted during Trump’s first 100 days back in office. Those warm views declined even further, to about one-quarter, during the government shutdown and the early months of 2026.

Only about 3 in 10 college-educated independents, by contrast, had a positive view of Trump before he returned to office, making their drop to about one-quarter much less dramatic.

“The decline among no-college independents was steeper and it was greater than the slight decline in college independents,” said Sean Collins, a research associate at NORC who co-authored the analysis. “That was surprising, especially given, when you think of Trump’s coalitions, those without college degrees is usually one of the ones that that stands out.”

Hispanic, younger independents grow disenchanted

Americans without a college degree have long been a key part of Trump’s coalition. But Trump also won in 2024 by making gains among groups that tend to support Democrats, including Hispanic adults.

About 4 in 10 independent voters — 42% — voted for Trump in 2024, up from 37% in the 2020 presidential election. Independent voters without a college degree were a little more likely to back Trump over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the last election, according to AP VoteCast, and Hispanic independents were about evenly split between the two.

The picture looks much bleaker for the president now.

Nearly half of Hispanic independents — 46% — saw Trump favorably in the polling conducted around the presidential election. His approval among these adults dropped quickly in his second term, falling as low as 15% during last fall’s government shutdown before landing around one-quarter in the spring.

Younger independents also became less supportive of the president, while independents age 60 and older remained mostly stable. Other AP-NORC polling has pointed to Trump losing ground among younger Republicans over inflation concerns and Hispanic Americans growing increasingly discontented.

“The gains Trump appeared to make during the election, I don’t know if they’re sticking around. He’s experienced some significant shifts among those people,” Torres said. “From our research, they don’t appear to be permanent gains.”

The economy is frustrating many independents

Polling suggests that the economy is at the root of many Americans’ frustrations with Trump, including independents.

About half of independents who supported Trump in 2024 said inflation was the single most important factor for their vote, AP VoteCast found, and most expressed high levels of concern about the cost of food and gas.

More than a year into Trump’s second term, inflation remains high, fueled by gas prices that remain elevated as the Iran war continues. An AP-NORC poll conducted in April found that about 3 in 10 independents were “extremely” or “very” concerned about being able to afford groceries in the last few months, and a similar share were worried about being able to afford gas.

The analysis found that Americans’ views of the U.S. economy tend to align with their view of the president. Those with negative views of the country’s economy tended to have negative views of Trump, and about 8 in 10 independents described the U.S. economy this spring as poor.

The latest AP-NORC polling from May found that only about 3 in 10 independents approve of how Trump is handling the economy, in line with the roughly 3 in 10 who said that at the beginning of his second term. The April poll found only about 1 in 10 independents — 12% — approved of how Trump was handling the cost of living.

This AP-NORC analysis of 4,836 independents was conducted over 21 AP-NORC surveys, blocked into five time periods before and during President Donald Trump’s second term. Independents are classified as panelists who do not select that they identify with or lean toward either the Democratic or Republican Party.

Sanders writes for the Associated Press.

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How to get free tickets to the biggest family shows in the UK this summer

IF YOU are looking for activities to do this summer holiday, look no further as you can get free theatre tickets for kids.

London Theatre‘s Kids Week will return between July 20 and August 31 where kids can go for free – ideal for school summer holiday fun.

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Kids Week allows families to get free tickets to some of London’s biggest shows, including The Lion King Credit: Getty
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Any child aged 17 or under will go free to the theatre when accompanied by an adult who pays for a full price ticket.

Two additional children can then also attend for half price.

Shows include the new Beetlejuice from £40 for an adult and a child or the new Hunger Games production from £36.88 for an adult and child.

If you are more of a Disney family, you can head to The Lion King from £45 for an adult and child or experience Hercules from £50.16 for an adult and child.

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There’s also the popular show Wicked, from £46 for an adult and child.

Cheaper shows include The Tiger Who Came To Tea, costing from £17.46 for an adult and child.

Or there’s The Gruffalo at The Lyric costing from £24.06 for an adult and child.

In total, there are 54 shows participating in Kids Week.

And it isn’t just the stage shows that will be fun to see, there will also be activities before and after some performances.

For example, there’s a dance workshop at the Paddington Bear Experience for three to eight-year-olds on August 18.

For slightly older kids aged between six and eight-year-olds, Hercules is hosting a singing and dancing workshop on July 23.

And nine to 17-year-olds can have a go at game creation at Monopoly Lifesized on August 25.



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Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows

Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a major advantage over Republican Steve Hilton as the race for California governor heads toward the November election, a new poll shows.

The two candidates topped a crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls in the June 2 primary, earning them the opportunity to face-off in the general election.

Among registered voters in the state, 52% supported Becerra in a head-to-head matchup against Hilton, who was backed by 31%, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll which was co-sponsored by The Los Angeles Times. The remainder were undecided.

“It looks very much like a traditional, partisan-based general election, with most of the Democrats, over 80%, behind Becerra as the campaign starts,” said IGS Poll Director Mark DiCamillo. “Even though Hilton has over 80% of the Republicans, the Democrats outnumber Republicans by 20 points in the state, and that gives the Democratic candidates a huge advantage, which Becerra is clearly taking advantage of in this election.”

The survey of California voters was conducted before the primary, from May 19-24.

The poll found that Democratic and Republican voters were extremely loyal to their party’s candidate. Among Democrats, 82% said they would support Becerra in the general election, while 84% of Republicans said the same about Hilton.

Becerra also had an edge among voters registered as no party preference or registered with other parties — who make up almost a third of the state electorate. Among those voters, 43% backed Becerra, 28% supported Hilton and 29% were undecided, the poll showed.

Along age, gender, racial and geographic lines, voters preferred Becerra to Hilton nearly across the board. The only geographic region where voters preferred Hilton to Becerra are those in the North Coast/Sierra region, which makes up about 2% of the electorate, DiCamillo said.

Hilton, who served as an advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron before immigrating to the United States, in April secured the endorsement of President Trump, which helped him gain enough support among Republican voters to outpace his GOP rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.

More than a third of Republicans, 37%, said Trump’s endorsement made them more likely to support Hilton. But while it helped Hilton consolidate the Republican vote in the primary, helping him finish in second place, it will likely hurt him in the general election, DiCamillo said. Trump remains deeply unpopular in California; the poll released Thursday showed 69% of voters disapprove of the president’s performance while 29% approve.

“A majority of Californians have a very strong negative view of the president, so Hilton’s backing by the president will not be nearly as beneficial to him in the general as it was in the primary,” he said.

A former Biden Cabinet secretary, state attorney general and longtime congressman from Los Angeles, Becerra had been wallowing in the low single-digits in public opinion polls less than three months ago. His fortunes changed when former Rep. Eric Swalwell, one of the Democratic front-runners, dropped out of the governor’s race after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct, which he denies.

Democratic voters and interest groups quickly coalesced behind Becerra, who was seen as a steady candidate with a long resume in California politics and a record of fighting the Trump administration. In two months, he went from polling at 5% in a March IGS poll to 25% in a late May poll and finishing first in the unofficial primary vote count.

With 91% of ballots tallied as of Wednesday afternoon, Becerra led with 27.9% of the vote compared to 25% for Hilton, according to the Associated Press, which declared Becerra and Hilton the two winners. Billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmentalist Tom Steyer was in third place with 22.5% — knocking the Democrat out of contention for the November election.

DiCamillo said Swalwell’s dropping out of the race “really gave Becerra an opening and he capitalized on it.”

The poll also showed that in the end, “Becerra was the only one of the major candidates who ended the primary race with a favorable image among the overall electorate, even in the face of all the negative ads that Steyer was running” against him, DiCamillo said.

Just before the primary election, 44% of likely primary voters surveyed had a favorable view of Becerra compared to 38% who viewed him unfavorably.

Hilton and Steyer were upside down — 31% had a favorable opinion of Hilton compared to 38% unfavorable, and 39% had a favorable view of Steyer while 43% saw him unfavorably.

Though Steyer had aggressively courted progressive voters and secured the backing of left-wing individuals and groups like Rep. Ro Khanna (D-San Jose) and Our Revolution, a group founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the final IGS poll before the election showed more progressive voters ended up backing Becerra.

Among those who self-identified as progressive, 39% said they would support Becerra while 29% preferred Steyer, according to the late May survey.

“It’s really one of the factors that was responsible for Steyer’s campaign not being successful,” DiCamillo said. Progressive voters were “a target audience for Steyer, but Becerra was able to have an advantage there.”

The poll was conducted online in English and Spanish among 8,578 registered California voters. The survey has a margin of error of 2% in either direction.

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Hailey Bieber shows off her trim figure as she lounges in lingerie for steamy Victoria’s Secret shoot

HAILEY Bieber has critics floored as she fronts Victoria’s Secret Summer It Girl Dressing campaign.

Sprawling herself on the carpet, the model and businesswoman, 29, shows off her trim frame in a black strapless two piece.

Model Hailey Bieber shows off her trim frame in a black strapless two piece, and completed the look with a leather jacket Credit: Victoria’s Secret
Hailey has been fronting the Victoria’s Secret Summer It Girl Dressing campaign Credit: Victoria’s Secret

Looking effortlessly chic, Hailey, who is married to superstar Justin Bieber, added a matching leather coat and heels.

Hailey is currently focusing on her ever-popular beauty brand Rhode – launching a summer skin collection last month.

Last year the brand was valued at a billion dollars.

Hailey launched the brand in 2022 and last year it turned over £150million in sales.

Hailey is married to pop sensation Justin Bieber and have one child together Credit: Victoria’s Secret
Hailey runs her own beauty brand Rhode – which has been valued at a billion dollars Credit: Victoria’s Secret

She recently posed in a chic yellow bikini for another fashion shoot.

And she was also pictured out in New York in a white mini dress for the Met Gala after-party.

Just last November the model posed up a storm for GQ magazine in another set of sizzling swimwear snaps.

Justin and Hailey have been married since 2018, with the pair welcoming their son Jack Blues in 2024.

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Pregnant Daisy Lowe shows off her huge baby bump as she joins Lily Allen and Vick Hope at Royal Academy event

PREGNANT Daisy Lowe showed off her baby bump as she joined Lily Allen and Vick Hope at a Royal Academy event.

The model and former Strictly star revealed she was pregnant with her second child in February.

Daisy Lowe showed off her growing baby bump on the red carpet Credit: Getty
Daisy Lowe attended the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition preview party at Burlington House Credit: Getty

Her pregnancy came just seven months after she tied the knot with husband Jordan Saul.

The couple already have daughter Ivy together, and as Daisy showed off her burgeoning bump on the red carpet, it looks like it won’t be too much longer until the family of three becomes four.

Daisy, 37, was attending the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition preview party at Burlington House, and wore a cream, lace dress which featured a large slit up the back, allowing her to show off her legs as she walked.

Daisy was joined at the event by Lily Allen, who wore a striking gown which featured a black mesh overlay and a cream feather drape detail running from her neck down her back to the floor.

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Lily Allen wore a dress with a feather train Credit: Getty
Vick Hope wore a summery tiered dress Credit: Getty
Claudia Winkleman attended with her husband Kris Credit: Getty
Jenna Coleman looked chic as she arrived Credit: Getty

Meanwhile Vick Hope wore a striking orange and pink tiered summer dress and accessorised with a gold clutch.

Also in attendance was Claudia Winkleman, who wore her trademark black alongside husband Kris Thykier, and Jenna Coleman.

When announcing her pregnancy,  Daisy shared pictures from her family holiday with Jordan and Ivy.

She wrote: “Heading home from our honeymoon with an extra stowaway.

“Little bump is growing FAST & Ivy is so excited to meet *her* baby.”

Daisy and property developer Jordan, 31 married in a “wild and romantic” ceremony last June.

The model, whose dad is Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, wore a Vivienne Westwood couture gown and completed her stunning look with a gorgeous tennis bracelet by The Vault London, a Lulu Guinness shell bag and crystal-dotted Jimmy Choos.

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Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon? | TV Shows

It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.

Despite brokering a ceasefire on paper, the United States is not standing in the way of Israel’s war on Lebanon, argues Imad Harb, senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC.

Harb tells host Steve Clemons that Hezbollah is an excuse for Israel to conduct a land grab in Lebanon, similar to what it’s doing in Gaza, the West Bank and Syria.

Pushing the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah “means civil war in Lebanon”, especially if Israel is allowed to occupy large swaths of Lebanese territory, says Harb.

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A surveillance camera caught a brutal assault by an Israeli soldier and settlers on two young Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Video shows them slamming the victims onto the ground and repeatedly beating them, including with a plank of wood, leaving them motionless on the ground.

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Amy Childs shows off her weight loss as she strips down to cut-out swimsuit for Towie filming in Albania

AMY Childs has shown off her weight loss with a new swimsuit snap from Albania, where she is currently filming for the upcoming series of Towie.

The reality star, 35, opened up about slimming down earlier this year, admitting she had lost more weight than originally planned due to stress.

Amy Childs has shown off her weight loss as she posed in a black swimsuit Credit: Instagram
The TV star is currently in Albania filming for the upcoming season of Towie Credit: Instagram

Filming herself in a new Instagram Story, Amy donned a cut-out black swimsuit which showed off her slender figure while posing in the mirror.

Tagging Albania as her location, Amy joked she “couldn’t miss out” on jetting off with her castmates to film for Towie.

It comes after she has sat out previous overseas trips on the show due to having family commitments back home.

Amy is a mum to daughter Polly and son Ritchie, whom she welcomed during previous relationships, and shares twins Milly and Billy with her husband Billy Delbosq.

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She opened up about the weight loss earlier this year, admitting she lost more than planned due to stress Credit: Instagram
Mum-of-four Amy (pictured in 2023) said she went on a fitness journey to lose excess baby weight Credit: Getty
However, it left fans concerned as they worried Amy had gone too far while shedding the pounds Credit: Instagram
Amy says she is currently on a fitness journey to get back to a healthy weight Credit: Instagram/amychilds1990

In January, she confirmed she wouldn’t be joining the cast trip to Vietnam due to mum duties.

She appears to be making the most of the welcomed break now the cast have arrived in Albania for the show’s upcoming season.

However, showing it’s not easy being away, she also shared a snap of the twins and admitted: “I miss you babies”.

It comes after Amy revealed in February that she was working to get to a healthy weight after going on a fitness journey and shedding more than planned.

Explaining she is now working with a trainer to put some more weight on, she said at the time: “So I decided to lose weight, during that process, I battled with stress and lost a little more than I wanted, and now I am working with Jon to start phase 2!! Which I am so excited about.”

With Amy often sharing her shrinking fame online, some fans have been left concerned for the star and have expressed worry underneath her social snaps.

Addressing her weight loss and the backlash, Amy explained in May that her mum suffering a heart attack led to increased stress as she was unable to eat for several months.

“When I lost all my weight, I must admit I went so skinny. At one point, I was around 6 stone 13 lbs,” said Amy.

She continued: “It was about 3, 4 months after [the heart attack], I was so skinny. I couldn’t train, I just had this anxious, anxiety.”

Amy then confirmed she is feeling much better now and says she is training and eating well again.

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Corrie’s Tina O’Brien, 42, shows off her incredible bikini body on solo trip after split from millionaire boyfriend

TINA O’Brien has shown off her stunning bikini body while enjoying a sunny solo holiday.

It comes following the 42-year-old Coronation Street actress’ split from millionaire Adam Fadle in November.

Tina O’Brian has shown off her stunning figure in new snaps from her holiday to Italy Credit: Instagram
The actress is currently soaking up the sun a solo holiday Credit: Instagram

Taking to Instagram, Tina shared a slew of pictures from her solo trip to Italy this week as she soaked up the sun.

She donned a patterned pink bikini in one with a matching cover-up, showing off her slim physique while posing in the mirror.

Other snaps showed Tina sipping cocktails by the pool, enjoying lavish meals and exploring the area.

She captioned the post: “I had the most incredible solo travel experience exploring Ischia and Capri 🇮🇹 🛵 ❤️ Can’t wait to plan the next one 💫

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The actress described her trip as the ‘most incredible solo travel experience’ Credit: Instagram
She sipped cocktails by the pool during the trip Credit: Instagram
She showed off her tan in the slew of snaps Credit: Instagram

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Tina’s co-stars such as Lucy Fallon, Samia Longchambon and Sally Carman all took to the comment section of the post to send their love to Tina.

The solo trip comes months after Tina split from her boyfriend Adam in November after four months together.

The Coronation Street star, 42, went official with the millionaire businessman in the summer last year and they both made their first public outing at her co-star Jack P. Shepherd’s wedding in July.

Insiders said that the Sarah Platt actress called time on the relationship after she felt it “wasn’t going anywhere” and she didn’t think it was “going to last”.

Tina’s outcome is said to have shocked Adam, 38, who believed they had a real future.

The relationship came just four months after the end of her marriage to personal trainer Adam Crofts.

They were married for six years and share son Beau together.

Tina also has a 16-year-old daughter from her relationship with her former Corrie co-star Ryan Thomas.

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The image of the “fighter” often brings to mind a man, but women have always been present on and around the battlefield – in rebellion, defence and offence alike. Their contributions have shaped wars in ways history rarely records, and are often simplified or fetishised in popular narratives.

Around the world, women make up a far greater share of rebellions than of national armies. So what are the motivations, struggles and circumstances that drive women to take up arms and how significant is their impact on how battles are fought?

Join Ali Rae in Episode Four of All Hail the Military – a five-part series that reveals the systems, power and hidden complicities that sustain global militarism – and the profound impact it has on us all.

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Venezuela Fury shows off sunkissed tan as fans say she’s ‘a model in the making’ after £30K honeymoon with new husband

VENEZUELA Fury has shown off her post-honeymoon sunkissed glow as fans say she’s ‘a model in the making’.

After sunning herself on her and husband Noah Price’s lavish £30,000 honeymoon in Marbella, the newlywed, 16, is keen to flaunt her sun tan.

Venezuela Fury has shown off her post-honeymoon glow Credit: TikTok/@parisvenezuela
The teenager has been branded ‘a model in the making’ by her fans Credit: TikTok/@parisvenezuela

In a new TikTok video uploaded to her page, Venezuela can be seen posing in a strapless pink corset and matching miniskirt.

She was standing by a white wall, which really made her tan pop and stand out.

In the video, Venezuela mimed along to a song and posed for the camera while showing off her figure.

She wore her long hair down and cascading over her shoulder, with bright red lipstick on her lips and barely any eye makeup.

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Venezuela and husband Noah headed to Marbella for their incredible honeymoon last month Credit: TikTok/@parisvenezuela
They jetted off to Spain after saying ‘I do’ at their stunning wedding Credit: Splash

The reality star, who appears in At Home With The Furys on Netflix, tagged fashion brand Ego in the comments.

Fans were quick to swoon over the stunning video, with one even urging she is a “model in the making”.

“The legs! A model in the making,” penned one person.

Another added: “The beautifulist.”

While a third said: “Omg you look like heaven.”

And a fourth swooned: “You look so pretty.”

Venezuela and her husband Noah have just returned from their £30k honeymoon and are settling into life as a married couple.

Following her lavish wedding last month, Venezuela has traded her parents’ £8million mansion on the Isle of Man for a plush static home in East Riding of Yorkshire.

Before they headed off on their romantic trip, Venezuela gave fans a tour of her and Noah’s marital home.

Along with their wedding and their expensive honeymoon, Venezuela’s parents also paid for the static home and gave her a cash lump sum.

A source previously revealed to us: “Tyson and Paris gave Venezuela and Noah a wedding present of £5million to kick-start their life, obviously, they were over the moon.

so there were some mixed feelings – but it’s up to Tyson and Paris.

“Tyson also paid for the honeymoon and got them a traditional gypsy wagon as a sentimental gift. Tyson’s got one in his front yard.”

We were also previously told: “Venezuela wants to start her married life in the traditional style of a traveller, just like her parents did.

“She has lived in luxury since she was born, but is willing to swap her home comforts to go and live in a static caravan.”

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Hyundai Atlas robot shows soccer skills in World Cup campaign

The ATLAS prototype robot by Boston Dynamics walks on stage during a press conference at the 2026 International CES, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, January 5, 2026. File. Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo

May 29 (Asia Today) — Hyundai Motor Group released a new campaign linking advanced robotics and soccer, highlighting its physical artificial intelligence technology ahead of the World Cup.

Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it released its “School of Football” campaign video, which shows Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, learning and improving through soccer movements.

The campaign is part of Hyundai Motor’s World Cup campaign, “Next Starts Now,” which is rooted in the company’s vision of “Progress for Humanity.”

The video series consists of five parts, including a launch film featuring Atlas and training scenes showing the robot practicing various soccer movements.

The launch film follows Atlas as it becomes interested in soccer after observing the emotions, energy and dynamic movements of players.

The training videos show Atlas gradually learning basic soccer skills such as footwork, passing and shooting, as well as more advanced techniques including crossed-leg shots and crosses.

Hyundai Motor said it plans to release a making-of film June 4 featuring interviews with Boston Dynamics officials who led Atlas’ training during preparations for the campaign.

“The campaign is meaningful because it presents the future of robotics through soccer in an engaging and human-centered way as part of Hyundai Motor’s World Cup campaign,” said Jee Sung-won, executive vice president and head of Hyundai Motor’s brand marketing division. “We plan to continue creating diverse brand experiences using mobility and robotics.”

— Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI

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Olivia Attwood shows off daring bum snap as she undergoes treatment ahead of bikini season

OLIVIA Attwood undergoes treatment whilst showing off risqué bum snap as she prepares for bikini season.

The stunning TV star, 35, is topping up her curves with a bum enhancing regimen amid her high-profile romance with Pete Wicks.

Olivia Attwood undergoes treatment whilst showing off risqué bum snap as she prepares for bikini season Credit: Instagram
The stunning TV star is topping up her curves with a bum enhancing regimen Credit: Instagram
Taking to her Instagram stories Olivia shared a body pic of herself hooked up to a machine at a clinic Credit: Instagram

Taking to her Instagram Stories Olivia shared a body pic of herself hooked up to a machine at a clinic. 

The reality beauty was snapped face down as the daring bum pic revealed her covered in wires undergoing a treatment known as Truflex.

The non-invasive procedure acts as a muscle stimulant which aims to strengthen, tone, and firm the glutes.

Olivia added the caption: “We are not f****** around this season.”

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In additional text alongside the risque snap, she penned: “Truflex at @sadaf_jaffari I have had better results with this than emsculpt personally depends on your goal x”

In another one of her recent social media posts Olivia had appeared to have undergone an eye treatment with a mirror selfie showing noticeable swelling around her eyes. 

The photo dump which also showed Olivia appearing downcast in several snaps which had sparked worry with fans that there could be trouble in her relationship.

Looking downcast in one photo, Olivia pouted and didn’t look very impressed.

The images that followed were of her dogs, with a snap being of her taking a selfie in an elevator.

It also included a pic of Olivia beaming whilst getting her hair and makeup done. 

Olivia is preparing for bikini season amid her high profile relationship with Pete Wicks Credit: Instagram/Olivia_attwood
In another one of her recent social media posts Olivia had appeared to have undergone an eye treatment Credit: Instagram

The photos had left people alarmed by the lack of Pete appearing in the post, despite the pair dating for a while now.

But it seemed all was to be good in paradise as eagle-eyed fans spotted a sign that all might be well between the pair.

One person seemed to spot Pete’s dog in one of the snaps.

“Yay to Rodney. Was hoping to spot some subtle Pete hints and also wondered if the dogs are mates with eachother! (So invested),” one person penned.

While another added: “Yes Rodney!!!!!!!”

And a third penned: “Hard launching Rodney!”

“Stitch, Lola & Rodney,” penned another, spelling out how Olivia’s pups Stitch and Lola, were now pally with Pete’s dog Rodney.

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About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate has stayed significantly down from where it was several years ago, but the ranks of the uninsured could soon expand as the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to the health landscape begin to take hold.

Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.

And the expiration this year of certain Affordable Care Act subsidies — which had offset premium costs — is also contributing to reduced participation in marketplace health programs. Around 5 million fewer people are expected to enroll in those plans in 2026 compared with 2025, according to the healthcare research nonprofit KFF.

The government has multiple programs for tracking Americans’ insurance status, which can give different numbers depending on factors like timing and question wording. Many researchers consider the U.S. Census Bureau to be “the official scorekeeper,” said David Howard, an Emory University health policy and management professor.

But the CDC survey results tracks closely with that, and they offer the first complete data for all of 2025 — the first year of President Trump’s second term in office.

The Trump administration has sought to expand access to low-premium catastrophic health insurance plans and lower drug prices for Americans who don’t have health insurance. It has also suggested that projected insurance enrollment declines indicate a drop-off of fraudulent and ineligible enrollees, rather than eligible Americans.

Although the share of insured and uninsured stayed roughly the same in 2025 as the year before, the number of uninsured grew by about 800,000 — 300,000 of them children. The growth of the overall U.S. population helps explain that.

The survey results also suggest a possible increased insured rate among Hispanic Americans. But that may in part reflect the effects of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, if uninsured members of that group left the country, Howard said.

Most Americans 65 and older have health insurance through the federal Medicare program. It’s different for younger Americans, many of whom are covered through a patchwork of public and private insurance programs.

The percentage of Americans under 65 who were uninsured rose in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s — from 12% in 1980 to more than 18% in 2010. It fell following passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which expanded Medicaid programs and enacted measures to make affordable health insurance available to more people.

By 2016 it dropped nearly to 10%, before rising to 11 to 12% during Trump’s first administration, according to historical survey data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

The COVID-19 pandemic saw the rate of uninsured fall again, as a result of government policies put in place to preserve coverage as people faced disruptions related to the pandemic. The rate hit an all-time low in 2023, falling below 9%.

It’s not clear yet how big the increase in uninsured Americans will be this year, but experts agree it will likely rise in the coming years as a result of changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

“The decisions being made now — in Congress, state legislatures and state Medicaid agencies — will determine what happens next,” Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, said in a statement Thursday.

“Policymakers should act immediately to protect and expand access to affordable coverage, strengthen Medicaid and maintain pathways that make coverage and care accessible,” she said. “Without deliberate action, including reversing dramatic cuts to coverage, uninsured rates will continue to rise, putting quality health care further out of reach.”

Stobbe and Swenson write for the Associated Press.

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Poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt in tight race for mayor

Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are locked in a tight battle for Los Angeles mayor, according to a poll released Thursday, with incumbent Bass holding what pollsters called a statistically insignificant lead ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

Bass had 26% support from likely voters, followed by City Councilmember Raman with 25% support, according to the poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, which was co-sponsored by The Times.

Pratt, the former reality TV personality making his first bid for elected office, had support from 22% of the likely voters surveyed.

Up until this latest poll, Bass had enjoyed a substantial lead over her challengers, with analysts predicting she would garner enough votes to make a Nov. 3 runoff with either Raman or Pratt. The latest survey suggests any of the three could advance.

“You’ve got three very different candidates, each with very different constituencies, all within the margin of error. It’s going to boil down to turnout,” said Mark DiCamillo, the director of Berkeley IGS polls.

The poll also showed that in a head-to-head runoff between Bass and Raman, the councilmember would lead, 32% to 28%, among the city’s registered voters, but in this scenario, a quarter of likely voters say they would choose neither or would not vote, and 15% were undecided.

The survey of 1,913 registered voters — 1,351 of whom are considered likely voters — is the largest sample of any public poll released in advance of the election. It was conducted between May 19 and 24. The poll has a margin of error of around 3% in either direction.

Just 10% of voters were still undecided, the poll found, down from 26% when the last survey by Berkeley IGS was conducted March 9-15.

Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt at a campaign block party in South Los Angeles last week.

Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt at a campaign block party in South Los Angeles last week.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Since then, Pratt and Raman have made steady gains while support for Bass has nearly flatlined.

The March poll had Bass with support from 25% of likely voters, followed by Raman with 17% and Pratt with 14%. Since then, Bass has gained just 1 percentage point, while support for Raman and Pratt jumped by 8 percentage points each.

There are 14 candidates running for mayor in Tuesday’s primary and all were listed in the Berkeley IGS poll, but Bass, Raman and Pratt have consistently led in polling. They’ve also raised the most money in campaign contributions. The latest campaign finance reports, filed last week, showed Pratt with $3.26 million in contributions through May 16, followed by Bass with $3.13 million.

Raman reported a total of more than $931,000 through the May 16 filing period, of which $60,000 came in the form of a loan from Raman to her own campaign. She also received the maximum amount of matching funds available in the race, $1.25 million.

Leftist candidate Rae Huang was favored by 9% of the likely voters surveyed, up 1 percentage point from March, while tech entrepreneur Adam Miller dropped from 6% to 5%, despite infusing his campaign with $4 million of his own money after the first poll.

The major issues in the race have included the city’s approach to homelessness, housing affordability and public safety.

Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, has blamed Bass for failing to prepare for the conflagration and for her postfire response. Raman has criticized Bass’ Inside Safe program for the unhoused, saying its high cost isn’t sustainable.

Bass has deemed Raman an ineffective City Council member who struggles to build alliances on the legislative body, and has said Pratt does not have a clue about how to run a city like Los Angeles.

Although Pratt now appears to have a chance at making the runoff, the poll showed he would face a steeper climb in potential November runoff scenarios with Bass or Raman. Pratt, a Republican who has been labeled “Trumpian” by Raman, is competing in a city where GOP registration is less than 15%.

“Pratt is an unusual candidate and is generating a lot of enthusiasm in the primary, but he trails by double digits to Raman and Bass in a runoff,” DiCamillo said.

In a showdown between Bass and Pratt, the incumbent mayor was ahead, 47% to 29%, among the city’s registered voters, with 12% undecided and 12% choosing neither or saying they would not vote.

Raman also led Pratt in a potential runoff, 45% to 28%, with 16% undecided and 11% choosing neither or saying they would not vote.

Pratt has repeatedly pointed out that the mayor’s race is nonpartisan. Even so, President Trump said last week that he hopes Pratt does well and that he heard Pratt was “a big MAGA person.”

Trump’s unpopularity in Los Angeles could lessen Pratt’s appeal to Democrats, according to a poll by Cygnal, a national polling group that has worked for Republican candidates.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman walks down Olvera Street

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman walks down Olvera Street alongside Olvera Street business owners on May 19 in Los Angeles.

(Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times)

There’s been just one debate featuring all three of the leading candidates, during which Raman asserted that Bass and Pratt were working to ensure that she would be knocked out in the primary, which Bass and Pratt disputed.

The debate was followed by a huge influx of campaign contributions to Pratt, who also was polling in second in an Emerson College poll earlier this month.

Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.

The poll shows Bass and Pratt with high unfavorability ratings. Bass was considered unfavorably by 57% of likely voters, up 1 percentage point from the March survey. Pratt’s unfavorable rating in the current poll was also 57% — up dramatically from the 28% unfavorable rating in the previous poll, although in that poll, 55% of likely voters had no opinion of him.

In the May poll, Pratt was rated favorably by 25% of likely voters, and Bass by 35%.

The poll found that 40% of likely voters rated Raman favorably, with 35% viewing her unfavorably.

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Love Island’s Zara Holland announces pregnancy as she shows off baby bump in sweet post

Zara Holland, who shot to fame on the second series of Love Island, has announced that she and husband Elliott Love are expecting a baby together, due in September

Zara Holland is pregnant. The reality star, 30, shot to fame when she took part in the second series of Love Island in 2016 but opted to leave just over three weeks in.

In 2023, Zara married Elliott Love and took to social media on Bank Holiday Monday to reveal that they are expecting a little one due later this year.

She wrote on Instagram: “Baby Love On The Way Due September [white heart emoji] We are so excited & we love you so much already!” The star was then inundated with comments from fans, all sending her congratulatory messages.

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One wrote: “Aww congrats you look fabulous Zara!” whilst another said: “Aww gorgeous!” A third wrote: “Ohhh cute !!! Congratulations.” Zara shared the news of herself standing outdoors in the sunshine as she proudly cradled her growing baby bump.

In 2023, Zara married Elliott in an idyllic Greek wedding after he popped the question in Dubai, but her big day came seven years after she endured quite the controversial time amid her rise to fame. Prior to her stint on the ITV2 show, Zara had been crowned Miss Great Britain, but was stripped of her title after she had sex during her time in the villa.

At the time, beauty pageant organisers claimed they had “no problem with sex” but didn’t condone her relationship with Alex Bowen, who is now married and has children with fellow Islander Olivia Bowen (nee Buckland).

However, no explicit scenes were ever shown and late presenter Caroline Flack criticised the decision, saying that Zara was a “very sweet girl” and quizzed the relevance of the Miss GB contest.

Two years later, Zara announced that she had quit fame and said that having sex on TV had “destroyed her life”. She went on to call for the show to be banned, claiming that she sought professional help with her own struggles after her mother encouraged her to – and claims show producers failed to offer after care.

Over recent years, ITV have put in place rigorous aftercare procedures following guidance from former Islanders’ feedback.

“You think you’re on a summer holiday and you might find love, but you are in a posh prison where you don’t know what time it is and a voice in a wall tells you what to do,” Zara previously told the Daily Mail as she detailed her experience on the show. “That show screwed me up. I blame it for everything. What it does to the contestants is terrible,” she continued – saying she felt she had been “brainwashed” during her own time on the show.

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