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Kenya's Ruto leading in tight presidential race: early results
Kenya's Ruto leading in tight presidential race: early results

Deputy President William Ruto is edging ahead of his main rival Raila Odinga in Kenya's presidential election, partial official results showed Sunday, underscoring the tight race as the country anxiously awaits the final outcome. The winner of the presidential race needs to secure 50 percent plus one vote and at least a quarter of the votes in 24 of Kenya's 47 counties.

Gunman detained after firing shots in Canberra airport
Gunman detained after firing shots in Canberra airport

A gunman fired around five shots inside Canberra's main airport Sunday, sending passengers fleeing but injuring no one before he was detained by Australian police. Images posted on social media showed a police officer restraining a man on the ground inside the terminal as the emergency alarm sounded in the capital's main airport.

Saudi Aramco unveils record $48.4 billion profit in Q2
Saudi Aramco unveils record $48.4 billion profit in Q2

Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday unveiled record profits of $48.4 billion in the second quarter of 2022, after Russia's war in Ukraine and a post-pandemic surge in demand sent crude prices soaring. Aramco was priced at 40.8 riyals ($10.86) ahead of the Saudi stock exchange's opening on Sunday. ht/th/hc