A tale of two elections: how angry voters in France and UK turned on their leaders
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Voters to head to polls for UK general election
Polls will open at 07:00 on Thursday as millions prepare to cast their vote in the general election.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Iran's Voters Elect Their First Reformist President in Two Decades
Fear of a hard-line alternative drove higher turnout for a candidate who pledged to rein in the morality police and resume nuclear talks.Iran -
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AP PHOTOS: Voters will deliver judgment on Conservative government in UK national election
Voters in the United Kingdom will cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office — and the four Conservative prime ministers before him. Polls, commentators and ...United Kingdom -
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Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose as voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
British voters are picking a new government in a parliamentary election Thursday that is widely expected to bring the opposition Labour Party to power -
Financial Times - World
Historic UK election hauls reveal bigger voter trends
We are now in an era of increased volatility where party dominance is never guaranteedUnited Kingdom -
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Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
Voters in France’s overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right -
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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy -
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How punishing Britain’s Conservatives turned into an election victory for Labour
THETFORD, England — With its historic, flint-clad houses and pleasant fields, Thetford is an unlikely scene for an electoral bloodbath. -
The Guardian - World
Millions head to polls to cast their votes in general election – live
Polling stations opened at 7am, with voting taking place until 10pm on Thursday night. UK general election results 2024: live trackerWhat time will we know who won? Guide to the nightConstituency finder and how boundaries have changedWhat’s ... -
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UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to win
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to winUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
How investors should play the UK, French and US elections
Worry not if policies are discounted, they are sideshows versus fundamentalsFrance -
The New York Times - World
How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections
The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats. -
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Britain's Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history.
Britain’s Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history. -
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Many Palestinians Pin Postwar Hopes on Leader Jailed by Israel for Two Decades
Supporters compare Marwan Barghouti to Nelson Mandela, but to Israel he is a convicted terrorist.Israel -
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How Conscious Leaders Empower Their Employees
Controlling our own anxiety about fixing a problem often prevents others from contributing and growing. -
Financial Times - World
UK General Election 2024: How do you feel about the key proposals?
What is the most important issue? Tell us what is driving your choice in this electionUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world?
A complete guide to the how Britain votes for its government and the prime minister is decided. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024The UK general election takes place on 4 July. Here we look at ...United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
No God, no big ads and no age debate: The UK election race is very different to America's
The U.K. and U.S. have a lot in common. But when it comes to politics, the Brits do things very differently from their American friends.United Kingdom -
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Voters sound off on inflation ahead of 2024 election
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper ... -
Financial Times - World
Rising extremism sparks fears among France’s Muslim and Jewish voters
Sunday’s run-off vote viewed with apprehension in both communities -
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How the Best Leaders Harness the Power of Uncertainty
Understanding that much of leadership involves navigating uncertainty can transform how you lead -
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How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?
More than 120 people died in a stampede after a religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday -
Wired - Tech
How to Use Samsung DeX and Turn Your Phone Into a Desktop Computer
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Financial Times - World
The FT’s guide to UK election night
Key results times, battleground seats and possible ‘Portillo’ momentsUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles -
The New York Times - World
Who Are the Key Players in the UK Election?
Millions cast ballots for parliamentary seats on Thursday. The party that wins the most seats usually forms Britain’s next government, and that party’s leader becomes prime minister.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Labour wins UK election by a landslide
Exit polls show Keir Starmer’s party gaining big majority over ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
What happened in the UK general election?
Labour secures landslide victory as Conservatives crash out of officeUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
UK Election: What Happens Next
The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.United Kingdom -
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France is voting in pivotal legislative elections
French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9. -
The New York Times - World
Here Are the Key Players in France’s 2024 Election
The vote has turned into a race between the two main opponents of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party: the far-right National Rally and the New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition. -
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France Reacts to Runoff Election Results
The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third. Now, there’s a scramble to figure out a way forward. -
The New York Times - World
This English Naval City Is a Bellwether Seat. How Do Voters Feel?
As voters cast their ballots in a pivotal election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed disillusionment over what they see as national and local decline. -
The Guardian - World
French voters face choice of least worst option in high-stakes election
Scramble to build ‘republican front’ against first-placed far right leaves many weighing difficult decisions. At a market in Meyzieu, a small commune on the outskirts of Lyon, Kheira Vermorel eyed a box filled with potatoes, wondering if the ...France -
ABC News - World
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government -
CBS News - Top stories
Women voters discuss role of reproductive rights in 2024 election
November 2024 will mark the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Brooke Westlake, an entrepreneur in ... -
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Voters who reject political labels weigh in on 2024 election
In Independence, Oregon, members of one family of voters are pushing back on the idea of political labels. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with them about their views on the 2024 election.