Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership crown?

BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.

Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up

Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisive

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Jenrick accuses Badenoch of disrespecting Tories

Robert Jenrick has attacked Tory leadership rival Kemi Badenoch for failing to set out detail policies.

Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

Badenoch and Jenrick spar over visions for future of Tory party in TV debate

Jenrick pledges to ‘end the drama’, while Badenoch calls his plan to exit ECHR ‘a distraction from bigger worries’. Tory debate takeaways: a clash of styles, a tame format and a win for ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.

‘Abrasive’ Kemi Badenoch urged to play nice to secure Conservative leadership

Supporters offer advice to get the favourite over the line, gambling she can unite the party and restore Tory fortunes. Supporters of Kemi Badenoch have urged her to rein in her confrontational ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Thune, Cornyn look to clinch top leadership spot with campaign blitz

Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) has crisscrossed the country this month to campaign with Senate GOP incumbents and challengers, hoping to lock down the votes he needs to put him over the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed

Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.

She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home?

After Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe title, her country’s government arrested the family members of the Miss Nicaragua contest director, and she hasn’t returned home since.

World - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Lupita Nyong’o on her favourite mementos

Badenoch hits back at Jenrick's 'disrespectful' jibe

The Tory leadership contender says she is focused on principles rather than setting out specific policies.

Prince William reveals Princess Kate's favourite dessert – and it will surprise you

Prince William was at the Duchy College in Cornwall on Thursday and during his trip, the Prince of Wales revealed his wife, Kate Middleton's favourite dessert

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

China’s favourite tipple may finally shake off its hangover

Rebound in overseas sales and share buybacks could help Kweichow Moutai recover

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Rúben Amorim in talks over Manchester United job after Ten Hag exit

United hope to unveil Sporting head coach next week Ten Hag sacked by United following West Ham defeat Manchester United were closing in on Rúben Amorim’s appointment as the club’s new manager ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

There Is No Leadership Without Risk

Those in positions of leadership fear they will say the wrong thing, or say what they believe to be the right thing in the wrong way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

The Art of Influence: A Leadership Superpower

How to master the subtle skills that drive impactful leadership.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Logano seizes fresh chance, clinches spot in finale

Joey Logano, reinstated into the playoff field after Alex Bowman's car failed inspection, won at Las Vegas to clinch a spot in NASCAR's championship finale.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

How the Liberty clinched their first WNBA title

With its stars struggling, Nyara Sabally and Jonquel Jones helped New York win its first WNBA title.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Deion's Buffs clinch bowl, but 'not all we're after'

Colorado secured bowl eligibility in Year 2 under Deion Sanders with a 34-23 home victory over Cincinnati that also sets the Buffaloes up to be a Big 12 contender.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope

Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine finally get their crowning moment after almost two decades in the international game.

Trump: Saudi crown prince 'a great guy'

Former President Trump says the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, who faces unrelenting criticism over his government's human rights record, is a “great guy.” “I think it’s fine ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Reddick wins, giving MJ shot at NASCAR crown

Tyler Reddick went high and overtook Ryan Blaney on the final turn to win at Homestead-Miami on Sunday to secure a spot in NASCAR's winner-take-all finale in Arizona in two weeks

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis

Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese players

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Oddsmakers expect Dodgers to defend WS crown

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been installed at ESPN BET as +400 favorites to win the 2025 World Series. The New York Yankees (+700) are next, followed by the Atlanta Braves +750 and the ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year

It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

House Republicans brace for leadership scramble

House Republicans are bracing for potential leadership shake-ups in the coming weeks, a post-election scramble that will heavily depend on who wins control of the lower chamber and White House in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23