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Anti-immigration party leader Nigel Farage wins a seat in UK Parliament on his eighth attempt
Anti-immigration party leader Nigel Farage wins a seat in UK Parliament on his eighth attemptUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How the Kindle Became a Must-Have Accessory (Again)
The e-reader has become the gadget of choice on #BookTok. -
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The New York Times - Business
Fed Officials Keep an Eye Out for Cracks in the Job Market
Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
ABC News - World
Bulgarian Parliament rejects new government proposed by leader of main party
Bulgaria’s Parliament has voted down a minority government proposed by the center-right GERB party, which likely will bring the country closer to new elections -
Financial Times - World
Farage’s Reform wins 5 seats as it eats into Tory vote
Rightwing party in jubilant mood after leader becomes MP for first time -
The Guardian - World
Viktor Orbán visits Vladimir Putin to condemnation from fellow EU leaders
Brussels disassociates itself from Hungarian PM’s Moscow trip, which he has tried to cast as a peace mission . Europe live – latest updatesViktor Orbán, Europe’s most pro-Russian leader, met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Friday on a rare trip ...European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Hungary's Russia-friendly PM meets Putin in Moscow
Viktor Orban's self-styled "peace mission" was heavily criticised by EU leaders and by Ukraine.Russia -
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The Guardian - World
France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out | Rokhaya Diallo
Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power. The far right’s historically high score in the first round of the French legislative elections was reflected in the ... -
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Financial Times - World
Why the EU is outraged over Orbán’s trip to see Putin
Also in this newsletter: Germany and Turkey locked in diplomatic spat over a hand gestureEuropean Union -
CBS News - Top stories
Far-right Trump ally Nigel Farage wins a seat in the U.K. Parliament
Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage smiled and heckled back at some hecklers as he relished his far-right party's ascent into Parliament.Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Green Party celebrate record four-seat win
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey win in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley with big swings to their party. -
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A NATO summit and mending EU relations are among first tasks for new UK leader Keir Starmer
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer doesn’t get to take a breatherUnited Kingdom -
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The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continues
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continuesUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. “Won’t you play a simple melody,” sang Bing Crosby in his rendition of the Irving Berlin classic. Now it seems his wish has come true: ... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden campaign hits Trump over 'Black jobs' remark in new ad
The Biden reelection campaign has launched a new ad hitting former President Trump for his comments about “Black jobs” at the presidential debate. In response to the first 2024 general election debate’s only question regarding Black voters, Trump ...Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
China-built EVs hit with EU tariffs; Nio says it may have to raise prices in Europe
Europe on Thursday confirmed tariff increases on electric vehicles imported from China to the continent with automakers criticizing the move.European Union -
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Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open
Russian President Vladimir Putin's message to NATO was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict that could quickly turn into a nuclear oneUkraine -
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Mexico's incoming president announces top posts
Mexico’s incoming president has announced her appointees for top posts, but hopes for a fresh approach were dashed by the re-appearance of old faces in the new cabinetMexico -
The New York Times - Science
Melodies of Popular Songs Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. -
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A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years
Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades and advanced plans to build thousands of new settlement homes -
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The Guardian - World
‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: world leaders congratulate Starmer on election win
Canadian PM hails Labour’s ‘historic victory’, while Israel’s president says he hopes to ‘deepen the close friendship’. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerThe Labour party’s thumping general election victory, ... -
The Guardian - World
EU brushes aside risk of China trade war over electric vehicle tariffs
Higher tariffs on Chinese EV imports to come into force despite carmakers’ fears of retaliation. Business live – latest updatesThe EU’s top trade official, Valdis Dombrovskis, has brushed aside concerns of trade-war retaliation from Beijing ...China -
CNBC - Business
Putin's Hungarian ally Orban draws EU ire over 'peace mission' to Moscow
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that "appeasement will not stop Putin."European Union -
The Guardian - World
China to hold hearing into brandy imports as tension grows with EU over tariffs on EVs
Ministry will discuss investigation into claims that European producers are selling goods below market rates. Business live – latest updatesChina has ramped up its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports in what appears to be a ...China -
BBC News - Top stories
Highlights: Raducanu dominant in win over Mertens
Emma Raducanu completes a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory over Elise Mertens to move into the third round of Wimbledon 2024. -
The Guardian - World
‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests
It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?. I have much good fortune in my life, but in one respect I am ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Hield believed Warriors have better chance to win than Lakers
Buddy Hield reportedly chose the Warriors over the Los Angeles Lakers because he believed Golden State offered a better chance to win.NBA -
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Mets have 6 prospects on MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 list, including Brandon Sproat
Six Mets made the cut on MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 prospects list, including right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat.MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emma Raducanu delights Wimbledon crowd with dazzling win over Elise Mertens
Emma Raducanu brushed aside Elise Mertens at Wimbledon to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time since her US Open triumph. -
The Guardian - World
England target breakdown as route to poll-defying win over All Blacks
Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be an omen for Borthwick’s squad who are finally in good shape to face New Zealand. The pre-game polls on big match days in New Zealand seldom fluctuate too wildly. Traditionally the public are given just one ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants' clutch pitching performance fuels win over Guardians
The Giants' pitching staff's ability to repeatedly escape danger was the defining theme in San Francisco's 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Progressive Field.MLB -
The Guardian - World
Turkey’s Merih Demiral facing ban over ‘wolf’ celebration in win over Austria
Defender’s gesture has apparent far-right connotationsUefa inquiry could lead to him missing quarter-final tieMerih Demiral, Turkey’s goalscorer from their last-16 win over Austria, could face a ban from their quarter-final against the Netherlands ...College Football -
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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 -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ...