General election live: Party leaders battle for votes on eve of election as Tory minister predicts Labour landslide
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World - The New York Times
Tunisia’s Autocratic Leader Is Poised to Steamroll to Election Victory
President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement.36 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Supreme Court Returns With Possible Election Cases Looming
Aside from major disputes on issues like transgender rights and guns, the docket is fairly routine. That could change fast if the presidential race is contested.1 hour ago -
World - Financial Times
IFS urges Labour party to make ‘serious reforms’ to capital gains tax
Think tank’s report calls for revenue facility to be fairer and more growth friendly2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Whoever becomes the next Tory leader shouldn’t assume they’ll be safe in the job | Andrew Rawnsley
If there’s a star among the four candidates, who this week will be winnowed down to two, they are keeping it well disguised. When I read people referring to the competition to be the next leader of ...3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Confused and conflicted: Tory party’s future hangs in the balance after divided conference
The four leadership candidates strutted around Birmingham last week like celebrities, but members seem unimpressed – and MPs think whoever wins might not even last until the next election. How do ...5 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden issues warning about potential election violence
President Biden delivered a new warning Friday about the upcoming election given former President Trump’s comments that he again may not accept the results. “I'm confident it'll be free and fair. I ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
‘They have him by the balls’: senior Tories warn Robert Jenrick will be at mercy of ‘Braverman right’ as leader
Party figures say frontrunner will be brought down by the right if he tries to move to more moderate ground. Robert Jenrick will be toppled by the Tory party’s right wing should he attempt to pivot ...22 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.23 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Is Gender the Most Important Issue in the Trump-Harris Election?
Harris could be the first female president. But it’s Trump and Vance who are playing the gender card.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Leadership contests are what the Tory party does best
At this stage in the cycle, the Conservatives don’t want to be normal, they want to be themselvesYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
FBI, DHS warn of 2024 election-related violence
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's joint intelligence bulletin highlighted the threat of domestic extremism ahead of the U.S. election, saying extremists could target polling sites ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories collide with election misinformation
Musk and politicians like Trump spread baseless claims such as Fema blocking flights and confiscating supplies. As emergency crews work to help people experiencing grave losses after Hurricane ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Harris to campaign in Michigan; Trump to be joined by family of rally shooting victim in campaign return to Butler – live
Vice-president to visit Detroit; family of firefighter killed in Butler, Pennsylvania, will attend Trump rally at the site on Saturday. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a hard-right ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Pakistan capital locked down to stop rally by party of ex-leader Imran Khan
Pakistani authorities have placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to the capital and suspended cellphone service in Islamabad in an attempt to prevent supporters of imprisoned ...Yesterday - Pakistan -
Tech - Wired
Europe Votes to Slap China-Made EVs With Tariffs—but Tesla Gets Off Easy
Despite opposition from Germany, the European Union will start imposing tariffs as high as 45 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Elon Musk’s marque takes the smallest hit.Yesterday - Tesla -
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Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?
And how much influence will the next president have on the region?Yesterday -
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EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
European Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadlineYesterday - China -
World - The Guardian
EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
Decision opposed by five countries including Germany, where car firms say it could be ‘fatal’ blow for industry. Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidies EU leaders have ...Yesterday - European Union -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina election officials grapple with storm's impact
Reporter Bob Buckley from NewsNation affiliate WGHP says the impact of Helene in North Carolina could have "massive" impact on the election.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Japan's new leader expresses regret for governing party slush fund scandal, vows stronger defense
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has opened his first policy speech in office by expressing deep regrets over the governing party’s slush funds scandal that dogged his predecessor2 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Justice Department official on efforts to combat election interference
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, who is in charge of the Justice Department's National Security Division, sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Saw 2020 Election Results as an Obstacle, Not an Outcome
A court filing offers insight into his thinking and makes it hard to see him accepting another loss.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Election-denying ex-county clerk sentenced to 9 years for tampering with election equipment
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who promoted 2020 election conspiracy theories, was sentenced in connection with a security breach of Mesa County’s voting system.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How elections can create financial crises
The evidence of how feel-good economic stimulants can backfire over time is there for everyone to see.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump casts 'election interference' label on everything while facing federal charges
Donald Trump has never stopped propagating falsehoods that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. But now, he is increasingly turning his attention toward pre-emptive claims the 2024 ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Giuliani’s attempts to overturn 2020 election partly thwarted by wrong number
New details emerge that Trump’s then lawyer tried but failed to urge Michigan legislator to install fake electors. Rudy Giuliani texted the wrong number as he tried to persuade Michigan ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic senator worried Netanyahu trying to 'influence' US election
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says he’s worried Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to influence the U.S. presidential election by showing little interest in striking a peace deal ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Can Kamala Harris defeat Trump’s election lies in battleground Georgia? – video
In a new series of Anywhere but Washington, the Guardian’s Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to the crucial swing state of Georgia, where election deniers and rightwing conspiracy ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Will October flip the September election script?
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris, in the final few weeks of her presidential bid, has been pressed by events to juggle dual roles in governance and politics amid domestic and international ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour donor expects honour after backing party, wife claims
Lawyers for Kate Vince tell court that Dale Vince is trying to finalise divorce in ‘haste’ to prevent her acquiring title3 days ago