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The Guardian - World
How 14 years of Tory rule have changed Britain – in charts
Charts show what has happened in five key areas, from the NHS to food banks, since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Fourteen years, five prime ministers, ... -
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Tories lost because we failed to deliver - Jenrick
Ex-immigration minister does not rule out running for Tory leader but says focus should be on what went wrong. -
The New York Times - Top stories
How a New York Democrat Lost a Progressive Ballot Line to a G.O.P. Proxy
A mysterious former Republican’s victory over Mondaire Jones in a third-party primary could help shape one of the nation’s most important congressional swing races this fall.New York -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
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The Papers: 'Britain sees red' and 'Tory Party in election wipeout'
The general election exit poll and the expected landslide victory for Labour lead the papers. -
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How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary electionUnited Kingdom -
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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
Uncool Britannia? How Britain might feel with the court of Sir Keir
Past big Labour wins have caused seismic cultural shifts but the unflashy stance of our new leader is described as ‘less Camelot – more Center Parcs’. As Keir Starmer settles into his new job, he must feel the weight of comparison with his ...United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Anatomy of an earthquake: how Labour rose and Tory dominoes fell
The story of a disastrous night for Rishi Sunak’s party and a stunning dawn for Keir Starmer. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerA mild-mannered man, courteous to the end towards the Labour MP who had just ... -
The Guardian - World
How Keir Starmer can learn from Anthony Albanese’s missteps as he tries to rebuild Britain | Marc Stears
The need to focus on core economic issues and build a bridge between urban progressives and working-class voters are key lessons for new UK PM. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAt 5 o’clock on Friday ... -
Financial Times - Business
Britain’s opportunity
Keir Starmer’s victory brings a heavy responsibility to restore trust in UK politicsUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Which high-profile MPs have lost their seats?
Well-known Conservative and Labour politicians ejected in night that sees Keir Starmer secure landslide -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'The Garden Against Time' Review: Paradises Lost and Found
Restoring an unkempt plot inspired Olivia Laing to investigate the place of gardens in our culture. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost
The American Republic feels fragile. -
The Guardian - World
Heroes, superheroes, and someone who lost to a lettuce – take the Thursday quiz
15 questions, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, regardless of whether there is an election or not. How will you fare?. Regular readers will know that during the summer months the Thursday quiz likes to have little themes now and then. With a huge ... -
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Chickens, lost rings and other strange polling day stories
A round-up of the weird and wonderful tales from the frontline of managing elections. -
The Guardian - World
Naomi Alderman: ‘Whatever happened to talking? We’ve lost the ability to swap ideas’
Before her Radio 4 series this week, the dystopian author explains how the internet is eroding communication skills. The internet has caused the biggest crisis in human communication since the arrival of the printing press, the award-winning ... -
Financial Times - World
The UK’s new electoral map in charts
The results are in — what have we learned? -
The New York Times - Top stories
Britain’s Conservative Party Was Routed
Plus, President Biden says he’ll stay in the race.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Can Britain be mended?
As the new government faces an economy, society and political system in despair, there is no shortage of prescriptions to put things rightUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Farage and Future of Britain’s Conservative Party
In the shadow of Labour’s landslide victory over the upended Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s small insurgent right-wing party, Reform U.K., is on a roll. -
Financial Times - Business
Tories’ collapse sparks blame game
Rishi Sunak under fire after results show party on course for worst result in its history -
Financial Times - World
Who will replace Sunak as Tory leader?
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeatUnited Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
'Lost' creator calls on Dems to stop giving party money until Biden steps down
Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of “Lost” and a notable Democratic Party supporter, called on fellow donors to withhold their money until President Biden ends his reelection bid, citing his struggles in the CNN debate against former President Trump ...Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Tesla short sellers lost $3.5 billion in two days of trading after deliveries report
With Tesla's stock close to wiping out its losses for the years, investors betting for a decline have had a rough week.Tesla -
The Guardian - World
Portugal v France: a galactic battle lost in the black hole of one man’s ego | Jonathan Liew
This Euro 2024 clash could have been an all-time great quarter-final, and instead a part of it was stolen. Even his absence feels like a kind of presence. The cameras continue to seek him out. The fans in the stands in their replica Manchester ... -
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Church bells speak again in Spain thanks to effort to recover the lost 'language' of ringing by hand
The sound of church bells is a quaint bit of automated background noise for most people -
NBC News - Top stories
Britain's election could be historic. Here's what to know.
LONDON — Millions of Brits go to the polls Thursday, in an election likely to oust the Conservative Party that has dominated postwar politics and ruled the United Kingdom for the past 14 years. -
The Guardian - World
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union. Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union within his lifetime, in his ...European Union -
The New York Times - World
Thursday Briefing: What’s at Stake in Britain’s Elections
Plus, an ally said Biden is considering leaving the race. -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Keir Starmer Is Britain’s New Prime Minister
The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer lacks the star power of some of his predecessors but led a remarkable turnaround for the Labour Party.United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the new leader of Britain?
The 61-year-old human rights lawyer-turned-politician has had a rapid ascent after entering parliament less than a decade ago. -
BBC News - Top stories
Who can be Britain's next heavyweight superstar?
Which British heavyweight can become a household name when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury hang up their gloves? -
Financial Times - World
Britain is now a beacon of stability — in five charts
The UK possesses a rare global commodity: predictabilityUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Who Is David Lammy, Britain’s New Foreign Secretary?
Mr. Lammy has deep ties to the United States and campaigned for former President Barack Obama. -
The New York Times - World
Who Is Angela Rayner, Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister?
While politics in Britain have traditionally been dominated by the country’s elites, Ms. Rayner has taken a less traditional route to the top.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
A top Tory donor’s tangled web presence
What’s pink, slimy, and loves Julio Herrera Velutini?