In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
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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 -
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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 -
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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to reelect incumbent conservative as city's governor
Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to reelect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years -
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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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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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Iran Voters Face Stark Choice in Competitive Presidential Runoff
For the first time in years, the outcome is difficult to predict, and could be decided by how many people end their boycotts and participate in the vote.Iran -
The New York Times - Top stories
In the U.K. Election, Keir Starmer — the Boring Choice — Wins
Britons are celebrating the end of 14 bleak years of Conservative rule. But the new government must turn things around and fast, or the populists will be back.United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
A Unicorn Founder Shares 10 Lessons on Entrepreneurial Grit, Data, and Making a Difference
The sky's the limit when entrepreneurs embrace discomfort, learn from failure, and persevere with unwavering determination. -
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An M.L.B. Star Who Beat Cancer Is Making a Different Kind of Comeback
After making four appearances following chemotherapy, the Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery last August. -
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UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited 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 ... -
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Down-and-out U.K. coastal town looks set to elect Trump ally Nigel Farage
Change is in the air in Clacton-on-Sea, a sleepy backwater that may become the vanguard for the British right wing after electing Nigel Farage.Donald Trump -
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Making Money on the Election Trade Is Harder Than Ever
The obvious lesson: Trades based on voting results are a gamble on unreliable polling. -
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U.K. Liberal Democrats Make Big Election Gains
The small centrist party campaigned on improving health and social care. Its leader, Ed Davey, wooed voters with publicity stunts and personal appeals.United Kingdom -
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 -
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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 -
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UK Election: What Happens Next
The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.United Kingdom -
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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 -
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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. -
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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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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The Guardian - World
Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the party benefited from ... -
Financial Times - World
Kenya’s fraught choices
Protests in Nairobi last week show the limited options for countries avoiding defaultKenya -
Wired - Tech
UK’s Labour Is Winning the Meme War, but Young Voters Think It’s All Incredibly Embarrassing
“Although conversation provoking, it reads as infantilizing,” says one young voter about the meme campaigns waged by the Labour and Conservative parties in the UK. “They’re trivializing a very serious event.” -
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'Proud' Saka earns England penalty redemption
Bukayo Saka overcame a past penalty nightmare to become England's hero with a superb individual goal and spot-kick success against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on Saturday. -
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The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Britain's general election is a big event for political gamblersUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
The best moments of the 2024 UK election campaign
The events, photos and gaffes that defined the past six weeksUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
What happens after polling day in the UK election?
When will the new prime minister take office and what happens during the first days of a new government?. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Voters went to the polls on Thursday to pass verdict on ...United Kingdom -
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Live coverage of general election results around the UK
Follow the BBC's live coverage of election rescults around the UK and local areas of England.United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK general election 2024: five key points
Keir Starmer’s Labour is heading for power with a large majority as voters punish Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerKeir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour party, will ...United Kingdom -
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UK Election Night: When to Expect Results
Almost every district is expected to declare a winner by 7 a.m. local time. A clear opposition victory would result in a quick transition of power.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Labour sweeps to power in UK election
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