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Iran’s Presidential Candidates: Who Are They?
Two candidates face off in Iran’s runoff election on Friday after neither secured enough votes to win in the first round. Here’s what you need to know about their positions and background.Iran -
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Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran's president
The former heart surgeon has beaten his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili.Iran -
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ABC News - World
Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who rose to power in parliament, runs to be Iran's next president
The stances of Iran's presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian reflect the dualities of being a reformist politician within Iran’s Shiite theocracy -
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Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who rose to power in parliament, now Iran's president-elect
The stances of Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reflect the dualities of being a reformist politician within Iran’s Shiite theocracy -
The New York Times - World
New Popular Front Scored Big in France’s Vote. Who Are Its Members?
Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together. -
The New York Times - Business
If Not President Biden, Then Who?
Democrats and donors are pondering who could be the best alternative to take on Donald Trump after faltering attempts to calm nerves following last week’s debate.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Iran’s reformists try fear tactics to mobilise vote
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first roundIran -
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Pro-Gaza candidates squeeze Labour vote in some constituencies
The party lost a number of former strongholds to independent candidates campaigning on pro-Palestine platforms. -
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Candidates in pivotal French legislative elections make final push ahead of vote
Candidates in France's pivotal and polarizing legislative elections are making their last push for the second and decisive round of voting after a three-week campaign marked by hate speech, verbal abuse and physical attacks -
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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 -
ABC News - World
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports -
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Iran holds runoff presidential vote between hard-liner and reformist
Iranians have begun voting in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month, as public apathy has become pervasive in the Islamic Republic after years of economic woes, mass protests and ...Iran -
CNBC - Business
Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in presidential runoff vote
The 69-year-old former minister will serve for four years as the head of government for the Islamic Republic, and faces no shortage of challenges.Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran's presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi.
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran’s presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi. -
The Guardian - World
Who is in the new Labour cabinet?
With many MPs who served Blair and Brown, Starmer’s team is one of the most experienced in recent times. UK election live – latest updatesFollowing a landslide election victory, Keir Starmer’s Labour government faces a range of urgent priorities ... -
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Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday -
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The Latest | Polls open in Iran runoff election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crash
Iranians are voting in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a May helicopter crash in the country’s northwest along with the foreign minister and several other officialsIran -
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Who can I vote for in the general election?
Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search. -
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Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?
The new top team includes the UK's first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as well as party veterans such as Ed Miliband and Yvette Cooper. -
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Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmaker
Iranians began voting Friday in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month.Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some top players in Hollywood's reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party's candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president's capacities and prospects.
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party’s candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president’s capacities and prospects.Joe Biden -
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Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded ... -
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. -
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Victoria Starmer: Who is the new PM's wife?
Lady Starmer is an NHS worker, mother of teens and now the UK's first lady. What do we know about her? -
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. -
ABC News - World
Ahead of Iran's presidential runoff, a floated rise in gasoline prices may spark new protests
Comments suggesting that Iran's reformist presidential candidate could increase government-set gasoline prices have raised fears of a repeat of nationwide protests -
ABC News - World
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 - Top stories
Some Voters Who Supported Biden in 2020 Now Want a New Nominee
Dozens of voters in four swing states expressed fear, frustration and anger. And they want a new option — whatever (and whoever) that is.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer: Britain’s new leader who takes politics seriously
Former human rights lawyer has pledged ‘stability and moderation’ after taking Labour party back into power. Keir Starmer, who has just secured the biggest election victory in the UK this century to become prime minister, is considered reserved by ... -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
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 ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kings a ‘sneak' candidate to sign DeRozan in free agency
The Kings reportedly are a darkhorse candidate to sign coveted free agent DeMar DeRozan. -
ESPN - Sports
Collier, MVP candidate and Olympian, injures foot
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier suffered a left foot injury in Thursday's loss to the Sun.