Over 200 candidates withdraw before second round of voting – France election live
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Second round of voting in France this weekend as antisemitism concerns rise in Europe
There will be a second round of voting in France on Sunday after the far-right's Marine Le Pen won big against President Macron in the first round. Some prominent Jewish figures in France say there's been more antisemitism on both sides as ... -
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Iranians head out to vote in second round of presidential election
An expected low turnout reflects growing opposition to the Islamic Republic, critics say. Iranians vote today in the run-off round of a presidential election offering a choice between a veteran hardliner and a reformist who has backed pragmatic ...Iran -
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The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
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France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote
France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote. -
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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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French PM urges calm after assaults in run-up to second round vote
Gabriel Attal’s call comes on tense last day of campaigning after more than 50 candidates and canvassers attacked . Europe live – latest updatesThe French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has urged all political parties to call for calm on a tense ...France -
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France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
Several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail in the final stretch before a high-stakes French legislative election -
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France’s government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
In the final stretch before France’s high-stakes parliamentary elections Sunday, several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Marine Le Pen's opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday.
Marine Le Pen’s opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday. -
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The Guardian - World
Euro 2024: Bellingham fined for gesture and given suspended one-game ban – live
Quarter-final buildup and latest Euros newsAnd you can get in touch with Dominic on emailIt’s quite scary to me that every Germany game now could be Toni Kroos’s final ever professional match. What a player he’s been – and still is. Talk about ... -
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French PM says ‘no place for violence and intimidation’ after candidate attacked putting up election posters – Europe live
Gabriel Attal said candidate Prisca Thevenot and members of her campaign team were attacked by four individuals. The Ecologists’ Marine Tondelier has criticised the far right National Rally’s Jordan Bardella, arguing that his party is allowing ... -
The Hill - Politics
Second House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, becoming the second sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge the incumbent to step aside after his lackluster performance in last week’s debate. ...Joe Biden -
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'A direct and candid conversation': Democratic governors speak before Biden meeting
The closed-door meeting will include some talked about as possible replacements.Joe Biden -
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Millions head to polls to cast their votes in general election – live
Polling stations opened at 7am, with voting taking place until 10pm on Thursday night. UK general election results 2024: live trackerWhat time will we know who won? Guide to the nightConstituency finder and how boundaries have changedWhat’s ... -
The New York Times - World
Starmer Becomes U.K. Prime Minister After Labour Party Landslide
Labour’s resounding election victory ended 14 years of Conservative government. But a fragmented vote and low turnout pointed to a deeply unhappy Britain.United Kingdom -
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Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander
The Lebanese Hezbollah group says it has launched over 200 rockets at several military bases in Israel in retaliation for a strike that killed one of its senior commandersIsrael -
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Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right -
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Watch: The election night in 100 seconds
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The Guardian - World
General election live: Party leaders battle for votes on eve of election as Tory minister predicts Labour landslide
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer out campaigning after Mel Stride says Labour likely to win a large majority. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterWhat constituency am I in? New boundary mapIt has just gone 7am: let’s look at today’s stop ... -
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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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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 ... -
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U.K. Election 2024: What to Know About Candidates and Key Issues
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years.United Kingdom -
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CBS Sports - Sports
Bronny James contract: Lakers to sign second-round pick to four-year, $7.9 million deal, per report
Rich Paul has said that Bronny James, LeBron's son, would not sign a two-way contractNBA -
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Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Quay Walker says Packers' second-round pick has been 'flying around' on the practice field
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Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote
The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election. -
The Hill - Politics
Meghan McCain: Biden won't be elected to a second term 'one way or another'
Meghan McCain, the daughter of the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), said President Biden will not be elected to another term “one way or another.” “Joe Biden can step aside for another candidate or lose in historic numbers in a few months — but ...Joe Biden -
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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has come back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach the fourth round -
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon in the third round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon in the third round -
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Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve to run alongside more serious candidates at the U.K. election
At the U.K. election, candidates will include by Count Binface a man with a trash can on his head or someone dressed as “Elmo” from Sesame Street. -
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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 -
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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
France’s Snap Election Enters Its Final Hours
The vote will determine the composition of France’s National Assembly, and the future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term. -
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. -
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