Simon Schama’s history of British elections
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The British Election
While electorates in other countries are shifting to the right, British voters are expected to elect a party on the center-left. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain's Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history.
Britain’s Labour Party was on course to win a landslide election victory, according to an exit poll published Thursday night, as voters appeared set to hand its leader, Keir Starmer, one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in British history. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Least Thrilling Landslide in U.K. Election History
Voters saw Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as the safer alternative after 14 years of Conservative blundering. -
NBC News - Politics
Labour Party appears to win in landslide in British elections
Exit polls from today's parliamentary elections in Britain suggest a landslide victory for the Labour Party over the Conservative Party. The results mean that Britain will get a new prime minister. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about the U.K. election set to shake up British politics
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
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 -
CNBC - Business
Trump ally Nigel Farage elected to British parliament for first time
After seven failed attempts, Nigel Farage has won a seat in the U.K.'s parliament.Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party wins British election in a landslide
After a landslide victory for Britain’s progressive Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer will become their new prime minister, replacing Rishi Sunak. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY from 10 Downing Street. -
Financial Times - Business
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Britain ousts Conservatives after 14 years in major win for center-left Labour, exit polls show
Britain goes to the polls for an election that could end 14 years of Conservative rule -
ABC News - World
Exit poll suggests Conservatives face historic defeat in British election, leaving the party in disarray
Exit poll suggests Conservatives face historic defeat in British election, leaving the party in disarray -
ABC News - World
Polls close in British election where voters will deliver their verdict on 14 years of Conservative government
Polls close in British election where voters will deliver their verdict on 14 years of Conservative government -
The Guardian - World
This election has upended British politics. A strange new landscape is revealed | Rafael Behr
Tribal loyalties and political certainties are falling away, but the Conservatives have been felled by a determined coalition . Elections do not change countries overnight. They reveal changes that were hidden – or visible but neglected – beneath ... -
ABC News - World
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says opposition Labour Party has won the UK election as his Conservatives face a rout
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says opposition Labour Party has won the UK election as his Conservatives face a routUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Success Eluded Him in Dance. Then Came Gymnastics and Simone Biles.
Grégory Milan, who works with Biles and the French national team, has found a home in gymnastics, though his pure dance background is unusual in the sport. -
Wired - Tech
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.Artificial Intelligence -
BBC News - Top stories
'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme. -
Inc. - Business
With 1 Sentence, Simone Biles Just Taught Us All a Remarkable Lesson About Leading a Team
She understands her role is changing. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
'Insatiable' Spain make history to defeat Germany
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his players are "insatiable" for more success at Euro 2024 after creating history by knocking out hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday. -
The Guardian - World
Warning signs: a history of Joe Biden’s verbal slips
Signs were hiding in plain sight well before the US presidential debate against Donald Trump. Warning signs of Joe Biden’s decline were hiding in plain sight well before last month’s calamitous US presidential debate performance against Donald ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
BBC News - Top stories
British teenager Bearman joins Haas for 2025
Oliver Bearman will become the fourth British driver on the Formula 1 grid next season after signing to race for the US-based Haas team. -
BBC News - Top stories
Norris tops British Grand Prix first practice
McLaren’s Lando Norris sets the pace in first practice at the British Grand Prix. -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu dismantles Sakkari to reach Wimbledon last 16
Emma Raducanu makes a strong statement of intent by beating Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. -
ESPN - Sports
Gauff stops British qualifier Kartal at Wimbledon
Second-seeded Coco Gauff ended the dream run of British qualifier Sonay Kartal as the American marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-0 victory on Friday. -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: A Visual History Is Back In Stock And 50% Off At Amazon
The world lost a legend when Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away this year, but like all of life's great artists, his legacy lives on through his work. If you've ever wanted to marvel at his talent for drawing awe-inspiring landscapes, ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Garrett Crochet makes MLB history through first 18 career starts
Garrett Crochet is the first player since 1901 to pull off this ridiculous featMLB -
Financial Times - Business
UK’s political landscape is redrawn but voting has rarely been more volatile
Conservatives lose ground to Labour and the Lib Dems on the left as Reform UK proves itself to be a new threat on the right -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Cam Newton: I'm not the greatest dual threat in NFL history, Lamar Jackson is
Cam Newton ran for more touchdowns than any other quarterback in NFL history, but he does not consider himself the greatest dual threat ever to play the game.NFL -
ABC News - Sports
Young British players boost local hopes at Wimbledon for another homegrown champion
British players not named Andy Murray have struggled to make a lasting impact at Wimbledon in recent years, but there are flickers of hope -
CNBC - Business
U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why
The U.S. comes in last in a ranking of 28 countries, dragged down by high childcare costs, long work hours and lack of federally mandated paid parental leave. -
The Guardian - World
Teenager Ollie Bearman to be fourth British F1 driver after joining Haas
Impressed as last-minute stand-in at Saudi Grand Prix‘It’s hard to put into words just how much this means’Teenager Ollie Bearman will become the fourth British driver in Formula One after it was announced he will race for Haas in 2025. The ... -
NBC News - Politics
British PM Rishi Sunak faces likely defeat as voters head to polls
British voters are heading to the polls for the country’s first parliamentary election in five years and are widely expected to usher out over a decade of Conservative Party power. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing challengers for the ...United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Norrie finds form to stun British number one Draper
Cameron Norrie stuns British number one Jack Draper with an assured second-round win at Wimbledon. -
The Guardian - World
Final pleas, postal vote delays and dogs: British voters go to the polls
Party leaders make last-minute appeals to electorate as Labour heavily tipped to win overwhelming majority. UK general election 2024 – latest news liveWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideLive tracker: UK general election ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Great British Bake Off's Dawn Hollyoak dies aged 61
Show judge Paul Hollywood sent his love to Ms Hollyoak's family, describing her as a "lovely lady". -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking top 25 players in NFL history: One current player makes the cut on list of all-time greats
These 25 players stand out from the restNFL -
Inc. - Business
After 53 Years, Nike Just Had the Single Worst Day in Its History. Here's How It Happened
There are key lessons both for Nike and for businesses of any size -- including yours. -
The Guardian - World
Stubborn, brave, brilliant: Cavendish defies age again to rewrite history | William Fotheringham
To win a Tour stage at 39 is a stunning feat of endurance in a sport where many careers last less than two years. In 2007, when Mark Cavendish made his Tour de France debut, there was plenty of expectation that the youth from the Isle of Man would ...