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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 -
The Hill - Politics
Can the president be officially criminal?
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has given President Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution, leaving the lower courts and American people flabbergasted as to when the president has immunity from criminal prosecution. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Does America Need a President?
Why subordinates or the “deep state” can’t substitute for a vacuum at the top. -
The New York Times - Top stories
President Biden and the Lord Almighty
The country is interested in the future. Biden keeps talking about the past.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
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 -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
The Guardian - World
Meet Mercy and Anita – the African workers driving the AI revolution, for just over a dollar an hour
Social media content and AI training data are processed in outsource centres in the global south, where long hours, low pay and exposure to disturbing material are the norm. James Muldoon, Mark Graham and Callum Cant: ‘AI feeds off the work of ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Is the U.S. president now above the law?
All you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ruling. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
President Biden, the Time to Leave Is Now
A majority of voters believe he is no longer fit to be president.Joe Biden -
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ESPN - Sports
To the dogs: Chestnut's absence leaves open field
Joey Chestnut's absence from the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has left a wide-open field with tighter betting odds than there have been in years. On the women's side, nine-time champion Miki Sudo is a commanding favorite at -750.US Open -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Man United open to Rashford exit
Man United are open to offers for Marcus Rashford following a breakdown in the relationship between the striker and Erik ten Hag. Transfer Talk has the latest.Premier League -
ABC News - Top stories
Polls open in Iran run-off presidential election
Polls opened Friday in Iran for the run-off presidential election as none of the four candidates won more than 50% of the votes in the first round on June 28.Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
BBC News - Top stories
The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
ABC News - World
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach security at Australia's Parliament House
Pro-Palestinian protesters have breached security at Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners from the roof as a senator quit the government over its direction on the Gaza war -
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The New York Times - World
Nigel Farage, Right-Wing Disrupter, Elected to Parliament for the First Time
His upstart party, Reform U.K., was projected to win four seats, a strong showing, according to a nationwide exit poll. -
Financial Times - World
Le Pen’s party in talks to join Orbán’s group in European parliament
Rassemblement National will decide whether to link up with Patriots for Europe on Monday -
Financial Times - World
What happened in the UK general election?
Labour secures landslide victory as Conservatives crash out of officeUnited Kingdom -
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 -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: 4 shark bite incidents in South Padre Island, Texas
Officials believe that the same shark was responsible for all the incidents, one of which sent the victim to the hospital. -
The New York Times - World
Man Who Stabbed South Korea’s Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 15 Years
The attack on Lee Jae-myung in January raised alarms about South Korea’s political polarization. His assailant was convicted of attempted murder. -
CBS News - Top stories
Far-right Trump ally Nigel Farage wins a seat in the U.K. Parliament
Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage smiled and heckled back at some hecklers as he relished his far-right party's ascent into Parliament.Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Labour Party takes control of U.K. Parliament in historic landslide
There's a changing of the guard in British politics after the progressive Labour Party took control of Parliament in a historic landslide. Voter turnout was low, but the change to Britain's government will be sweeping. Imtiaz Tyab explains. -
The Guardian - World
South Africa 27-20 Ireland: first rugby union Test – live
Follow updates from the 4pm BST, 5pm local, kick-offNZ 16-15 England | Australia 25-16 Wales | Email DanielThe players are making their way out to the field.. They pass under a sign that reads, “Altitude. 1 350m. It matters”. Continue reading... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
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 -
Financial Times - World
Milei to meet Bolsonaro in Brazil amid feud with Lula
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbentBrazil -
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ESPN - Sports
Wave president Ellis accused of workplace abuse
San Diego Wave FC contested allegations of abuse and misconduct directed against president Jill Ellis by a former employee. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
Financial Times - World
Hungary’s presidency is a symptom of deeper EU malaise
Franco-German frictions and the advance of hard-right parties threaten trouble when Europe needs a common frontEuropean Union -
The New York Times - Top stories
Frailty Explains What’s Happening to President Biden
The president is a classic aging case playing out for the country to watch.Joe Biden -
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Politico - Politics
'I am your least worst alternative': Why one Utah conservative is drawing in climate backers
Rep. John Curtis, a heavy favorite to win his general election race in November, could be in a position to provide a crucial GOP vote against a gutting of President Joe Biden’s energy and climate policies during a second Trump administration.Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Nuclear arms race intensified during Trump’s presidency
Donald Trump's presidency saw the destruction of key nuclear arms control agreements, the beginning of a new nuclear arms race, and a threat of nuclear war against North Korea, all of which have contributed to the increasing likelihood of nuclear ...Donald Trump