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South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why
The real politicking in South Africa may start after the election results are announced as the country faces the possibility of no outright winnerABC News - World -
Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections
Turkey's president says his country won't hesitate to act against Kurdish-led groups in northern Syria if they proceed with plans to hold local electionsABC News - World - Turkey -
Starmer v Sunak: who are the men vying to be PM in the UK general election?
The Conservative and Labour leaders come from starkly different backgrounds but both are fighting for the political middle ground. Over the next five weeks the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and the leader of the opposition, Labour’s Keir ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
The European elections will be a rough ride for the political mainstream
Parties of the far right are set to prosper, but will also face challenges of their ownFinancial Times - Business -
Hang the Oil and Gas CEOs
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats call for prosecuting fossil-fuel executives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Political violence persists in Mexico just days before its historic election
Another local political candidate has been killed in Mexico as it gets ready to hold a historic presidential election Sunday amid a dramatic rise in political violence.NBC News - Top stories -
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South Africans Turn Away from ANC in Early Election Results
As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.The New York Times - World -
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ANC vote collapses in historic South Africa election result
The party once led by Nelson Mandela hit by worst election result since apartheid ended 30 years ago.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa's ruling ANC on the brink of losing majority in landmark election result
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is on the brink of losing its parliamentary majority for the first time after an election that has brought a stunning drop in support for the party that led its country out of apartheid under Nelson ...ABC News - World -
Diane Abbott free to stand as a Labour candidate, says Starmer – UK politics live
Latest from campaign trail sees leader of the opposition head to Scotland, after his visit to Wales. Sign up for Election Edition, our UK general election newsletterThe Conservative party has announced plans for fly-tippers to get points on their ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders
A new report from a digital civil rights group has found that publicly available artificial intelligence tools can be easily weaponized to churn out convincing election lies in the voices of top American and European politiciansABC News - Tech -
'No big deal': Mark Mobius says he'll stay bullish on India no matter the election results
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius said India's election outcome will not change his bullish views on the country.CNBC - Business -
South Africa heading for 'coalition' as partial election results have ANC under 50%
South Africa is heading closer to the reality of a national coalition government for the first time as partial election results put the ruling African Nation Congress well short of a majorityABC News - World -
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South Africa's election portal resumes showing partial results after brief glitch
Live updates with partial results from South Africa's parliamentary polls reappeared on the electoral commission's website, following a glitch.CNBC - Business -
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South Africa’s ruling ANC is on the brink of losing its majority in a landmark election result
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress was on the brink of losing its parliamentary majority for the first time Saturday after an election that brought a stunning drop in support for the party that led its country out of apartheid under ...NBC News - Top stories -
South African media and research-group projections based on early results from national elections indicate the African National Congress will lose its absolute majority.
South African media and research-group projections based on early results from national elections indicate the African National Congress will lose its absolute majority.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump’s fate in ‘hush money’ trial in the hands of 12 New Yorkers
Also in today’s newsletter, where will Nikki Haley’s donors will park their money?Financial Times - World - New York -
Conservative MP Mark Logan defects to Labour in fresh blow to Sunak
PM under mounting pressure as number of departures from his parliamentary party rises to 78Financial Times - Business -
Is Rishi Sunak facing a repeat of John Major’s 1997 landslide defeat?
The two Tory PMs both told voters the economy had turned a corner – but there is little comparison now with 27 years ago. With a Labour victory looking increasingly probable, John Major’s pitch to voters in 1997 was simple. Britain had come a long ...The Guardian - World -
Labour plans to revive some of Rishi Sunak’s undelivered laws
Election victory would see main opposition party take advantage of already-drafted bills it supportsFinancial Times - World -
Latest on political implications of Trump conviction
The Trump campaign says their fundraising page crashed Thursday due to an influx of donations after the former president was found guilty on all counts in his New York "hush money" case. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on how the ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
QB purgatory: Path for Giants, Browns and five other teams to change their fate at NFL's most crucial position
Nothing is worse than being stuck in the middle at quarterbackCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
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Kremlin says Trump being politically targeted
The Kremlin said former President Trump is being politically targeted, stating there’s an “elimination” of political contenders taking place, a day after the presumptive GOP nominee was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his hush-money case. ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump blasts hush money conviction as political warfare
Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president ever to be found guilty of criminal charges. He is set to face President Joe Biden in the November election.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Trump Was Convicted by a Jury, Not by His Political Enemies
The guilty verdict for a former president shows why jury trials are crucial for preserving the U.S. legal system against corruption.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
The Irish Sea border returns to NI politics
The border had been modified, simplified and repackaged in subsequent deals but is still there.BBC News - Top stories -
The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor
The country has turned into a deadly place to run for municipal office, with more than 200 candidates and officials killed this election. season.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sunak heads north after a flurry of Tory policies fail to move the dial in the polls
After week of campaign missteps, ‘reset’ is attempt to firm up base and beat back Reform UK, say observers. Rishi Sunak is heading to north-east England for a rare foray into the “red wall” after a campaign that has so far focused on shoring up ...The Guardian - World -
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12:30 Report — Political world on edge of seat over Trump verdict
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Who else is enjoying this recess week?! Here’s what’s happening today: It’s Day 2 of Trump jury deliberations. *twiddles thumbs* The jury asked the judge to reread their instructions this morning. Supreme Court ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trading Art for Politics, Former Uffizi Chief Runs for Mayor of Florence
Eike Schmidt, the former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is facing an uphill battle in his bid to become mayor, but he’s counting on his cultural clout to win.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump’s guilty verdict puts America’s political system on trial
The Republican candidate’s court of appeal will be the US electorateFinancial Times - Business -
Iran's fragile political future after Raisi’s death: A leadership vacuum
Raisi’s complex legacy makes selecting his successor a highly sensitive task. The decision is not merely about appointing a new president but also about shaping the future of the regime.The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Belarus starts proceedings in a trial in absentia of 20 prominent political analysts
Belarusian authorities have started proceedings in a trial in absentia of 20 prominent political analysts who work with the world’s biggest universities and think tanks, the latest step in the years-long crackdown on dissent in the countryABC News - World