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The Guardian view on Labour’s landslide: becoming the change the country needs | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer has the Commons strength to be daring. That means fulfilling hopes he did little to excite. “We ran as a changed Labour party,” declared Sir Keir Starmer on Friday morning, shortly after Rishi Sunak publicly conceded defeat, “and ... -
The Guardian - World
The Guardian view on Trump and presidential immunity: the return of the king | Editorial
The supreme court’s sweeping ruling is a blow to democracy in the US. The supreme court’s ruling on presidential immunity combines a tectonic constitutional shift and immediate political repercussions to devastating effect. It allows one man to ...Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
The Guardian view on Hurricane Beryl: the west can’t sit this out | Editorial
An unprecedented storm has caused devastation. Caribbean states need support. The islands that have been hardest hit by Hurricane Beryl will take years to recover. Nine out of 10 homes on Union, which is part of St Vincent and the Grenadines in ... -
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. -
Financial Times - Business
Macron’s ‘irresponsible’ snap election casts shadow over Olympics
Political chaos dents France’s image and raises security issues at world’s most watched sporting event -
The Hill - Politics
Keir Starmer becomes Britain's new PM in historic UK election
Following a historic landslide win for the Labour Party in the United Kingdom's general election, Sir Keir Starmer officially became Britain’s new prime minister Friday, ending 14 years of Conservative government. “Now our country has voted ...United Kingdom -
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 -
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ABC News - Tech
Russian-linked cybercampaigns put bull's-eye on France's Olympics and elections
Cybersecurity experts and French officials say Russian disinformation campaigns against France are zeroing in on legislative elections and the Olympic Games which open in Paris at the end of the monthRussia -
ABC News - World
Russian-linked cybercampaigns put a bull's-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
Cybersecurity experts and French officials say Russian disinformation campaigns against France are zeroing in on legislative elections and the Olympic Games which open in Paris at the end of the monthRussia -
ABC News - World
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 -
The Guardian - World
France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence
Move comes after attacks on government spokesperson and RN candidate in buildup to Sunday’s poll. Europe live – latest updatesAbout 30,000 police will be deployed across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after the final results of a ... -
NBC News - Top stories
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 Hill - Politics
The far right is gaining ground in France’s elections, and its opponents paved the way
National Rally has to some extent sloughed off its reputation as a pariah; French conservative politicians such as François Fillon played an outsized role in shifting the electorate. -
ABC News - World
Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
Voters in France’s overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right -
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The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 yearsUnited Kingdom -
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 ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
The Hill - Politics
Boston Globe editorial board calls for Biden to step aside
The editorial board at The Boston Globe called on President Biden to suspend his campaign following his poor debate performance and a rocky few days for the Democratic Party. “In the days since last week’s presidential debate, President Biden’s ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
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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France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs -
MarketWatch - Business
Paramount stock and bonds snapped up on report deal with Skydance is back on
The deal between Shari Redstone and Skydance Media that was scrapped a few weeks ago has been revived -
The Hill - Politics
Banning SNAP use on ‘bad’ foods won’t work — and could backfire
Proposals to ban SNAP use on ultra-processed foods are perennial features of program politics, but they won't work due to the cheapness and convenience of these products, the burdensome nature of the bans, and the shame they cause SNAP users. -
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CBS News - Top stories
CBS News documentary shows Americans' views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and ... -
VentureBeat - Tech
3M wishlists, 10M views, and 1,000-hour games | Alex Nichiporchik interview
So far in 2024, Tinybuild has seen 10 million views on YouTube. Its players spent 1.8 million hours in its game demos. -
ABC News - Sports
Guardians' All-Star Steven Kwan moves to No. 1 in majors with a .367 average
Steven Kwan isn’t just at the top of Cleveland’s lineup -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants' clutch pitching performance fuels win over Guardians
The Giants' pitching staff's ability to repeatedly escape danger was the defining theme in San Francisco's 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Progressive Field.MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How DEI Becomes Discrimination
The NIH First program wasn’t supposed to involve outright preferences. Public records show how that’s worked in practice. -
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. -
The Guardian - World
VIP Taylor Swift ticket holders get obstructed view – are pricey packages worth the cash?
Pricey deals on the Eras tour shows are part of a growing trend – but some acts offer more for less cash. Complaints from Taylor Swift fans who paid £660 each for premium concert seats but say their views were blocked by stage equipment have ... -
ABC News - Sports
Steven Kwan homers, takes over as majors' leading hitter as Guardians roll over White Sox 8-4
All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors’ leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White SoxMLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB picks, odds: Why Guardians can fend off Twins and Royals in the AL Central
Cleveland, one of MLB's biggest surprises, has a six-game lead in the divisionMLB -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Conforto has a 2-run double, the Giants beat the Guardians 4-2
Michael Conforto had a two-run double as the San Francisco Giants won for the eighth time in their last 11 games, beating the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 4-2MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Steven Kwan, Jhonkensy Noel hit solo homers in Guardians' 5-4 victory over the Giants
Major league batting leader Steven Kwan hit a solo homer and scored twice, Jhonkensy Noel homered and drove in two runs and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats risk becoming Trumpified in defending Biden
Democrats are becoming resigned to Biden's candidacy. They shouldn’t.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
All Kings, a Retreat for Men, Tackles Masculine Rage, Sadness and Trauma
After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed. -
BBC News - Top stories
Chess star, 9, to become youngest England player
Bodhana will represent England at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary - before she's finished primary school.