The world's right wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease

Trump’s new world order

A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s role

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Grading Argentina, Brazil and South America's World Cup hopefuls

It's time to give each team a letter grade from A to F based on their performances so far.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

All eyes are on America as an uncertain world awaits election result

Across the world, all eyes are on the election battle between former President Donald Trump and Vice President which will have implications for almost everyone.

World’s biggest gambling hub rolls dice on new China-backed leader

Former top judge Sam Hou Fai has criticised ‘wild’ expansion of Macau’s gaming sector

World - Financial Times - October 17

Bolton calls death of Hamas leader 'a good day for the whole world'

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Thursday was “a good day for the whole world” after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “Well, it's a good day for the whole world ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Putin returns to world stage hosting 36 leaders at Brics summit in Russia

West infuriated as UN secretary general accepts invitation to meeting of countries including China, India and Iran. Vladimir Putin, ostracised by the west and labelled a possible war criminal by ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Putin Welcomes Xi and Other World Leaders to Russia for BRICS Summit

The Russian leader wants to cast himself as a global statesman, even as the U.S. and its Western allies try to isolate him.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Israel and Iran urged to use restraint by world leaders after strikes

The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran are already at war with Israel.

World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Donald Trump has been shifting his stances on abortion and reproductive rights

Health - ABC News - October 17

Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race

Skewed polls and anonymous betting markets are building up Republicans’ expectations. Donald Trump could use that to challenge the result.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

America’s dead heat Trump-Harris election

In a country divided into mutually hostile camps, no easy resolution to the polarisation seems likely

World - Financial Times - October 15

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - October 30

Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality

Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have caused

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

America’s fateful choice between Trump and Harris

The Democratic candidate stands for continuity of the values that underpin US prosperity

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Don’t let Trump drag America ‘back to before’

Some might be excused for being fooled by Trump in 2016, but they will not be fooled again.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Don’t Let Trump Make America Into an Image of Himself

We cannot become what he wants us to be.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

America will regret its decision to reelect Donald Trump

Our democratic institutions are not ready for what comes next. Neither are the American people.

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

America elects Donald Trump in a rightward lurch

US president-elect gained ground across the nation

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Cowboys are America's mess right now; Caleb Williams' Bears join the top 10

Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 7 of the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Eye on America: Rise in threats to lawmakers and a roller derby team fights for trans rights

In Nevada, we examine the troubling rise of threats and toxicity that are affecting local politicians across the political spectrum. And in New York, we see how recreational sports is becoming the ...

Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district

The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.

Politics - Politico - 18 hours ago

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

Politics - Politico - 1 hour ago

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