Tories cling to hope that wipeout polls are wrong as gallows humour kicks in
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Liz Truss and Rees-Mogg among big-name Tory losses
The former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘This is going to be a disaster’: inside the Tories’ chaotic election campaign
From the surprise decision to call a snap election to the divisions inside the doomed campaign machine. UK election live – latest updatesWhen rumours were ablaze that Rishi Sunak was about to call a snap election, one Conservative cabinet minister ... -
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'Time for change' after 100 years of Tory MPs
A historic victory for the Liberal Democrats in South Devon is marked with joy and hangovers. -
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'We've got to take our time,' says Braverman on Tory leadership
The party's historic defeat has already triggered a debate about whether it should move to the right. -
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Tories must embrace Farage, says ex-minister
Tory says party must go "centre right", while Labour MP says Starmer won't change things overnight. -
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Former MP quits Tory party saying 'it's dead'
The former minister said the party was not electable in its current make-up in parliament. -
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Tories lost because we failed to deliver - Jenrick
Ex-immigration minister does not rule out running for Tory leader but says focus should be on what went wrong. -
The Hill - Politics
New poll raises concerns for Biden
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story New poll raises concerns for Biden A much-anticipated New York Times/Siena College poll showing former President Trump has expanded his lead over ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles -
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What is the polling day weather forecast?
Alexandra Humphreys has Thursday's weather forecast for across the UK. -
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Chris Mason's take on the exit poll
If the forecast is accurate, it means Sir Keir Starmer will become prime minister with 410 Labour MPs. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Campaign Has Me Poll-Axed
Who needs so many people asking so many questions? -
The Guardian - World
London-born Kwadwo Duah hopes to leap past England with Switzerland
Forward was a surprise inclusion in Swiss squad for Euros but has already made his mark on the tournament. He was the first player born in England to score at the European Championship this summer and on Saturday, for a place in the semi‑finals, ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
Financial Times - Business
Potent overdose treatment boosts hopes of combating opioid crisis
New compound increases strength of antidote for fentanyl and other lethal drugs -
The Guardian - World
Spain hope to ‘retire’ him, but Toni Kroos is still calling the shots
Germany’s midfield linchpin will soon hang up his boots, but is confident of playing beyond the quarter-final. Toni Kroos sat down, smiled and made no apologies for arriving empty-handed. Should he not have brought farewell cakes with him? The ... -
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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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot' Review: Fostering Kindness
From the same studio as 2023’s ‘Sound of Freedom,’ this drama stars Nika King and Demetrius Grosse as a Texas woman and her pastor husband trying to find adoptive homes for over 70 kids—a task that is no child’s game in their hardscrabble community. -
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Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose as voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
British voters are picking a new government in a parliamentary election Thursday that is widely expected to bring the opposition Labour Party to power -
The Guardian - World
The Mariners have never reached a World Series. Fans hope for a drought’s end
Seattle are sitting atop the American League West but the team’s ambitions have been dashed plenty of times before. Billy Mac remembers being in the broadcast booth in 2019 when Félix Hernández pitched his final game for the Seattle Mariners. ... -
CNBC - Business
China hopes to reach a solution with the EU on EV tariffs 'as soon as possible'
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hoped to reach an agreement soon with the European Union on the bloc's planned tariffs for imported Chinese electric cars.China -
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Trump Stays Quiet (Relatively), Hoping Biden Stays in the Race
The former president has spent months painting President Biden as incapable of leading, but he has let Democrats do the doubting when it comes to whether Mr. Biden should leave the race.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Milan’s new members club hoping to attract the rich fleeing London
Plus, SoftBank is not planning to follow Elliott’s call and a former ‘Barbarian’ hunts mid-sized deals -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
ABC News - World
Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
Younger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes -
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Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, raising hopes for interest rate cuts
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%. -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Hamas talks to resume, raising hopes of a Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu sends intelligence chief to Qatar to study Hamas proposal, while Hezbollah says it would also stop attacks if hostilities paused. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation on the boundary between Israel and Lebanon were raised on ...Israel -
The Guardian - World
Spain show their steel to flatten Germany’s hopes in brutal spectacle
Everyone knew they were fluent and clinical but here Luis de la Fuente’s side showed they could win a physical battle. And so it came to pass that the final touch of Toni Kroos’s storied career was also the final kick of this two-hour kidney-punch ...Spain -
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Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Many Palestinians Pin Postwar Hopes on Leader Jailed by Israel for Two Decades
Supporters compare Marwan Barghouti to Nelson Mandela, but to Israel he is a convicted terrorist.Israel -
The Guardian - World
Israel-Gaza war live: hopes rise over hostages and ceasefire deal
Hamas has reportedly accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men Continue reading...Israel -
Wired - Tech
Hackers Leaking Taylor Swift Tickets? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
Plus: Researchers uncover a new way to expose CSAM peddlers, OpenAI suffered a secret cyberattack, cryptocurrency thefts jump in 2024, and Twilio confirms hackers stole 33 million phone numbers. -
The Guardian - World
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise further as Hamas reportedly backs new proposal
Militant group gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediators. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza have risen further after reports that Hamas has given its initial approval of a new US-backed proposal for a ... -
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Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New President, Raises Hope for a Diplomatic Opening
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited. -
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Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day
Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election. -
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Voters to head to polls for UK general election
Polls will open at 07:00 on Thursday as millions prepare to cast their vote in the general election.United Kingdom -
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Biden dips in polling as concern grows among Democrats
President Biden has told his campaign staff he's "in this race to the end," vowing to beat Donald Trump just as he did in 2020. But new CBS News polling is showing less optimism about Biden's chances as concern grows among Democratic officials. ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll So Trusted
The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusually high reputation. Those behind it say that’s because of a big decision 20 years ago.United Kingdom -
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 -
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Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies, to voting while drunk.