UK's landmark postwar elections: When Labour won big against war hero Churchill in 1945
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Landmark UK election underway as center-left Labour seeks return to power after 14 years
Polls are open from 7am to 10pm as the country elects a new parliament.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Britain's general election is a big event for political gamblersUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Labour set for landslide win in UK election, polls suggest
Keir Starmer could secure a parliamentary majority of more than 200 after Britons vote on ThursdayUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - World
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 -
Wired - Tech
UK’s Labour Is Winning the Meme War, but Young Voters Think It’s All Incredibly Embarrassing
“Although conversation provoking, it reads as infantilizing,” says one young voter about the meme campaigns waged by the Labour and Conservative parties in the UK. “They’re trivializing a very serious event.” -
The Guardian - World
UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world?
A complete guide to the how Britain votes for its government and the prime minister is decided. UK election day live – latest updatesWhat time will we know who won? Guide to the nightThe UK general election takes place on 4 July. Here we look at ...United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
He Won a Big Netflix Deal. Then Saudi Arabia Convicted Him as a Terrorist.
The predicament of the animated-film maker Abdulaziz Almuzaini, a U.S.-Saudi citizen, shows the limits of reform in the kingdom.Netflix -
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Biden to award Medal of Honor to Civil War heroes, 162 years later
They commandeered a train in what became known as the "Great Locomotive Chase."Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to win
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to winUnited Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Will Labour's ambiguous roadmap deliver for the UK?
After five elections, there's a growing realization among voters that the Tories lack effective solutions. Should Labour also falter in delivering credible strategies, the repercussions could be severe, despite their anticipated parliamentary ... -
CNBC - Business
No God, no big ads and no age debate: The UK election race is very different to America's
The U.K. and U.S. have a lot in common. But when it comes to politics, the Brits do things very differently from their American friends.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
The FT’s guide to UK election night
Key results times, battleground seats and possible ‘Portillo’ momentsUnited Kingdom -
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 -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer warns against complacency as he wraps up election campaign
Labour leader has been focusing his final push on previously safe Tory seats -
BBC News - Top stories
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 -
Financial Times - World
The best moments of the 2024 UK election campaign
The events, photos and gaffes that defined the past six weeksUnited Kingdom -
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
General election live: Party leaders battle for votes on eve of election as Tory minister predicts Labour landslide
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer out campaigning after Mel Stride says Labour likely to win a large majority. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterWhat constituency am I in? New boundary mapIt has just gone 7am: let’s look at today’s stop ... -
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AP PHOTOS: Voters will deliver judgment on Conservative government in UK national election
Voters in the United Kingdom will cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office — and the four Conservative prime ministers before him. Polls, commentators and ...United Kingdom -
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The Latest | The UK goes to the polls in a national election with results expected early Friday
Voters in the U.K. are casting their ballots in a national election to choose the 650 lawmakers who will sit in Parliament for the next five yearsUnited Kingdom -
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Britain's top players at Wimbledon stick to tennis on UK election day
Some of Britain’s top tennis players are avoiding election talk like double-faults at WimbledonUnited Kingdom -
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Why polls show Labour Party could secure landslide victory in U.K. election
British voters will head to the polls on July 4 to elect their local representatives to the House of Commons, the lower chamber of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Polls and analysts are predicting a landslide victory for the Labour Party. CBS ... -
Financial Times - World
UK General Election 2024: How do you feel about the key proposals?
What is the most important issue? Tell us what is driving your choice in this electionUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Millions head to polls to cast their votes in general election – live
Polling stations opened at 7am, with voting taking place until 10pm on Thursday night. What time will we know who won? Guide to the nightConstituency finder and how boundaries have changedWhat’s happening where you are on polling day?It is the ... -
The Guardian - World
Heroes, superheroes, and someone who lost to a lettuce – take the Thursday quiz
15 questions, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, regardless of whether there is an election or not. How will you fare?. Regular readers will know that during the summer months the Thursday quiz likes to have little themes now and then. With a huge ... -
The Guardian - World
From Greece to Argentina: how teams have won tournaments in last 20 years
The past two World Cups have been won with some flair but prior to that, defence and possession were key. As England prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, Gareth Southgate finds himself being inundated with ... -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Chamber music turns old landmarks into vibrant venues in Sierra Madre and South L.A.
Concerts by the New Hollywood String Quartet and Tesserae Baroque show how Hollywood studio musicians can be uniquely qualified for chamber music. -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
BBC News - Top stories
No, UK weather is not being manipulated
False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
The tipping point for UK water
A serious reset led by the next government is vital for an industry that delivers this human necessityUnited Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Glamorgan tie with Gloucestershire when chasing world record 593
Gloucestershire and Glamorgan play out an epic last-ball tie as Glamorgan come within one run of setting a new world-record chase of 593. -
Financial Times - World
Live results: Exit poll to be released when voting ends at 10pm
Tonight: Live results map and details of every constituency -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
In an Era of Fakes, How to Know When Someone Online Is Real
Some of the old tricks to vet people no longer apply. What to do now. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer rules out UK rejoining EU single market in his lifetime
Labour leader’s stance is at odds with the opinion of many of his party’s votersUnited Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
The Sun backs Labour saying it's 'time for change'
The newspaper says the Tories have become "a divided rabble" and need "a period in opposition to unite". -
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 - Business
Labour should always choose growth over redistribution
People are happier when they get a fair share of an expanding pie -
BBC News - Top stories
Where has the UK's summer gone?
It's been a return to cooler and wetter weather following late June's spell of heat. Can we expect the return of anything warmer soon? -
ABC News - Top stories
Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
Wired - Tech
How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’
Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google.Apple