UK's landmark postwar elections: When Blair won the first of his 3 elections in 1997
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First Black African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election
Karamba Diaby, whose 2013 victory was considered a win for equality, said he wanted more time with his family. But he has also spoken of the death threats he has received. -
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Nigel Farage, Right-Wing Disrupter, Elected to Parliament for the First Time
His upstart party, Reform U.K., was projected to win four seats, a strong showing, according to a nationwide exit poll. -
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Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
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Trump ally Nigel Farage elected to British parliament for first time
After seven failed attempts, Nigel Farage has won a seat in the U.K.'s parliament.Donald Trump -
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Iran's Voters Elect Their First Reformist President in Two Decades
Fear of a hard-line alternative drove higher turnout for a candidate who pledged to rein in the morality police and resume nuclear talks.Iran -
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The week that changed the US election: Trump’s immunity as Biden falls flat on his face
Plus: A dispatch from Wisconsin, more lies and no more lawyering for Rudy Giuliani. Hello there.. Well, that was interesting, wasn’t it? The election was trundling along pretty normally, then we get a momentous week that changed the shape of the ...Joe Biden -
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What to know about Venezuela's election
For the first time in decades, Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election set for July 28Venezuela -
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Biden Stumbles Over His Words as He Tries to Steady Re-Election Campaign
The president’s appearances have come under intense scrutiny since he appeared feeble in his debate against former President Donald J. Trump.Joe Biden -
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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 -
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3 killed during NYC 4th of July celebration when driver plows into park
At least three people were killed and six others were injured when a driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during the July 4th celebrations, authorities said. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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. UK general election results 2024: live trackerWhat time will we know who won? Guide to the nightConstituency finder and how boundaries have changedWhat’s ... -
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Exit poll suggests Labour wins huge majority in UK election, riding wave of frustration with Conservatives’ 14-year rule
Exit poll suggests Labour wins huge majority in UK election, riding wave of frustration with Conservatives’ 14-year ruleUnited Kingdom -
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‘Keir we go’: what the UK papers say as Labour wins landslide in general election
With Keir Starmer set to become prime minister after 14 years of Tory rule, the British front pages reflect on a historic election result. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerAfter a night filled with a few ...United Kingdom -
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Goldman Sachs upgrades UK growth forecast after huge Labour election win
Goldman Sachs upgraded its growth forecast for the U.K. after the Labour Party’s landslide victory in the country’s general election.United Kingdom -
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Digested week: Biden’s travails and why the UK election isn’t big news in the US | Emma Brockes
Contest in Britain – between ‘the rich one, the “boring” one, and Trump’s buddy’ – has felt like a foregone conclusion. School’s out in the US, sleep-away camp has started, and as 4 July falls on a Thursday this year, lots of Americans prepare to ...United Kingdom -
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What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years
The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election -
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The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continues
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continuesUnited Kingdom -
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The British Election
While electorates in other countries are shifting to the right, British voters are expected to elect a party on the center-left. -
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Black American athlete who won gold was one of the 1924 Paris Olympics’ firsts
College track and field star William DeHart Hubbard took a dramatic leap forward at the 1924 Paris Olympics for Black people back home in the segregated U.S. -
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Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
One Pennsylvania election official is warning of how high turnover among experienced election workers could cause some problems in the 2024 presidential election -
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Farage’s Reform wins 5 seats as it eats into Tory vote
Rightwing party in jubilant mood after leader becomes MP for first time -
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Expert Election Interference
Readers weigh in on the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden laptop letter. -
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Biden is entering a crucial stretch in which he needs to demonstrate to Americans that he has the capacity to serve a second term and tamp down Democrats' worries about his ability to defeat Trump in November's election.
Biden is entering a crucial stretch in which he needs to demonstrate to Americans that he has the capacity to serve a second term and tamp down Democrats’ worries about his ability to defeat Trump in November’s election.Joe Biden -
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Rice's 'magical' 3-HR day a first by Yanks rookie
Ben Rice had a day to remember, becoming the first rookie in Yankees history to hit three homers in a game Saturday in a 14-4 win over the Red Sox. -
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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