Why it’s way easier to call US elections than pick stocks

'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January vote

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Election

Interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement, which rejects dating, marriage, sex and childbirth, has risen in the United States.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 43 minutes ago

A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer

England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel

Sports - ABC News - October 17

IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth

Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war

Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

It's more dangerous to drive at night in these states than anywhere else in the US

Driving at night is dangerous no matter where you are in the U.S. It's harder to see and you're more likely to be sharing the road with fellow drivers who are either tired and could potentially ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development

At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...

Victor Wembanyama was the big attraction, but West champs remind us they might be even better with Klay Thompson

The former Warrior hit six triples on his way to 22 points as the Spurs giant converted just 5-of-18 shots in an emphatic Dallas win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

More in US concerned about Trump aligning with radicals than Harris: Gallup

Americans are more concerned about former President Trump’s ties to radicals than Vice President Harris's, a Friday poll released by Gallup shows. Forty-one percent of participants said they were ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn

Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private markets

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Why the IBF needs to stop getting in the way of undisputed champions taking on the best fights

The sanctioning body already has plans to take their title off of Artur Beterbiev if he does not face their mandatory next

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out | Aditya Chakrabortty

His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did. Since we’ll hear a lot, again, about “populism”, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

2024 CBS Sports Midseason All-America team: Ashton Jeanty among unanimous picks, SEC leads the way

College football's best and brightest at the midway point of the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Early analysis of why voters picked Trump over Harris

Donald Trump's projection to become the 47th president comes after a campaign that saw Kamala Harris portray Trump as a threat to democracy. CBS News' John Dickerson and Robert Costa have more on ...

How will the US election affect markets?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What to expect on US election night

Don’t anticipate results tonight, but there will be some early indicators

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to follow on the BBC

Whether you plan to follow the White House race on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.

In pictures: Tears and jubilation on US election day 2024

It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states.

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