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ABC News - World
Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code
Slovakia’s highest legal authority has ruled that key provisions of a contentious amendment of the penal code drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are in line with the country's constitution -
BBC News - Top stories
Murray thanks Wimbledon for 'emotional' farewell celebration
Andy Murray is left in tears on Centre Court as a ceremony - watched by family, fans and fellow players - marks his final Wimbledon. -
BBC News - Top stories
Sunak apologises after Tory defeat and says he will step down
In a speech outside Number 10, Mr Sunak said he would step down as party leader once arrangements for a successor are in place. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wimbledon honors Andy Murray after doubles defeat
Tennis champion Andy Murray is bidding farewell to Wimbledon during a goodbye tour before his potential retirement. Lukas Weese, a staff editor at The Athletic, joins CBS News with a look at Murray's accomplishments. -
ESPN - Sports
'Insatiable' Spain make history to defeat Germany
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his players are "insatiable" for more success at Euro 2024 after creating history by knocking out hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday. -
BBC News - Top stories
All Blacks defeat 'tough to take' - George
England captain Jamie George says his side are "gutted" not to have claimed their first win in New Zealand since 2003. -
NBC News - Politics
British PM Rishi Sunak faces likely defeat as voters head to polls
British voters are heading to the polls for the country’s first parliamentary election in five years and are widely expected to usher out over a decade of Conservative Party power. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing challengers for the ...United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Conservatives set for historic UK election defeat, polls suggest
Labour leader Keir Starmer could secure a parliamentary majority of more than 200United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer hails historic Labour victory as Conservatives sink to worst-ever result
Sunak resigns as prime minister but delays departure as Tory leader until rules to choose successor are in place -
NBC News - Top stories
Defeated Rishi Sunak gives final speech after meeting King Charles
Defeated Rishi Sunak gives final speech after meeting King CharlesUnited Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon for five-set victory
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Frances Tiafoe in five sets 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. -
BBC News - Top stories
Recount begins for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
The SNP candidate has already conceded defeat, with the seat expected to be won by the Lib Dems. -
The Guardian - World
Julian Nagelsmann calls for revision of handball rule after Germany defeat
Musiala shot hit Cucurella’s hand in 2-1 loss to Spain‘I told the players we didn’t deserve this’Julian Nagelsmann insisted that he did not feel that Germany had been robbed despite not being awarded a late penalty that might have seen them go ... -
The Guardian - World
England left kicking themselves after agonising defeat against All Blacks
New Zealand 16-15 EnglandHillary Shield will stay in southern hemisphereEngland could theoretically still draw this two-Test series but on a cold night at the bottom of the South Island they were reminded of one of rugby’s oldest truths. If you ... -
ABC News - World
Exit poll suggests Conservatives face historic defeat in British election, leaving the party in disarray
Exit poll suggests Conservatives face historic defeat in British election, leaving the party in disarray -
The Guardian - World
Labour landslide as Tories on course for historic defeat – and Reform surge: your guide to the night ahead
In today’s newsletter: As the exit poll lands, here’s how election night will play out hour by hour. • Don’t get Election Edition delivered to your inbox? Sign up here. Good evening. According to the exit poll that landed just after the polls ... -
ABC News - World
Liz Truss, Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, loses seat in Parliament in another blow to defeated Conservatives
Liz Truss, Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, loses seat in Parliament in another blow to defeated ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain’s prime minister after historic defeat for his Conservatives
Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain’s prime minister after historic defeat for his ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer becomes UK PM as Tories suffer record defeat in huge Labour landslide
A change election in the United Kingdom has taken place as the center-left Labour Party won a huge landslide, putting an end to the 14-year rule of the Tories.United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘The entire clown show caught up with us’: Tory infighting erupts after defeat
Honours for the key figures behind decision to hold July poll becomes focus of anger among senior Conservatives. • General election 2024 – live news. Some of Rishi Sunak’s closest allies are facing an angry backlash after being awarded honours by ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden defiantly rejected calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race, insisting to supporters and prime-time television viewers that he was Democrats' best shot to defeat Trump.
Biden defiantly rejected calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race, insisting to supporters and prime-time television viewers that he was Democrats’ best shot to defeat Trump.Joe Biden