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World - The New York Times
In a Year of Elections, Democracy is on the Line
Experts at the Democracy Forum in Athens this week will explore the global challenges to democracy and attempt to weigh how endangered it really is.17 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victory
The Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.22 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
New York Times: Harris only 'patriotic choice' in presidential election
The New York Times editorial board is backing Vice President Harris for president this fall over former President Trump. In an editorial published on Monday, the Times said it is "hard to imagine a ...22 minutes ago - New York -
Top stories - CBS News
Far-right party wins Austria election but faces hurdles to govern
Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a national parliamentary election, but it will struggle to find other parties willing to form a coalition government.37 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
I'd have done better than Sunak in election, says Truss
The former PM tells a packed hall what she thinks of her Tory predecessors and the MPs vying to be the next leader.39 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Expert weighs in on future of election betting
As offshore markets boom with wagers on the Trump-Harris race, American companies are pushing to legalize election betting. John Aristotle Phillips, founder of political data analytics firm ...52 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
A pollster’s warning: Beware 2024 election polls
We really do not know, with any degree of precision, who is ahead and who is trailing in the presidential election.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Two-thirds say health care not getting enough attention in election: Gallup
Two-thirds of Americans say health care is not getting enough attention from both political parties in the presidential election, a new survey found. According to the survey, conducted by Gallup ...2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Use the presidential election to teach kids about politics — not partisanship
A new generation of voters need to know the basics of government to become informed, engaged and happier citizens.2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Biden was right to stand aside in critical election, Hillary Clinton says
The former presidential hopeful tells the BBC "the future of democracy is at stake" in November's vote.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel targets central Beirut
Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s incoming prime minister calls snap election and US death toll from tropical storm Helene nears 1004 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump ramps up his pace of campaigning in the sprint to Election Day
Former President Donald Trump is finally gearing up for an all-out sprint in his bid to reclaim the White House.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Trump ramps up his pace of campaigning in the sprint to Election Day
Former President Donald Trump is finally gearing up for an all-out sprint in his bid to reclaim the White House.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Japan’s Nikkei Tumbles After Party’s Election of New Prime Minister
Stocks dropped after Japan’s governing party chose Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of the country’s longstanding ultralow interest rates, as its leader.6 hours ago - Japan -
Top stories - NBC News
Japan’s incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party
Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.6 hours ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s incoming PM calls snap October election as shares sink
Nikkei 225 drops almost 5% as markets assess new leader who is expected to back BoJ’s rate rises6 hours ago - Japan -
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World - The Guardian
Far-right Freedom party finishes first in Austrian election, latest results suggest
Party wins 28.8% of votes ahead of centre-right People’s party’s 26.3%, according to near-complete count. The far right won the most votes in an Austrian election for the first time since the Nazi ...10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports
The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party. Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru ...11 hours ago - Japan -
Top stories - CBS News
The assassin critical to the Russian prisoner swap
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explain what went into the negotiations with Russia leading up to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War.15 hours ago - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
Austrian far right secures historic election win
Herbert Kickl’s Freedom party set to become largest force in the country’s parliament for first time15 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Austria’s Far Right Wins Election but May Fall Short of Forming a Government
The Freedom Party got nearly 30 percent of the national vote, but mainstream parties have vowed to join in a coalition government without the party’s pugilistic leader, Herbert Kickl.16 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Attacks on Harris Draw Criticism From Republicans
Several Republicans distanced themselves from their party’s standard-bearer after he called Vice President Kamala Harris “mentally disabled.”19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn’t place any bets on the election.20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Austria election live: far-right Freedom party got most votes, first projections show
Far-right FPÖ could become strongest force in the country for first time in postwar period. Here’s the projected seat distribution, from ORF:. Far-right MEP Harald Vilimsky has thanked voters. ...22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Who gets to observe elections? A Georgia county dukes it out with its elections board
Fulton county officials had agreed on an external team, but the board wants a team tied to the stop-the-steal movement. After voting this month to require a hand count of paper ballots on election ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Far right wins close Austria election, a boost for Putin
A far-right party founded by former Nazis appeared to have won Austria’s election Sunday, in a result that could reshape Europe’s political landscape and help tilt the balance of power between ...23 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Austrians vote as a far-right party hopes for its first national election win
Austrians are voting in a national election that the far-right Freedom Party is hoping to win for the first timeYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election as Japan’s next leader expected to rattle stock market
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumblingYesterday - Japan -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘SNL’: Here’s What Critics Thought of the First Episode
The late-night institution begins its 50th season on Saturday. Here’s how The New York Times and others covered its debut in 1975.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Misinformation running rampant on Facebook has officials concerned about election disruptions
After Meta’s layoffs and deprioritizing of news and political content, local election officials say they’re in a precarious spot heading into the elections.3 days ago - Facebook -
Business - The New York Times
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Case Over 2020 Election
Jury selection in the case began on Thursday morning, and the trial had been expected to take up to four weeks.3 days ago