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Reform UK wins give Nigel Farage new platform at heart of politics
Reform UK sees winning four parliamentary seats as a stepping stone to something more, writes Alex Forsyth.United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and lawmaker promising outreach to the West, wins presidential runoff
Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and lawmaker promising outreach to the West, wins presidential runoffIran -
Financial Times - World
Libraries should be at the heart of public life
For those from less privileged backgrounds especially, they provide vistas of opportunity -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'The Heart in Winter' Review: Romance on the Run
In Kevin Barry’s novel, a love affair in 1890s Montana turns perilous. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chestnut nearly tops Nathan's winner in half the time
Joey Chestnut, banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, competed against four soldiers at Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, Texas on the Fourth. -
The New York Times - Sports
James Rodríguez Is at the Heart of Colombia’s Unbeaten Streak
The former Real Madrid player is dominating at Copa América, and playing with a flair for the dramatic. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hathaway to make debut as Thomas given Wales fly-half role
Cardiff centre Ben Thomas is given the Wales fly-half role and wing Josh Hathaway will make his debut for the first Test against Australia. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
MarketWatch - Business
After a roaring first half, stocks are stretched — but the rally isn’t over yet
Earnings season is coming — here’s what you need to know. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer. -
The Guardian - World
Wild-hearted hits: Stevie Nicks’ 20 best songs – ranked!
As she tours the UK, we rate the Fleetwood Mac singer’s very best solo material. Written in 1971, Lady depicts the young Stevie Nicks, recently relocated to California, struggling to get a break: “I’m unsure, I can’t see my way … I’m tired of ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
McKinsey Beats Back Jay Alix's Bankruptcy Racketeering Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed for a second time a racketeering lawsuit against McKinsey & Co. brought by Jay Alix, ruling that the founder of turnaround consulting firm AlixPartners lacked standing to sue. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Least Thrilling Landslide in U.K. Election History
Voters saw Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as the safer alternative after 14 years of Conservative blundering. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. presidential election highlights biggest risk to a bond-market rally in the second half
Of all the wild cards in the months ahead for the $27 trillion Treasury market, an increasing U.S. government deficit is regarded as perhaps the greatest long-term risk facing the market right now because of its potential to translate into higher ... -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ... -
ABC News - World
Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who rose to power in parliament, runs to be Iran's next president
The stances of Iran's presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian reflect the dualities of being a reformist politician within Iran’s Shiite theocracy -
The Guardian - World
Mikel Merino breaks hosts’ hearts as Spain send Germany out of Euro 2024
Germany’s second summer fairy tale is over but Spain’s goes on, Stuttgart stunned at the last. With 65 seconds of extra time remaining, penalties looking inevitable and players pulling up all over the pitch, barely able to walk, Dani Olmo clipped ... -
ABC News - World
Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who rose to power in parliament, now Iran's president-elect
The stances of Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reflect the dualities of being a reformist politician within Iran’s Shiite theocracy -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m watching every last cent’: For July 4, my friend booked an Airbnb on Cape Cod — and said I’m welcome to visit. Should I offer to pay half?
“This vacation is already nearly breaking my budget.” -
Financial Times - World
Labour wins UK election by a landslide
Exit polls show Keir Starmer’s party gaining big majority over ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran’s Presidential Election
Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surgeon and relative moderate in the ruling establishment, defeated an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator in a runoff.Iran -
BBC News - Top stories
Fans and pundits react to England win
Watch the reaction from England fans and the BBC presenting team as Gareth Southgate’s side beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. -
ESPN - Sports
Cavendish establishes record for Tour stage wins
Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx's long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory, sprinting for the win in the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the line despite being bunched in. -
BBC News - Top stories
Highlights: Raducanu dominant in win over Mertens
Emma Raducanu completes a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory over Elise Mertens to move into the third round of Wimbledon 2024. -
ESPN - Sports
Cremaschi scores late to extend Miami win streak
Benjamin Cremaschi scored a dramatic goal while sliding in the box late in the match as Inter Miami CF kept rolling despite a depleted roster, defeating host Charlotte FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. -
The New York Times - World
On Canada’s Coastal Islands, a Win for Indigenous Rights
British Columbia recognized the Haida’s aboriginal title to their islands decades after the Indigenous group launched a battle on the ground and in the courts. -
BBC News - Top stories
Emotional Dart wins tie-break to shock Boulter
Harriet Dart shocks British number one Katie Boulter in an extraordinary final-set tie-beak to reach the Wimbledon third round. -
ESPN - Sports
Bertoletti wins first Mustard Belt sans Chestnut
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago consumed 58 hot dogs to win his first title at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason's take on the exit poll
If the forecast is accurate, it means Sir Keir Starmer will become prime minister with 410 Labour MPs. -
The New York Times - World
Friday Briefing: Labour Projected to Win U.K. Election
Plus, Iran heads to the polls.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Slovakia win 'emotional turning point' - Stones
John Stones says England's dramatic late win against Slovakia in the last 16 at Euro 2024 is an "emotional turning point". -
NBC News - Politics
Labour Party appears to win in landslide in British elections
Exit polls from today's parliamentary elections in Britain suggest a landslide victory for the Labour Party over the Conservative Party. The results mean that Britain will get a new prime minister. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. -
Financial Times - World
Farage’s Reform wins 5 seats as it eats into Tory vote
Rightwing party in jubilant mood after leader becomes MP for first time -
BBC News - Top stories
Green Party celebrate record four-seat win
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey win in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley with big swings to their party. -
BBC News - Top stories
Electioncast Results: Labour Wins General Election
Adam and Chris react as Labour win landslide -
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The New York Times - Top stories
In the U.K. Election, Keir Starmer — the Boring Choice — Wins
Britons are celebrating the end of 14 bleak years of Conservative rule. But the new government must turn things around and fast, or the populists will be back.United Kingdom -
Politico - Politics
'I am your least worst alternative': Why one Utah conservative is drawing in climate backers
Rep. John Curtis, a heavy favorite to win his general election race in November, could be in a position to provide a crucial GOP vote against a gutting of President Joe Biden’s energy and climate policies during a second Trump administration.Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Trump is finally — and rightly — winning the ‘lawfare’ battle
With the court’s reasonable and historically consistent ruling, all of the Trump prosecutions stand in peril.Donald Trump