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BBC News - Top stories
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future
Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ballot3 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Live Updates: Hezbollah Confirms Death of Senior Leader in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut
Israel said Ibrahim Aqeel was meeting with other senior Hezbollah commanders at the time of Friday’s airstrike. The United States had accused Aqeel of being involved in bombings that killed more ...3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis3 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike
The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.4 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...4 days ago - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rory McIlroy four back of unheralded leader at BMW PGA Championship
Matthew Baldwin leads the way with McIlroy four off the pace entering the weekend.4 days ago - Golf -
ABC News - World
An ancient Greek vase gifted to an Italian leader is returned by his family to Greece
As Italian prime minister, Alcide De Gasperi oversaw the post-World War II return to Greece of Rhodes and the other Dodecanese islands4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
3 Ways Leaders Can Support Better Mental Health at Work
Mental health matters to workers. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, executives from Rare Beauty, Ikea, and Pie discussed the role leaders play in workplace well-being.4 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.4 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Israel challenges ICC prosecutor’s call to arrest its leaders
Officials say court lacks jurisdiction in case against Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister4 days ago - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'It was already written.' How USC center Jonah Monheim became the Trojans' leader
USC center Jonah Monheim played out of position for years to help the team. Now he is expertly directing the Trojans' offensive line at a key time.4 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders5 days ago