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Financial Times - World
The battle to control Africa’s national parks
A single NGO is managing an ever-growing number of wildlife reserves. Critics say it is engaged in colonialism 2.0 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists
President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Takes Back Control
In the term just ended, Roberts moved the law to match his priorities—and didn’t worry about getting liberal justices on board. -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: White House plays damage control as peril deepens for Biden
The White House was engaged in a furious round of damage control on Wednesday as the crisis around President Biden deepened. Biden’s aides, both at the White House and on his campaign, are seeking to bat down damaging stories almost by the hour — ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Labour Party takes control of U.K. Parliament in historic landslide
There's a changing of the guard in British politics after the progressive Labour Party took control of Parliament in a historic landslide. Voter turnout was low, but the change to Britain's government will be sweeping. Imtiaz Tyab explains. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay close to purchasing controlling stake in NWSL club Angel City FC: Reports
Iger and Bay will replace Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian as majority owner of the team, which is worth a reported $300 million. -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel has declared control over its single-largest swath of land in the occupied West Bank this year, expanding its ability to build settlements in the Palestinian territory as it pursues the war in Gaza.
Israel has declared control over its single-largest swath of land in the occupied West Bank this year, expanding its ability to build settlements in the Palestinian territory as it pursues the war in Gaza. -
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 Election
Masoud Pezeshkian defeated an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, in a runoff.Iran -
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
Greens’ quandary: What to do with a pro-climate Republican?
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. -
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 -
The New York Times - World
Labour Wins Back the Trust of Jewish Voters
Keir Starmer had made rooting out antisemitism from the Labour Party’s ranks a goal of his leadership. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden’s big interview tonight is a no-win proposition
It’s hard to see how Biden can benefit from this interview.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Evenepoel wins time-trial as Pogacar stays in yellow
Belgium's Remco Evenepoel wins the time-trial on stage seven of the Tour de France, but Tadej Pogacar remains in the leader's overall yellow jersey. -
Financial Times - World
Starmer readies for government after historic Labour win
Also in today’s newsletter, US labour market slows, Orbán meets Putin, Scholz’s new budget -
BBC News - Top stories
'Like a Euros final' - 'insatiable' Spain a 'winning horse'
Spain hero Mikel Merino says their Euro 2024 quarter-final win over hosts Germany could have been a final - and coach Luis de la Fuente compares his team to a "winning horse". -
CBS News - Top stories
Moderate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election
Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran's Shiite theocracy in his campaign and long has held Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the final arbiter of all matters of state in the country.Iran -
Financial Times - World
Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential election
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions reliefIran -
The Guardian - World
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential election
Victory reflects deep dissatisfaction with direction of country and could bring greater cooperation with west. The reformist Masoud Pezeshkian has pulled off a stunning victory in the Iranian presidential runoff, reflecting deep dissatisfaction ...Iran -
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BBC News - Top stories
'Back-three switch offers chance to move on from mediocrity'
Phil McNulty assesses the reasons why England can still win Euro 2024 as they prepare for a quarter-final against Switzerland. -
BBC News - Top stories
England can win 'playing ugly' - Rio Ferdinand
BBC Sport pundit and former England defender Rio Ferdinand believes Gareth Southgate deserves "more credit" for the substitutions he's made so far in the tournament and says the Three Lions can win Euro 2024 by "playing ugly". -