5 Bizarre Presidential Election Scenarios
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'Not a happy election': Why this star-studded Hollywood fundraiser is so crucial for Biden
Top-ticket packages for Biden's L.A. fundraiser cost $500,000. Thousands are expected to attend the star-studded event, which features former President Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Joe Biden -
Investors Continue to Punish French Assets in Run-Up to Elections
French assets remain under pressure as the market prepares for snap elections at the end of the month, with the prospect of a win by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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French banking-sector bonds buckle as Paris awaits snap elections
Bonds issued by French banks have been selling off, along with government bonds and stocks, as Paris prepares for snap elections that aim to limit the role of the nation’s far-right party in the government.MarketWatch - Business - France -
French Stocks Tumble to Worst Week in Two Years Over Election Fears
Investors worry about a possible debt crisis in the country as polls show the far right could be brought to the brink of power in less than a month.The New York Times - Business - France -
South Africa's Ramaphosa Re-Elected to Head National Unity Government
The investor-friendly Democratic Alliance party said it agreed to join forces with the ruling African National Congress after a bruising election.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Britain Gears Up for an Election, No One Is Talking About Brexit
Politicians jostling to win the coming U.K. election have embraced a very British response to an awkward problem: Whatever you do, don’t mention the B-word.The Wall Street Journal - World -
French centrists losing sleep after Macron’s gamble on snap election
President’s move viewed as ‘Russian roulette’ after far-right support reached record high in European elections. France’s prime minister, Gabriel Attal, stared ahead with his arms folded while another minister covered his face with his hands as ...The Guardian - World - France -
Chris Mason: What Farage poll boost means for the election
A single opinion poll shaped a day on the campaign trail - but Nigel Farage has had false dawns before.BBC News - Top stories -
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French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of snap elections
Antiracism groups will join French unions and a brand-new left-wing coalition in protests in Paris on Saturday against the surging nationalist far right as frenzied campaigning is underway ahead of snap parliamentary elections.NBC News - Top stories -
France’s new leftwing bloc begins to crack ahead of snap elections
The New Popular Front was formed this week and is a threat to Emmanuel Macron but it has been rocked by a purgeFinancial Times - Business -
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EU Elections, Hunter Biden Trial and Scenes from Israel-Gaza Conflict
India heatwave, Hajj pilgrimage and more images from around the world, selected by The Wall Street Journal photo editors.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Investors continue to flee French stocks, shift toward German bonds on election nervousness
The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds continued to widen on Friday on nervousness that French parliamentary elections could yield a fractured body.MarketWatch - Business - Germany -
You be the judge: should I have to tell my husband who I’m voting for in the general election?
Mandy does not want to discuss politics with Barry, while he is irritated by her evasiveness. But you get the final vote in this disputeFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. The prosecution: Mandy. Barry is very leftwing ...The Guardian - World -
The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner
There’s lots of talk of change in Britain’s election campaign, but little talk about climate changeABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Political Risk Keeps Mexican Peso Under Pressure
Mexico’s impending judicial branch overhaul following the ruling Morena party’s overwhelming presidential and congressional election victory on June 2 is undermining investor sentiment and keeping pressure on the peso, said Natixis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
French stocks suffer worst week since 2022 over fears of populist poll win
Cac 40 down over 6% since Macron called election, with big spending plans likely to be favoured by new parliamentFinancial Times - Business - France -
General election live: Farage claims he is ‘leader of the opposition’ and demands one-to-one debate with Starmer
Reform UK leader says he should also take part in planned leaders’ debate on BBC. Sign up for Election Edition, our UK election newsletterIntroducing a cap on adult social care costs by October next year is part of Labour’s plan if they win the ...The Guardian - World -
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What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from manifesto launches to robots and Haribos
The U.K. general election campaign has now passed the halfway markABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP
Case of teacher Ilaria Salis sparked diplomatic protests after she appeared in court in Hungary in chains. An Italian anti-fascist activist has been released from house arrest in Budapest after being elected to the European parliament, which ...The Guardian - World -
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Trump turns 78, a day he'd like to pretend 'doesn't exist,' in age-focused election
Not all birthdays are worth celebrating in the eyes of former President Donald Trump, who marks his 78th birthday on Friday.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Despite right surge, European Parliament election offers solid ground for transatlantic partnership
Ursula von der Leyen has a good chance of using the turmoil caused by the political success of the French far-right and the subsequent French snap elections to her advantage. This could help keep a key European ally of the U.S. in placeThe Hill - Politics -
Louisiana GOP Rep. Garret Graves won't seek re-election after Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves announced Friday that he would not seek re-election following a redistricting battle that was recently decided by the Supreme Court.NBC News - Politics -
How the US supreme court could be a key election issue: ‘They’ve grown too powerful’
Grassroots Democrats seek to make ‘judicial activism’ a driving voting issue, but swing voters have other priorities. “Look at me, look at me,” said Martha-Ann Alito. “I’m German, from Germany. My heritage is German. You come after me, I’m gonna ...The Guardian - World -
Lara Trump vows to prosecute anyone who cheats in an election: ‘We will track you down’
Lara Trump, the co-Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former President Trump’s daughter-in-law, promised Friday to prosecute anyone who cheats in an election, threatening “we will track you down.” “This year is the year we do ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
‘It’s very serious’: France’s Thuram urges voters to keep far right out in election
Forward says National Rally must be denied power‘We all need to fight daily so that this doesn’t happen’The France forward Marcus Thuram has urged his fellow citizens “to fight daily” to prevent the surging nationalist far right from taking power ...The Guardian - World -
Labour’s chocolate box urban utopia is one election promise it can’t fulfill | Rowan Moore
Mooted Edwardian-style new towns are charming, but less than ideal for the disabled – and the images are curiously caucasian. A future Labour government, if we are to believe images released by Angela Rayner and generated by the campaign group ...The Guardian - World -
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected after the pro-business Democratic Alliance party said it joined the ruling ANC in a national-unity government.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected after the pro-business Democratic Alliance party said it joined the ruling ANC in a national-unity government.The Wall Street Journal - World