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Sketchy Politics: the extinction election?
Robert Shrimsley and Miranda Green ask whether Reform might be behind a Conservative extinction level eventFinancial Times - World -
Will the election leave you better off?
Both Labour and the Tories have released their manifestos — which will have the biggest impact on your personal finances?Financial Times - World -
French Government Bonds Face Trouble as Elections Loom
As France heads towards snap elections at the end of June, French government bonds could slide further, having already taken a major hit from the weekend’s European parliamentary elections, pushing their yields even higher, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
French elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?
Emmanuel Macron’s snap legislative poll could have big consequences, even propelling the far-right National Rally into government. France’s snap legislative election is one of the most consequential in decades for both the country and the rest of ...The Guardian - World -
Pelosi: Harris is 'safeguard' if GOP challenges election
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Vice President Harris will be a "safeguard" if President Biden wins the 2024 presidential election and Republicans challenge the results. “Remember that we will have the vice president that day,” Pelosi ...The Hill - Politics -
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa Re-elects Ramaphosa, but Coalition Is Fragile
A new government led by the African National Congress gave Cyril Ramaphosa another term as president, though he faces challenges in Parliament.The New York Times - Top stories -
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as South Africa’s president
Leader gets second term after winning vote just hours after ANC and Democratic Alliance agreed coalition deal . South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his African National Congress ...The Guardian - World -
Six swing states set to decide the US election
Experts say Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could hold the key to the White House.BBC News - Top stories -
On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.CBS News - Top stories -
Thuram urges French public to vote in election
France striker Marcus Thuram expressed his concern on Saturday about the rise of the Rassemblement National, the country's right-wing populist party, before the election at the end of the June.ESPN - Sports - France -
Nigel Farage trying to destroy Tory party, says David Cameron – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK election coverage here. David Cameron has said that being prime minister was a “good apprenticeship” for serving as foreign secretary, in an interview with the Times.. Speaking about his ...The Guardian - World -
French leftwing parties form ‘Popular Front’ to contest snap election
Socialists, Greens, Communists and France Unbowed to have joint platform with a candidate in every constituency . France’s four main leftwing parties have agreed to form a “New Popular Front” (NPF) to contest the snap election, as the far-right ...The Guardian - World - France -
South Africa’s ANC strikes coalition deal with free-market DA
Country’s second-largest party agrees to support re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president. South Africa’s African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance have agreed to form a coalition in which the former liberation movement and the ...The Guardian - World -
'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 -
Republican or Democrat doesn’t matter. Presidential elections boost stocks.
The Dow’s average return is higher in the five months prior to voting.MarketWatch - Business -
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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The Guardian view on Iran’s presidential election: more choice, but little real hope of change | Editorial
The regime is allowing a reformist to run because it wants to ensure more of the same. It will take a better offer to win back the people. The death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash last month was a shock. The 63‑year‑old ...The Guardian - World