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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 -
McGregor 'confident' he'll return, fight Chandler
Conor McGregor says he is confident he will return to fight Michael Chandler but offered no details or timeline for the injury that forced him out of UFC 303.ESPN - Sports -
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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 -
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira predictions, odds, props: MMA expert releases surprising fight card picks
Daniel Vithlani reveals his UFC Fight Night picks for the Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira fightCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
UFC Fight Night prediction -- Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira: Fight card, odds, start time, live stream
Flyweights look to climb the ranks on SaturdayCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
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 -
Election exposes paradoxical reactions to open EU borders
European integration generates rightwing nationalist politics in the west and market liberalism in the eastFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
How the group behind the abortion drug battle is taking its fight global
A Christian legal aid group that has "fundamentally changed American society" through U.S. courts is rapidly expanding its work around the world.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Longtime House Republican faces pricey primary full of fighting words — and football
Rep. Tom Cole is the latest House Republican on defense this year, facing a primary challenger from the right in Oklahoma.NBC News - Politics -
Publishers Target Common Crawl In Fight Over AI Training Data
Long-running nonprofit Common Crawl has been a boon to researchers for years. But now its role in AI training data has triggered backlash from publishers.Wired - Tech -
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Fight breaks out in Italian Parliament after lawmaker makes move on official
The fight in the Italian Parliament descended into a free-for-all involving some 20 men.CBS News - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on the U.S. rig count, PTT Exploration and Production, Hunting, Equinor and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Starmer rules out capital gains tax rise as Tory minister admits migration 'frustration'
With less than three weeks until the election, party leaders are hitting the road again today.BBC News - Top stories -
Musk Pay Victory Removes Cloud at Tesla but Fresh Legal Fight Looms
The vote to approve the multibillion-dollar pay package sets the stage for the next round of the court battle.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli Defense Chief Rebuffs French Effort to End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting
The United States, France and other mediators have sought for months to reach an agreement that would stop the tit-for-tat missile strikes over Israel’s border with Lebanon.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Princess Kate says she is making "good progress" in cancer fight
Catherine, Princess of Wales, provided an update Friday on her cancer treatment, revealing she continues to undergo chemotherapy and has "good days and bad days." Ramy Inocencio reports from London.CBS News - World -
Here’s when the inflation-fighting power of TIPS bonds and ETFs really kicks in
As inflation expectations rise, so does the average amount by which TIPS outperform U.S. Treasurys.MarketWatch - Business -
Israeli military says 8 soldiers killed as fighting rages in southern Gaza
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that an explosion or missile attack killed eight Israeli soldiers in a military vehicle in Rafah, marking the deadliest incident for the Israeli army in Gaza since January. Israeli military spokesperson ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Eyeing Trump presidency, conservatives want to delay funding fight
Bullish of former President Trump’s chances of winning back the White House in November, some conservatives are pitching a funding stopgap that would extend into next year rather than expire during a lame duck session when President Biden would ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
DeChambeau inspired by crowd, up by 3 at Open
Bryson DeChambeau played through a hip injury and put on a show for fans Saturday, firing a 67 to open up a 3-shot lead going into the final round of the U.S. Open.ESPN - Sports -
Dereck Lively II stretches Dallas' ceiling as Mavs show their fight
The 20-year-old rookie flashed his immense potential with a 3-pointer and some devastating rebounding as the Mavs blew out Boston.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Video: Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen fight to draw in bizarre boxing exhibition
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen had no intention of hurting each other over five uneventful rounds of exhibition boxing in Brazil.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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