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Poll predicts record win for Labour Party at UK election

Britain's Labour Party is set to sweep to power with a record number of seats at Thursday's national election, a forecast by polling company Survation showed on Tuesday.

Poll predicts record win for Labour Party at UK election
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Italy's Meloni tells her party there is no room for fascism in its ranks

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told her Brothers of Italy party on Tuesday that it should expunge from its ranks anyone who idolises Italy's fascist past.

Italy's Meloni tells her party there is no room for fascism in its ranks
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Virginia certifies John McGuire's primary victory over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount

The Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the apparent defeat of one of America’s most conservative congressmen to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s June 18 primaries

Virginia certifies John McGuire's primary victory over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount
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How to watch Thursday’s CNN Presidential Debate

CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN ‘One Thing’ podcast host David Rind break down the rules for the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Watch CNN's Presidential Debate on June 27, 2024 at 9pm ET.

How to watch Thursday’s CNN Presidential Debate
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Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp reveals he didn’t vote for Trump in GOP primary

CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp about the 2024 election and why he says he didn't vote for anybody for president in the state's Republican primary.

Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp reveals he didn’t vote for Trump in GOP primary
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George Latimer defeats House ‘squad’ member Jamaal Bowman in historic New York Democratic primary

Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman in the primary race for New York's 16th Congressional District Tuesday. Watch the candidates address their crowd of reporters after the race. 

George Latimer defeats House ‘squad’ member Jamaal Bowman in historic New York Democratic primary
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This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room

CNN's Mike Valerio speaks with a North Korean defector who is part of a wider network of activists attempting to get information into North Korea via balloons.

This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room
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George Latimer defeats House ‘squad’ member Jamaal Bowman in historic New York Democratic primary

CNN's Abby Phillip speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer after he defeated incumbent Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman in the primary race for New York's 16th Congressional District.

George Latimer defeats House ‘squad’ member Jamaal Bowman in historic New York Democratic primary
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Germany's Scholz hopes France will prevent far-right-led government

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday expressed concern over the political situation in France, where Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally came out well ahead in a first-

Germany's Scholz hopes France will prevent far-right-led government
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Tunisian president sets election date for Oct. 6

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday set the presidential election date for Oct. 6 and is widely expected to seek a second term, with at least one potential candidate in jail and

Tunisian president sets election date for Oct. 6
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Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest

A Malaysian court dismissed jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's legal bid to obtain a document that he said would allow him to serve his remaining prison

Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
Opinion|Political

From red wall to King's Speech, UK elections have a vocabulary all their own. Here's what to know

Elections in the United Kingdom have a distinct vocabulary that draws on traditions of parliamentary democracy as well as the lexicon of U.S. politics and modern political spin

From red wall to King's Speech, UK elections have a vocabulary all their own. Here's what to know
Economy|Political

UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win

Britain's Conservative Party all-but conceded election defeat to Keir Starmer's Labour on Wednesday, a day before polling stations even opened, and warned that the

UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win
Political

Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve: the UK election's unusual candidates

When either Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer take to the stage to hail victory in the British election on Friday, they will be joined at their moment of triumph by either a man with a

Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve: the UK election's unusual candidates
Economy|Political

Steep learning curves - election heat for bonds :Mike Dolan

Some might wonder why it took so long, but the risk that this year's key elections exaggerate rather than rein in bloated public debt is finally seeing long-term

Steep learning curves - election heat for bonds :Mike Dolan
Political

Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward party case

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday set July 17 as the next hearing date for a case seeking the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party, which has 30% of

Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward party case
Economy|Political

Egypt overhauls cabinet as economic pressures, power cuts persist

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi swore in a heavily reshuffled cabinet on Wednesday that includes new finance and foreign ministers in a government facing

Egypt overhauls cabinet as economic pressures, power cuts persist
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Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent

Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
Economy|Environment

Burgum set to decide on massive pipeline project that’s pitting his rural constituents against GOP megadonors

Burgum set to decide on massive pipeline project that’s pitting his rural constituents against GOP megadonors

Burgum set to decide on massive pipeline project that’s pitting his rural constituents against GOP megadonors
Political

The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister

Britain's general election is a big event for political gamblers

The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
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Egypt's Sisi names new armed forces chief of staff, defence minister

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named a new chief of staff for the armed forces on Wednesday, after replacing the defence minister in his newly formed cabinet, as tensions

Egypt's Sisi names new armed forces chief of staff, defence minister
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For the first time ever, Canada appoints woman as top soldier

Canada named a woman as the country's top soldier for the first time ever on Wednesday, continuing a push by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appointment women to the most senior

For the first time ever, Canada appoints woman as top soldier
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Venezuela kicks off final weeks of campaign with Maduro on defensive

Venezuela kicks off the home stretch of its presidential election campaign on Thursday ahead of voting planned for the end of the month, where analysts and

Venezuela kicks off final weeks of campaign with Maduro on defensive
Political

Head of Germany's conservatives rules out coalition with far right

The leader of Germany's opposition conservatives, who are topping nationwide polls ahead of elections next year, ruled out his party forming a coalition with the far-

Head of Germany's conservatives rules out coalition with far right
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Top White House aide urges staff to tune out ‘noise' and focus on governing during debate fallout

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients has urged during an all-staff meeting to tune out the “noise” and focus on the task of governing as senior aides scramble to contain the political fallout from President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance

Top White House aide urges staff to tune out ‘noise' and focus on governing during debate fallout

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