- France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes next The Associated Press
- Isolated Macron Braces For French Voters' 'Revenge' Barron's
- France election 2024: Here's what to know NPR
- What France’s Surprise Elections Could Mean for Its Relations with the World War On The Rocks
- Who is Jordan Bardella, France’s far-right star eyeing the premiership? Al Jazeera English
Iran presidential election: Runoff election between Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili – The Associated Press
- Iran presidential election: Runoff election between Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili The Associated Press
- Iran President Poll: Surprise Finalist Against Khamenei Loyalist In 2nd Round | Pezeshkian Vs Jalili Hindustan Times
- Hardliner, moderate to face off in 2nd-ever Iranian runoff, after record low turnout The Times of Israel
- Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election The New York Times
- Khamenei protege, sole moderate to battle in Iran's presidential run-off Reuters
As dramatic campaign closes, has it actually grappled with UK’s massive problems? – BBC.com
- As dramatic campaign closes, has it actually grappled with UK's massive problems? BBC.com
- Britain Awaits a Wipeout Election The New Yorker
- From ‘Sleepy Keir’ to Starmegeddon: the UK general election campaign condensed The Guardian
- UK Elections: What to Know Council on Foreign Relations
- What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from more betting slips to the last debate The Associated Press
British hiker found dead in Pyrenees mountains after four-day search
Spanish Guardia Civil says 70-year-old man discovered by rescue team near Aspe peak in western Pyrenees
A 70-year-old British hiker has been found dead in the Pyrenees mountains four days after disappearing.
The man, who was from London, went missing on Monday. He was discovered in the mountain range by a rescue team on Thursday at around 1pm, the Spanish Guardia Civil said.
Continue reading...Renters in New York City fight back against real estate broker fees
City is one of few in the US where tenants can be forced to pay fees, despite a landlord having hired the broker
A row is brewing in New York City between renters and real estate brokers, over who pays the thousands of dollars in fees when an apartment is rented.
On 12 June, lawmakers in New York met to discuss the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses act (Fare act), which would require the person who hires the broker to pay the broker fee.
Continue reading...Could Kamala Harris be a winner for the Democrats if Biden steps aside?
The vice-president would be a logical choice if Biden does opt out, but some are already looking to other contenders
Joe Biden’s stumbling debate performance left Democrats so panicked some are searching for an alternative to replace the 81-year-old president as the party’s standard-bearer.
Biden has given no indication that he intends to exit the race, and his campaign has flatly dismissed the suggestion. But that has done little to silence critics who are openly questioning whether Biden is the right person to take on Donald Trump, a figure the president – and his party – view as a grave threat to American democracy.
Continue reading...Macron’s election gamble could ultimately cost Biden – POLITICO – POLITICO
- Macron's election gamble could ultimately cost Biden - POLITICO POLITICO
- A Tiny Circle of Advisers Helped Prod Macron to Take a Giant Risk The New York Times
- France election: Marine Le Pen on the brink of power, as Emmanuel Macron's big gamble looks set to fail Sky News
- Macron is like Nero and Pontius Pilate for calling snap election, says left-wing rival POLITICO Europe
- Emmanuel Macron and the Weimar temptation The Telegraph
‘Nowhere to go’: people trapped in eastern DRC as rebel militia seize key town
Rwandan-backed rebels seize Kanyabayonga, says official, already home to thousands driven from their homes by conflict
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized a strategic town in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east, a local official said.
“Kanyabayonga has been in the hands of the M23 since Friday evening,” the administrative official said, under condition of anonymity.
Continue reading...Israel-Hezbollah: Drone videos and shady reports
An information battle is ramping up the talk of war between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah.
Iran’s presidential election moves to run-off after low turnout
Conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian are the two frontrunners.
Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital – Reuters
- Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital Reuters
- Kenya police are finally in Haiti, but many questions remain Miami Herald
- Gang leaders in Haiti say ready for war as Kenyan police prepare to deploy FRANCE 24 English
- Kenyan-Led Forces Arrive in Haiti After Months of Gang Violence The New York Times
- A Kenyan-led security mission finally starts to arrive in Haiti The Economist
Iran heading for runoff election after neither lead candidate scores majority
Turnout estimated to be as low as 40%, a record low since the revolution and a rebuff for the regime
Iran is heading to a runoff election in a week’s time after the reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian secured a narrow lead over the hardline former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili but failed to secure more than 50% of the votes.
Turnout may end up low as 40%, a record low for an Iranian presidential election since the revolution in 1979.
Continue reading...Reform UK drops three candidates over offensive comments – BBC.com
- Reform UK drops three candidates over offensive comments BBC.com
- Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign The New York Times
- Election - live: Nigel Farage faces laughter as he is told he uses 'slew of racists' The Independent
- UK's Sunak hurt and angry over Reform volunteer's racial slur Reuters UK
- Election Extra: Reform UK activist's racist 'pub talk' – podcast The Guardian
7.6 million: How England’s healthcare waiting list trebled under the Tories
Waiting times for NHS care have also risen sharply across the UK since ruling Conservatives came to power in 2010.
Robot smiles with living skin. That’s not creepy at all – NPR
- Robot smiles with living skin. That's not creepy at all NPR
- Video: See robot with ‘living’ skin smile CNN
- Scientists create smiling robot face from living human skin cells Axios
- This pink blob with beady eyes is a humanoid robot with "living skin" CBS News
- Japanese Scientists Create Smiling Robot with 'Living' Skin Using Collagen PEOPLE
Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win
Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people.
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon – Al Jazeera English
- Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon Al Jazeera English
- Iran Warns Israel Against War in Lebanon Against Hezbollah: Latest Updates The New York Times
- Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war? Al Jazeera English
- US sends USS Wasp assault ship and Marines to eastern Mediterranean ABC News
- The U.S. readies to evacuate Americans from Lebanon if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies NBC News
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon
Israeli forces conduct series of attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as tit-for-tat strikes intensify.
Aid workers in Gaza are fighting for survival too – NPR
- Aid workers in Gaza are fighting for survival too NPR
- Gaza aid piles up amid dispute over whether aid workers can carry radios, security gear ABC News
- U.S., U.N. and Israeli officials meet to discuss restarting food aid distribution in Gaza NBC News
- Israel-Hamas war: Dire security situation, lawlessness preventing aid distribution in Gaza The Associated Press
- UN resumes aid distribution in Gaza, suspended over looting Ynetnews
French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?
President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday's snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.