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.
Putin’s Alliance With North Korea’s Kim Worries China: Analyst – Newsweek
- Putin's Alliance With North Korea's Kim Worries China: Analyst Newsweek
- The Meaning of the Putin-Kim Connection TIME
- Closer Russia-North Korea ties may create opportunity for US, China Voice of America - VOA News
- Moving Past the Kim-Putin Summit: Eyes on the Party Plenary Meeting for Cues 38 North
- ‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order Al Jazeera English
Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering – BBC.com
- Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering BBC.com
- Defendants Acquitted in Panama Papers Money-Laundering Trial The New York Times
- Panama court acquits 28 implicated in Panama Papers and Operation Car Wash scandals CNN
- Panama court acquits 28 people tied to Panama Papers, Operation Car Wash NBC News
- Panama court acquits 28 in Panama Papers trial DW (English)
Dagestani Jews determined to rebuild after deadly terror attacks in southern Russia – The Times of Israel
- Dagestani Jews determined to rebuild after deadly terror attacks in southern Russia The Times of Israel
- Distracted by Ukraine, Putin can't protect his people back home Business Insider
- Death Toll in Dagestan Church and Synagogue Attacks Rises, Officials Say The New York Times
- Prominent Family of Accused Russian Terrorist Speaks Out The Daily Beast
- MMA Fighter linked to Khabib among dead militants in Russia Sports Politika
Dublin, we’ve arrived! Taylor Swift dazzles on Eras Tour
At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights.
Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering
Judges rule evidence was "not sufficient" in the trial that took testimony from 27 witnesses.
Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat ‘King’ Kohli?
An Indian win in the final may be the perfect gift to Virat Kohli as he stands at the twilight of his World Cup career.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 855
As the war enters its 855th day, these are the main developments.
General election – as it happened: Farage says he is boycotting BBC as more Reform candidates dropped over past comments
The Reform leader complained of a ‘dishonest Question Time audience’, while his party also reported Channel 4 to the Electoral Commission
The Conservative party deputy chair Angela Richardson called the sewage crisis a “political football” and claimed opposition parties and activists had put Tory MPs in physical danger by campaigning on the issue.
Richardson, who is standing for re-election in Guildford, where the River Wey was recently found to have 10 times the safe limit of E coli, also suggested the only reason people were talking about the problem was “because the Conservatives let everyone know it was happening”.
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