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Champion Independent candidate Yvonne Ridley loses Newcastle Central and West to Labour Chi Onwurah. The biggest loss in the general elections has been the independents who were disadvantaged because they didn’t have enough time to prepare. A strategy the Tories used to limit their losses. Despite this Yvonne Ridley made serious strides in denting labour’s dominance in the region by reducing it by 10% in 4 weeks.

Penny Mordaunt loses in Portsmouth North – Election result confirmed The leader of the commons loses her seat to Labour. She is the 16th major Tory member to lose her seat today. She stood for the leadership and lost to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

Suella Braverman wins in Fareham and Waterlooville in Hampshire for the Conservative party- election result confirmed. She has aspirations to stick it to Rishi Sunak and become the next leader of the Conservative family.

Keir Starmer wins in Holborn St Pancras – Confirmed election Result It will mean Keir Starmer becomes the new Prime Minister After winning his seat in Holborn and St Pancras, Starmer says “the change begins right here…it is time for us to deliver” The Independent candidate did make huge grounds in his protest votes for Gaza, cutting into the Prime MInister’s dominance.

George Galloway loses in Rochdale – election result Labour party focussed heavily in splitting the Muslim vote in Rochdale to oust Galloway. A big blow for the Workers Party.

France’s Marine Le Pen says absolute majority still possible for far right French far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday said her party was still capable of winning an absolute majority in the second round of legislative elections this weekend. While the RN was ahead in the popular vote in the June 30 first round, a poll published Wednesday predicted it would now fall well short of an absolute majority in the National Assembly. It comes after the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron and a broad-left-wing coalition withdrew more than 200 candidates from the runoff on…

Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from Australia’s ruling Labor Party after voting against it to support a motion on Palestinian statehood. The Labor Party enforces strict penalties for members who oppose its policies, and Payman was already “indefinitely suspended” from the party’s caucus for her stance. “This is a matter I cannot compromise on,” the 29-year-old said, expressing that the decision was difficult but necessary. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Payman’s resignation, stating she had thanked him for his leadership and denied any intimidation claims. Payman, Australia’s first and only hijab-wearing federal politician,…

Hurricane Beryl batters south coast of Jamaica Hurricane Beryl, a category four storm with winds up to 130mph (215km/h), has struck Jamaica, causing significant damage. Heavy winds and rain have felled trees and damaged buildings, with photos on social media showing flooded streets and roofs being blown off. So far, Beryl has claimed at least seven lives as it sweeps through the Caribbean. Three people died in Grenada, where the storm first made landfall, one in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and another three in northern Venezuela. About 90% of homes on Union Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines…

Brazil’s Lula cancels visit to avoid Argentine leader Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled a visit to the southern state of Santa Catarina because Argentine President Javier Milei is there this weekend. Milei is expected to meet Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro at a conservative leaders’ event. Lula recently demanded an apology from Milei, who had called him corrupt, a communist, and a dinosaur. Milei, a right-wing economist, refused to apologise, stating “I haven’t done anything wrong.” The leaders of Brazil and Argentina, South America’s largest economies, have never met in person. Milei, a right-wing economist and…

Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated at a ceremony in the capital, Freetown. The event, organised by First Lady Fatima Bio, featured President Julius Maada Bio signing the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law, witnessed by dignitaries including first ladies from Cape Verde and Namibia. The new law imposes severe penalties on anyone involved in marrying a girl under 18, with a minimum of 15 years in jail, a fine of about $4,000 (£3,200), or both. This is a significant change in a patriarchal society where forced…

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl as storm thrashes Caribbean and targets US Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is heading towards Jamaica after causing devastation in Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm, which briefly reached Category 5 status, has already destroyed buildings and claimed at least seven lives. According to Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, Beryl hit the Windward Islands on Monday, severely damaging Carriacou Island in just 30 minutes. The hurricane has resulted in three deaths in Grenada, three in northern Venezuela, and one in St Vincent and the Grenadines. One…

French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right As the deadline for candidate declarations in the French elections passed on Tuesday, numerous left and centre candidates withdrew from the race to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning. The withdrawals mean around 108 three-way races will occur instead of over 300, with the rest being two-way run-offs. In the first round of voting, Marine Le Pen’s party and its allies secured around 33% of the vote. However, the chances of the RN winning an outright majority in the National Assembly have been reduced by strategic withdrawals from…

Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in Melikgazi and spread to other areas. The unrest began after a Syrian man was arrested for allegedly abusing a seven-year-old Syrian girl in Kayseri, sparking outrage among Turkish residents. In response, locals flipped cars and set Syrian-run shops on fire, demanding the expulsion of Syrians from the country. The violence spread to Hatay, where a Syrian grocery store was set ablaze. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, condemned the riots, stating they “damaged houses, workplaces, and vehicles belonging to…

More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event A devastating crush at a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The incident occurred during a satsang, a Hindu religious event, in Phulrai village. Many of the victims were women and children. Survivors recount the chaos as they attempted to exit the event. Witnesses described a narrow exit compounded by a sudden dust storm, which led to confusion and panic, causing many to be trampled. Images and videos from the site are circulating online, showing the injured being transported to…

Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning mixed facts Labour’s vote share has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years ahead of the general election, new polling shows. Support for the party dropped by four percentage points in the space of a week following Sir Keir Starmer’s final head-to-head debate with Rishi Sunak and increased scrutiny of his policies. A poll of 2,092 adults by Savanta for The Telegraph, conducted between Wednesday and Thursday, saw the firm record the lowest Labour support since…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Greece charges wealthy Kazakh yachters over wildfire, millionaire surprised at allegations  One of Kazakhstan’s richest men, Daniyar Abulgazin, has denied any wrongdoing after a party he organised on a superyacht allegedly sparked a forest fire in Greece. Abulgazin, along with seven other Kazakh nationals, is being prosecuted for complicity to arson by Greek authorities. The fire, which burned through 300 acres on the island of Hydra, occurred during Greece’s first heatwave of 2024, with firefighters battling multiple wildfires daily. Initially, authorities believed fireworks were launched directly from the yacht Persephoni. However, new reports suggest the fireworks may have been set…

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30 A flight experiencing “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 people. The Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flying from Madrid to Montevideo, encountered turbulence over the Atlantic near the Brazilian coast. The flight, UX045, was diverted to Natal in northeastern Brazil. The airline reported that injured passengers received medical attention. The plane, carrying 325 passengers, landed safely and was met by ambulances. Some passengers required hospital treatment for head injuries, including cranial fractures and facial cuts. This incident follows another severe turbulence event involving a Singapore Airlines flight over…

Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza area after rocket fire The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza after rockets were fired toward Israel. People received audio warnings, followed by messages in Arabic on social media. Witnesses report many are already fleeing. This evacuation comes after about 20 rockets were launched towards Israel, the most intense attack in months. Some rockets were intercepted, while others landed in open areas without causing injuries. Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, citing retaliation for Israeli “crimes.” The evacuation order affects the…

At least one dead as Hurricane Beryl batters Caribbean Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage in the Caribbean, resulting in at least one death. Thousands are without power or shelter in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia. Now a Category 5 storm, Beryl is heading west towards Jamaica and is expected to reach southeast Mexico by the end of the week. Social media images show homes with roofs blown off and residents searching through rubble for their belongings. In Grenada, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described Carriacou Island as “flattened” within half an hour of the hurricane’s landfall.…

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party take the lead in first round of French election voting Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) has taken a strong lead in France’s first round of parliamentary elections, following an unusually high turnout among voters. Official results showed that the nationalist leader’s party won 33 per cent of the vote, while current president Emmanuel Macron’s Together coalition slumped to third place on 20 per cent. Leftwing party New Popular Front (NFP) scored around 28 per cent. Nearly 60 per cent of the population turned out to vote, the highest in nearly four…

Labour can stem rise of populist right by improving people’s lives, says Starmer Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives. As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for economic growth across the country, the NHS and the transition to renewables could help bring it back. He vowed to bring an end to “divisive…

England through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic comeback vs Slovakia England survived a huge scare at Euro 2024 as they needed extra time to scrape past Slovakia in their last-16 tie. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored to become the Three Lions’ last-gasp heroes, but huge concerns remain after another disjointed display from Gareth Southgate’s side. England were deservedly behind after another poor first-half performance saw Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 25th minute. Phil Foden had the ball in the net early in the second half but his close-range effort was ruled out for offside. Kane then…

Kemi Badenoch’s eight-word warning to converted Reform voters days before election Kemi Badenoch told how her “heart breaks” when Tories tell her they are voting Reform because their hopes will be dashed. The Business Secretary admitted it has been a difficult election and every seat is being fought like a marginal, even ones like hers that have huge majorities of well over 20,000. Nigel Farage held a glitzy rally of 5,000 cheering supporters yesterday as he insisted his new political movement is the only story voters are talking about. But the party has been hit by a racism row and…