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£52bn stock market listing could rebound on Starmer

Huge flotation sounds like a coup for Labour's business friendly ambitions. But beware

Baldwin fails in attempt to dismiss manslaughter case

A court ruling yesterday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial early next month as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided with prosecutors in rejecting a motion to dismiss the case.

French far-right leads in final polls ahead of vote

Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party is increasing its lead in the polls as campaigning reached its final stages in France's snap election yesterday.

Iran heads to the polls as Middle East future at stake

Election follows death of the president in helicopter crash

'My first feeling was not of upset or anger... it was fear'

With his country poised to take over the EU presidency, a Hungarian writer talks about homophobic laws and his worries for the young, after his children's book was banned

Willoughby plotter tells jury he attacked women 'in cry for help' and to be arrested

A security guard accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby told a court he attacked women to escape his “toxic relationship” in a “cry for help” before his weight ballooned to 35st.

'I've dreamed' about this headline slot, says Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa said she was living out a dream as she performed hit after hit during her headline Glastonbury Festival slot last night.

Who could replace Biden? Democrats in panic mode

\"Sleepy\" Joe Biden just gave the Democratic Party a wake-up call. The concerns about the incumbent president's age and mental fitness are not going away. So what can his party do about it, if anything?

I was at the Trump-Biden debate and it was clear what had gone so badly wrong...

Behind the scenes at the first debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the buzzy atmosphere of the spin room descended into horror-struck silence within the first few minutes of the president opening his mouth. While Trump told bombastic lies in front of us, Biden struggled to recall what were obviously canned responses.

Biden's debate performance leaves Democrats dismayed

US president Joe Biden and his allies scrambled to contain the damage from his feeble TV debate performance against Donald Trump that left disappointed Democrats wondering if he should be replaced as their candidate for the November election.

The mask slips as bets virus highlights Sunak's weakness

The gambling scandal engulfing the Conservatives will go down as Rishi Sunak's Covid. The betting virus is silent. It infects everyone. It is out of control. There is no cure.

Mercer says personal abuse means it's his last election

Veterans minister admits attacks have taken toll on his family

Starmer opens up on Blair, Brexit, Trump and Corbyn

In the second part of the Labour leader's exclusive interview with The Independent, he reveals his beliefs and motivations

Will the racism row affect Farage's election prospects?

Channel 4's exposé of the racist and homophobic language used by some Reform UK activists working on Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton has once again raised questions about the party's culture and attitudes.

Sunak attacks Farage after racist Reform activist's slur

Rishi Sunak took the gloves off in his fight with Reform UK yesterday, revealing his hurt and anger after his daughters were exposed to their father being called a P*** by a canvasser for Nigel Farage's party. Andrew Parker was caught using the racial slur while canvassing in Clacton, Essex, where Mr Farage is standing to be an MP.

Can Opinion Polls Really Say Who Will Win The Election?

The 2024 general election has been the most “polled” in British history. More companies have conducted more polls, and with a greater variety of methods, than in any previous contest.

England's T20 Reign Ended Brutally By On-Song India

England's reign as T20 world champions was ended in brutal fashion by India in Guyana, with their batting hopelessly exposed in a 68-run semi-final defeat.

France Faces 'Rise In Racism' As Far Right Poised For Power

Anti-immigration ideas pushed by the far right in France are contributing to a rise in racism across the country, a report from the nation’s human rights commission has found.

How Age And Brexit Define The Dwindling Tory Faithful

The sheer scale of the collapse in support for the Tories in the opinion polls poses a question as the election approaches.

Hundreds Dying Every Day In Brutal Pakistan Heatwave

Karachi alone sees more than 420 lose their lives in 96 hours

Seven Officers Implicated In Betting Scandal, Admits Met

At least seven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated over bets on the timing of the general election.

Violence And Self-Harm Hit Record High In Women's Jails

The number of assaults and self-harm incidents in women's prisons in England and Wales has hit a record high, new figures show.

The Secret Behind Georgia's Great German Adventure

Willy Sagnol's team have taken the tournament by storm with a distinct style and enthusiasm that should worry Spain

Briton, 15, just misses out on main Wimbledon draw

England's reign as T20 world champions was ended in brutal fashion by India in Guyana, with their batting hopelessly exposed in a 68-run semi-final defeat.

'I never plan my attacks... I always just go on instinct'

After another sensational season, Mathieu van der Poel tells Lawrence Ostlere he's hungry to add to his sole stage win at the Tour de France following years of frustration in the race

Cast aside teams brought a unique flavour to Germany

The beefed up format - with eight more teams joining the party proved a (partial) success, argues Richard Jolly

Bolivians in shock after top general's attempted coup

Bolivia's capital La Paz is reeling in the wake of an attempted coup as troops led by a top general rammed the doors of the government palace in tumultous scenes that threatened to drag the South American democracy into chaos.

Fears grow as Israel talks of new war against Hezbollah

Defence minister Yoav Gallant says that his country could send Lebanon 'back to the Stone Age', reports Tom Watling

Tabloid lawyer says Duke of Sussex destroyed evidence

An attorney for the publisher of The Sun has accused Prince Harry of engaging in \"shocking\" and \"extraordinary\" obfuscation by destroying evidence it was seeking in his lawsuit claiming that the newspaper violated his privacy by unlawfully snooping on him.

NHS turmoil delays surgery for girl with facial tumours

A 14-year-old girl suffering from tumours on her face has been forced to wait for an operation to remove them after it wasrepeatedly cancelled due to doctors’ strikes and a lack of beds.