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UK politics
Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake
As Britons head to the polls this week, a majority think that leaving the European Union has delivered few benefits.
- by Rob Harris
48 hours to fix a 90-minute mess: Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy
- by Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Katie Rogers
Updated
World elections
French voters slap Macron, propel far-right to strong lead in election first round
- by Barbara Surk and Helena Alves
Prospect of Israel-Lebanon war has diplomats racing to quell tensions
- by Ellen Knickmeyer and Aamer Madhani
Opinion & Perspectives
I knocked Biden out of the race in ’87. Almost four decades later, he needs to quit again
In Washington, people often become what they start out scorning. This has happened to Joe Biden.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are 10 options for the Democrats
A meandering, occasionally incoherent and almost universally panned first-debate performance from Biden has led to calls for him to step aside, even by those loyal to him.
Aaron Blake
Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake
As Britons head to the polls this week, a majority think that leaving the European Union has delivered few benefits.
Rob Harris
Europe correspondent
North America
World of photos, July 2, 2024
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Opinion
US Votes 2024
I knocked Biden out of the race in ’87. Almost four decades later, he needs to quit again
In Washington, people often become what they start out scorning. This has happened to Joe Biden.
- by Maureen Dowd
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are 10 options for the Democrats
- by Aaron Blake
Biden’s family tells him he should stay in the race. Only 28 per cent of Americans agree
- by Colleen Long, Zeke Miller and Thomas Beaumont
48 hours to fix a 90-minute mess: Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy
- by Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Katie Rogers
Europe
Allure of hot, remote Greek islands proves deadly for tourists
- by Gwyneth Rees and Louise Carpenter
Updated
World elections
French voters slap Macron, propel far-right to strong lead in election first round
- by Barbara Surk and Helena Alves
Asia
Chinese space rocket’s accidental take-off results in fiery conclusion
Falling rocket debris in China after launches is not unheard of, but it is very rare for part of a rocket under development to make an unplanned flight.
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Abducted in Japan
‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy
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Prospect of Israel-Lebanon war has diplomats racing to quell tensions
Iran and Israel traded threats on the weekend of what Iran said would be an “obliterating” war over Hezbollah.
- by Ellen Knickmeyer and Aamer Madhani