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    Violence erupts in France as left-wing coalition leads snap election

    French election night turned turbulent as results showed a left-wing coalition poised to claim the majority of parliamentary seats, prompting both celebrations and unrest in Paris, Fox News reported. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation as a far-left political alliance unexpectedly surged ahead in the snap elections.

    UK election set to deliver more diverse Parliament, high number of British Indian MPs

    With around 14 per cent of MPs coming from an ethnic minority background this time, the analysis finds that the new Parliament will be closer than ever to reflecting the diversity of the British electorate.

    Donald Trump Campaign outraises Joe Biden by over USD 67 million in second quarter

    Former President Donald Trump raised $331 million in the second quarter, surpassing incumbent President Joe Biden's $264 million. Biden's campaign had a strong June, raising a record $127 million, mostly from grassroots donors. Both campaigns have significant cash reserves as the election approaches.

    Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani disbarred from New York for Trump's false 2020 election claims

    Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred for his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference, the New York State appellate court ruled. The disbarment, effective immediately, comes as Giuliani faces bankruptcy due to a USD 150 million defamation case and multiple lawsuits. The court cited Giuliani’s false statements and misconduct, highlighting his role in undermining the electoral process. Giuliani has vowed to appeal the decision, calling it politically motivated and corrupt.

    2024 US presidential election: Joe Biden threatens not only his path to victory but his party's chances to win back the House

    The Democratic Party is at a crossroads, with increasing concerns over Joe Biden's candidacy for the 2024 US presidential election. European worries, Supreme Court rulings, and voter perceptions highlight the need for a strategic shift. As the party navigates potential risks and voter sentiments, the decision to replace Biden with a more vigorous candidate looms large.

    Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling

    Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.

    • New surprises before US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump's lawyers ask NYC judge to overturn hush-money conviction

      Donald Trump's lawyers reportedly asked for his hush money criminal case conviction to be overturned citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling giving him immunity from prosecution for official decisions, while sitting on the President's chair. What more surprises lie in wait ahead of the US Presidential Elections, that are just round the corner?

      Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

      The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

      US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms

      The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday if former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. The decision, pivotal for Trump's upcoming trial and the presidential election, could delay proceedings. Despite skepticism from the justices, the ruling's scope might push the trial past November. Trump, convicted in a separate New York case, faces multiple trials but aims to delay them until after the election, potentially halting them if reelected.

      Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Democrats stick by him - for now

      President Joe Biden faced anxieties over his debate performance against Donald Trump. There are concerns raised about his age and readiness to lead for another term, prompting discussions of a potential replacement. Despite acknowledging his debate shortcomings, Biden emphasised his ability to lead and criticised Trump's campaign tactics. Democratic leaders stood by Biden, urging focus on Trump's falsehoods and attacks. The party aimed to reassure supporters and maintain momentum for the upcoming election.

      The first Joe-Don presidential debate tells us more about the state of the US than the next POTUS

      This was the first time a POTUS and an XPOTUS were trading shots -- at one point, golfing shots. ‘I’m happy to play golf with you if you carry your own bag,’ 81-yr-old Biden said to 78-yr-old Trump. ‘Think you can do it?’ But a TV debate like this overturns the old WYSIWYG jungle proverb. Instead, it was WYGIWYS – What You Got Is What You Saw. America having to choose between two has-beens running on spare fossil-fuel.

      Biden delivers uneven performance under Trump's barrage of falsehoods at first debate

      Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, were under pressure to display their command of issues and avoid verbal stumbles as they sought a breakout moment in a race that opinion polls show has been deadlocked for months. Biden, in particular, has been dogged by concerns about his age and sharpness.

      US Presidential Elections: Georgia, setting for Joe Biden- Donald Trump debate, as divided as America itself

      US Presidential Elections: Atlanta, Georgia, the site of the upcoming presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, holds significant political and cultural weight beyond just being a debate venue. As the birthplace of CNN, the city has long been a hub of media influence, shaping national discourse. This debate, hosted by CNN, underscores Atlanta's role in the electoral process, highlighting Georgia's emergence as a swing state in recent elections.

      'You have to vote' Donald Trump tells US evangelical Christians

      Former US President Donald Trump urged evangelical Christians to vote for him in the upcoming November election, promising to "aggressively" protect their religious freedom if elected. Speaking at a Washington conference organized by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Trump emphasized the need for higher voter turnout among evangelicals, who were pivotal in his 2016 victory and 2020 campaign. He assured his audience of his commitment to defending religious liberty and addressing anti-Christian bias through a proposed federal task force.

      UK's Rishi Sunak offers more tax cuts as election polls refuse to budge

      With his Conservative Party consistently about 20 points behind Keir Starmer's opposition Labour in the polls, Sunak made a new appeal on Tuesday to what one Conservative lawmaker described as Britain's carpenters, bricklayers and electricians, by promising further tax cuts if they give him their vote.

      Trump warns jail time could be 'breaking point' for supporters

      In an interview aired Sunday on Fox News, the former president and current Republican White House hopeful acknowledged the possibility that he could be handed jail time or a period of home detention at his sentencing on July 11. "I'm ok with it," Trump said, but added he was "not sure the public would stand for it."

      Donald Trump says he will appeal historic conviction

      In rambling remarks at the Trump Tower lobby in Manhattan where he announced his first presidential run in 2015, Trump repeated his complaints that the trial was an attempt to hobble his comeback White House bid and warned that it showed no American was safe from politically motivated prosecution.

      Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?

      Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.

      How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election

      Jurors in Donald Trump's first-ever criminal trial began deliberations on Wednesday in his hush money case, which could have significant implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.

      Biden to secure 200th judicial confirmation as election looms

      President Joe Biden is set to secure his 200th appointment to the federal judiciary, surpassing his predecessor Donald Trump's pace. Reaching this milestone shows Biden's progress in matching Trump's tally of 234 judges appointed to life-tenured positions on the federal bench.

      Nobody can overturn SC verdict on Ram Mandir, stop CAA implementation: PM Modi gives five guarantees to Bengal

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress, asserting that under Mamata Banerjee's rule, infiltrators are thriving in West Bengal. He guaranteed the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state and offered five assurances to the people: no reservations based on religion, protection of SC/ST/OBC reservations, freedom to celebrate Ram Navami, respect for the Supreme Court's Ram Mandir verdict, and the CAA's implementation. Modi accused the Opposition of misrepresenting the CAA and highlighted its humanitarian purpose.

      AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj vows as SC grants bail to Kejriwal, says 'Will overturn elections results in 22 days'
      If voted to power, Congress will overturn Supreme Court verdict on Ram temple like in Shah Bano case: PM Modi

      Modi accuses Congress of planning to reverse the Ram temple verdict like the Shah Bano case. He criticizes the opposition for insulting Lord Ram and his devotees, questioning their commitment to Maharashtra's pride.

      'RaGa would overturn Ram Mandir decision like Shah Bano', claims ousted Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam

      Acharya Pramod Krishnam alleges that Rahul Gandhi, in a meeting with close aides, vowed to overturn the Supreme Court's Ram Mandir decision if Congress comes to power, likening it to Rajiv Gandhi's handling of the Shah Bano case. Krishnam predicts Congress splitting into factions led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

      Bribes for vote case: SC overturns 1998 ruling, MP/MLAs to face criminal prosecution

      On Monday, a seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court overturned a 1998 ruling that granted lawmakers immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes to make speeches or cast votes in the legislature. The decision came during the examination of the JMM MPs bribery case, where politicians allegedly took bribes to support the Narasimha Rao government in 1993

      Supreme Court overturns result; declares AAP candidate Chandigarh mayor

      The Supreme Court set aside the decision of the returning officer and declared the AAP candidate as the winner of the mayoral poll. The court found infirmities in the result pronouncement and invalidated eight votes. Show cause notice has been issued to the returning officer.

      Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

      A federal appeals panel has ruled that Donald Trump can face trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election results, rejecting his immunity claims. This marks the second time judges have rejected Trump's immunity arguments, and sets the stage for further appeals to the US Supreme Court.

      Trump calls Biden the 'destroyer' of democracy despite his own efforts to overturn 2020 election

      Trump's allegations about Biden, a Democrat, echo the ones that Biden has been making for years against his predecessor. As Trump has dominated the Republican presidential primary and talked about targeting his rivals and the news media if he wins the White House again, Biden has stepped up his own warnings, contending Trump is " determined to destroy American democracy."

      Jury selection will begin in the first trial in the Georgia election case against Trump and others

      Jury selection is about to begin for the first defendant to go to trial in the Georgia case accusing former President Donald Trump and others of illegally scheming to overturn the 2020 election. Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, indicted along with Trump and 17 others, will be tried alone after co-defendant Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges. The trial is expected to focus on evidence gathered against Chesebro and the other defendants, with Trump's role likely to loom large even though he is not expected to be present.

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