The Independent

With less than a week to go until the general election, voters checking their ballot papers may be surprised by some of the political parties running in their constituencies. While most people are aware of the political big hitters, there a few underdog parties that fly under the radar. Some of these parties are set up with satirical intent to provide comic relief to voters, while others attempt to make real political statements. From Count Binface Party to A Blue Revolution, The Independent has put together a list of those fielding candidates in the general election. The Mitre TW9Chris French,...

From Daddy Dragon to AI Steve: The strangest political parties in the general election

 A leading pollster has warned that defeat for the Tories in the general election next week is now unavoidable and the only question remaining is how much Rishi Sunak’s party loses by.The assessment by Techne UK’s chief executive Michela Morizzo - Italy’s equivalent of Professor Sir John Curtice - comes as her company’s tracker poll for The Independent shows that Labour goo into the final seven-day stretch with a 22 point lead over the Tories.Labour are on 41 per cent (down one) with the Tories languishing on 19 per cent for a third week in a row and Reform...

Pollster warns only one election question to be answered: ‘How big is the Tory loss?’

NI's five largest political parties face off in the second TV debate of the general election campaign.

Politicians clash in general election TV debate

We’re pausing our live coverage of the general election campaign now, but don't worry, we'll be back tomorrow to bring you all the latest lines and updates throughout the day. If you want more now, don't worry, we've got you covered:. Has frantic election campaign actually grappled with massive...

Give us a 'clear mandate', Starmer urges voters on final campaign weekend

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Brigid Pfeifer

He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

The Hill

Hispanic Democrats are ramping up the pressure on President Biden to take unilateral action to protect immigrants living and working in the United States.  Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are furious that Biden moved this week to put new limits on asylum-seekers without also advancing legal protections for farmworkers, Dreamers and other undocumented…

Frustrated Democrats want Biden to follow asylum limit with immigrant protections

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Wet 'n' Wild owner Serco Leisure confirms the sale, but does not reveal details of its new owner.

Waterpark sold to unnamed developer

Two men are arrested and a crime scene is in place after a woman was attacked at the M32 Skatepark.

Woman raped in early hours of morning in skatepark

Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two doctors. In the Netherlands, this is known as duo-euthanasia. It’s legal, and it’s rare - but every year, more Dutch couples choose to end their lives this way.

Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

The lead actor in the original detective series Bergerac has said he was offered a cameo role but turned it down. John Nettles, who is 80, said he was "too old" for the role. The original BBC series, which was based in and depicted Jersey and aired from 1981 to 1991, featured Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.

Bergerac star John Nettles turns down remake role

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

WashingtonExaminer

Far-left Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and socialist keyboard warrior Nina Turner published a piece titled “Black Liberation and Palestinian Liberation Are Interconnected” on Monday, but their argument was ignorant of reality. “The collective liberation of oppressed people everywhere is intertwined, and we must come together to fight for justice at home and around the world,” […]

Rashida Tlaib hates the West, the United States, and reality

Lance Kinsley punched Christopher King as he walked home from the pub in Hull.

Man guilty of killing dad in 'unprovoked' attack

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

From voguish volleyball outfits to sleek skatewear, this year's event – in the famously chic French capital – has been called "the most fashionable Olympics". Here are the kits that prove it. Paris, a city synonymous with fashion, and this summer the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games....

Nine of the most stylish kits the athletes will be wearing at the Paris Olympics 2024

A mother grieving the loss of two of her three children who took their own lives said she never imagined it was possible. Tanya and Stevie Kordek began experiencing mental health problems as teenagers but struggled to get help as adults, their mother said. Inspired by her children, Leanda Kelly,...

'You don't expect your children to take their lives'

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The jury in the murder trial that has captivated the US is now deliberating and could render a verdict soon.

What to know about the Karen Read murder trial

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The Forward

Running hard against Israel didn’t help Rep. Jamaal Bowman retain his seat in Congress, and it didn’t help most candidates who tried to oust incumbents in the New York State Assembly. Three of four lost in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The Democratic Socialists of America, with which all the challengers affiliate, can likely count on only...

Pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists face defeats down the New York ballot

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Rival candidates debate impact of Reform UK

The debate took place as Nigel Farage held a pre-election rally at the NEC in...

Rival candidates debate impact of Reform UK

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