The result is a catastrophe for the Conservatives as voters punished them for 14 years of presiding over austerity, Brexit, a pandemic, political scandals and internecine conflict.
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Brazilian police indict ex-President Bolsonaro in undeclared diamonds case, sources say
A source with knowledge of the accusations says the far-right leader faces charges of money laundering and criminal association.
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Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting
People will still need older bills to use most vending machines and to pay bus fares.
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Russian-linked cybercampaigns put bull’s-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
More than a dozen reports issued in the past year point to an intensifying effort from Russia to undermine President Emmanuel Macron, one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in Europe.
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Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
Online behemoth Amazon will hold a minority stake.
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U.S. citizen Robert Woodland convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court
He was found guilty of attempted trafficking of large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an organized group.
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With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name – at least for a few weeks
In honor of the singer, the city has renamed itself ‘Swiftkirchen’ – at least temporarily.
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Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements
Word of the decision emerged as an Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had decided to send negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks.
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Millions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
Even after the highest temperatures have passed, heat can still be dangerous, especially to the most vulnerable.
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Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
The storm will be weaker when it reaches the Mexican coast.