(2024-06-29). In Rafah, 83% Of Refugees Report No Access To Food. imemc.org 
Yet another malnutrition death; Gazans surrounded by sewage, garbage, insects; starvation setting in; out of 10,000+ medical evacuations needed, 19 permitted to leave; Gaza's ambulance rescue service about to stop due to lack of fuel; Biden admin about to release part of suspended bomb shipment; Congress votes to conceal Gaza death toll; much more. By …
(2024-06-29). 'Genocide denial': US House votes to bar use of Gaza death toll. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to bar the State Department from using international affairs budget funds to cite figures on the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in The 269 – 144 vote in favour of the bipartisan amendment, backed by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, will now go to the Senate for consideration. | Palestinian-American congresswoman
(2024-06-29). US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7. newarab.com 
The Biden administration Between the war's start last October and recent days, the United States has transferred at least 14,000 of the MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, 6,500 500-pound bombs, 3,000 Hellfire precision-guided air-to-ground missiles, 1,000 bunker-buster bombs, 2,600 air-…
(2024-06-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 265: Gazans Face 'Catastrophic' Food Insecurity. popularresistance.org Israel's war minister Yoav Gallant said at the conclusion of his top-level meetings in Washington that Israel does not want an all-out war with Lebanon and that it prefers the diplomatic route for a solution. However, he added that Israel can't accept the presence of Hezbollah's units at its northern border. | Israel's Channel 12 reported that the Biden administration was angry over Netanyahu's public remarks about the U.S.'s withholding of the delivery of arms to Israel. According to reports, the White House told Israel that the delivery of arms would not be completed even after the end of Israel's operations in…
(2024-06-29). UK: Gaza fuels election anger. presstv.ir Britain's tightly controlled political system is facing new challenges from independent candidates, especially in light of the country's ongoing support for the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Bolivia: A coup for destabilization and forced early elections. uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche This week's coup attempt in Bolivia has shaken not only the country but the entire continent, raising eyebrows even in Eurasia. This is due to the fact that the Bolivian government represents a path to independence, self-determination and industrialization in the so-called US backyard. Very soon after its failure, voices emerged in …
(2024-06-29). Bolivia: A coup for destabilization and forced early elections. unitedworldint.com By Fernando Esteche This week's coup attempt in Bolivia has shaken not only the country but the entire continent, raising eyebrows even in Eurasia. This is due to the fact that the Bolivian government represents a path to independence, self-determination and industrialization in the so-called US backyard. Very soon after its failure, voices emerged in …
(2024-06-29). Former VP of Bolivia: Infighting Makes Us Fail to See Bigger Enemies. orinocotribune.com The former vice-president of Bolivia (2006-2019), àÅlvaro García Linera, repudiated the coup attempt against Luis Arce's government, adding that the powers that be are always on the lookout and "stick their heads out" when progressive projects are weak. In an interview with journalist Víctor Hugo Morales on the Argentinian radio channel AM750 on Thursday, June 27, García Linera called upon Latin American progressive forces to reflect on the role of the "de facto powers" that try to undermine the governments in the region. | "All over the world, in all democracies, there are de facto powers outside the vote,…
(2024-06-29). US supplied Israel with thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since start of Gaza war. presstv.ir Two US officials say Washington has sent Israel large quantities of ammunition, including thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, since the start of the regime's brutal war on Gaza in October last year.
(2024-06-29). Hunted Biden: The First Presidential Debate Disaster. dissidentvoice.org It was cruel. Sinister cruel. While Donald Trump was always going to relish the chance to be not only economical with the truth but simply inventive about it, Joe Biden, current Commander in Chief of the United States, leader of the self-described Free World, seemed a vanishing shadow, longing for soft slippers and the fireplace …
(2024-06-29). Haredi military exemptions, Egypt blackouts, Jamaal Bowmen out. newarab.com 
This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss Netanyahu's recent comments that the intensity of the war in Gaza would decrease and the recent ruling by the Israeli High Court, which said that Haredi Jews would no longer be exempt from military service. Also Egypt's fuel shortages and the intense heatwave that has lead to blackouts across the country, as well as deaths. Finally, we talk about the recent primary race in New York, which saw pro-Palestine Congressman Jamaal Bowmen lose his place on the Democratic ticket, after AIPAC spent tens of millions of dollars supporting his opponent. | Joining us to…
(2024-06-29). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-06-29). Poll shows two-thirds of Israelis want Netanyahu to leave politics. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Around two-thirds of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leave politics and not seek reelection, according to a new television poll. That figure falls to 37% among voters for parties in Netanyahu's right-religious bloc, 53% of who think Israel's longest-serving leader should stick around, the Channel 12 news survey says. …
(2024-06-29). The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza. youtube.com As Israel's bombing campaign continues in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the Biden administration has not wavered in its support for Israel.
(2024-06-29). Leftist parties battle for 'Gaza vote' in UK general election. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Rights groups slam Trump's use of 'Palestinian' as racial slur. newarab.com 
Human rights groups have criticised former President Donald Trump's During a controversial moment in the debate, the two presidential candidates briefly discussed t
(2024-06-29). Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili qualify for Iran runoff election. newarab.com 
(2024-06-29). Rights group slam Trump's use of 'Palestinian' as racial slur. newarab.com Human rights groups have criticised former President Donald Trump's During a controversial moment in the debate, the two presidential candidates briefly discussed t
(2024-06-29). Trump labels Biden 'bad Palestinian' in 'racist' debate slur. newarab.com 
Former President The bizarre comment occurred during a foreign policy segment of the 90-minute After bei…
(2024-06-29). Venezuela's Presidential Elections: Voting Drill on Sunday. orinocotribune.com The head of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) "Our Venezuela" presidential campaign staff, Jorge Rodríguez, called for massive participation in the voting drill this Sunday. He reiterated the strength of PSUV's robust electoral machine and called for Chavismo to "not only vote on July 28 but also stay in the streets in defense of the vote." | This Friday, June 28, Rodríguez reported that the National Electoral Council (CNE) will deploy many voting machines during the electoral drill this Sunday so that voters become familiar with the process amid the the upcoming presidential election. | He explain…
(2024-06-29). CNE Begins Polling Station Members' Training for Upcoming Presidential Elections in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
This Friday, June 28, training for citizens selected as polling station members began in preparation for Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections on July 28. | Those selected to serve Venezuela's electoral service must enter the According to the electoral schedule issued by the CNE, the training activity will last for 30 days. | Once the training has been completed, the polling station members must print their credentials and present them at the polling statio…
(2024-06-29). New Evidence US Blocked Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Since the collapse of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in April-May 2022, the Biden administration and establishment US media have maintained a near-total vow of silence. | Even as Russian President Vladmir Putin has directly accused the US and UK of sabotaging the negotiations in Istanbul, President Biden and his top principals have never offered a rebuttal, and no major US outlet has bothered to seek one. The lone exception was an anonymous senior administration official, who told the Wall Street Journal's Yaroslav Trofimov that Russian complaints were "Utter bulls—." The official added: "I know for…
(2024-06-29). India: 2024 Election Was A 'Revolt Of The Farmers'. popularresistance.org The election results from India made the whole world sit up and take notice. Headlines used words like "stunning" and "shocked" to describe the result. No Indian election has elicited such worldwide attention. Modi and his BJP have thundered into the electoral arena with the slogan "Ab Ki Baar, Char So Paar", which means "this time will go over 400". | The National Democratic Alliance, the coalition that the BJP leads, was to win more than 400 seats in a Lok Sabha that has 545 seats. And the BJP itself was supposed to win 370 seats, which would have itself constituted the super majority of over two-thirds.
(2024-06-29). Glenn Greenwald: SCOTUS Protects Biden Administration's Social Media Censorship Program. scheerpost.com 
(2024-06-29). The Media Kept Assange Behind Bars. scheerpost.com 
The Guardian building in London, 2012. (Bryantbob, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) By Jonathan Cook / Declassified UK It is only right that we all take a moment to celebrate the victory of Julian Assange's release from 14 years of detention, in varying forms, to be united, finally, with his wife and children — two boys …
(2024-06-29). House Votes To Bar State Department From Citing Gazan Health Ministry. scheerpost.com 
Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks on effort to erase Gaza death toll. By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com During the debate of the State Department funding bill, the House added a provision that would bar American diplomats from citing statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry. The amendment would prevent American diplomats from discussing the casualty figures produced …
(2024-06-29). Jun 29, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
The Chieftains — The Morning Dew The Democratic Coup: While Joe Biden struggled onstage.. by Matt Taibbi In Last Night's Biden-Trump Debate, America Lost, by Bill Astore Joe Biden Catches a Cold, by James Howard Kunstler What an Awful Choice! by Eric Margolis "The Lesser of Two Weevils," by John Leake The Democracy Report Card, June 28, 2024, by Scott Ritter Really Think About What It Means That The US President Has Dementia, by Caitlin Johnstone Joe Biden, Pres of the USA, enduring symbol of sclerotic late-stage liberal democracy, by eugyppius The debate: Kennedy, Biden and Trump go he…
(2024-06-29). Putin's trip to North Korea, Vietnam weakens U.S. imperialism. workers.org 
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a warm welcome when he visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 19 to meet with Kim Jong Un, who is general secretary of the Workers Party and DPRK president. Workers and soldiers of all ages greeted the Russian president with music and . . . |
(2024-06-29). The World Bank and IMF have set their sights on East Timor, a state officially born in May 2002. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-06-29). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-06-29). Iran to hold run-off presidential polls on July 5 amid historic low turnout. geo.tv 
Iranian men queue to vote at a polling station in a snap presidential election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, in Tehran, Iran June 28, 2024. — ReutersPezeshkian secures over 10m votes followed by Jalili's 9.4m.Islamic republic reports 40%…
(2024-06-29). Biden vows to defeat Trump despite admitting to bad debate performance. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, June 28, 2024. — ReutersBiden shows no sign of withdrawing from presidential race. Obama, other seniors leaders promise to stick with Biden.Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July…
(2024-06-29). Latino advocates in California call on president Biden to protect Chuckwalla lands. latintimes.com They met with President Joe Biden's administration and members of Congress in Washington.
(2024-06-29). Candidate selections highlight barriers women face in politics, analysis shows. leftfootforward.org Women remain hugely under-represented in parliament in Britain. In the 2019 general election, a record 220 women were elected but still only made up one-third of the 650 Commons members. | Across the political spectrum, 4,515 candidates are fighting for a seat in the next parliament. But out of the candidates running for election, just 31 percent are women. | This was the
(2024-06-29). The clowns are packing up, the circus is almost over. leftfootforward.org The seedy betting scandal looks like it will be the dying gasp of a Tory election campaign marred by ineptitude and dysfunction. Such has been the scale of humiliation for the Tories during the last few weeks, that their own candidate described what everyone is thinking. A 'shower of shit,' James Cracknell, ex-Olympian rower and Conservative candidate for Colchester, declared in a campaign video. | But campaigning hasn't exactly been glitch-free for the other parties either. Think tanks are still accusing both the Tories and Labour of being in denial about their spending plans. The Lib Dems leader is still hur…
(2024-06-29). Iran to hold run-off vote between reformist and ultraconservative candidates. middleeasteye.net 
Iran to hold run-off vote between reformist and ultraconservative candidates | First-round leaders for presidency, Massoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, will square off on 5 July after failing to win majority of votes | | An Iranian woman votes at a polling station in a snap presidential election in…
(2024-06-29). Iran's presidential election goes to run-off. muslimmirror.com TEHRAN, Iran : Iran's snap presidential election is heading to a run-off after no candidate managed to secure 50% of the vote, according to initial results released on Saturday. According to the final count announced by the election headquarters on Saturday, reformist candidate and former Health Minister Masoud Pezeshkian garnered the highest number of votes …
(2024-06-29). Two candidates, one war against migrants. peoplesdispatch.org Following the first debate between the presidential nominees from each major party, working people across the United States have been recovering from the dismay of watching two senile politicians with dismal approval ratings spar on national television. | Top Democrats
(2024-06-29). Cuban FM thanks SADR for its support against US blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday thanked the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) for its support for the fight against the blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential election heads to July 5 runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili. presstv.ir Iran will hold a runoff presidential election on July 5 after Friday's vote saw none of the four candidates securing an outright win, the election headquarters said.
(2024-06-29). Polls close and vote counting begins in Iran presidential election. presstv.ir Polls have closed in Iran's snap presidential election and counting of votes has begun at thousands of polling stations across the country.
(2024-06-29). Canada, which harps on democracy, bars thousands of Iranians from voting: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister says Canada claims to defend democracy but bans Iranian expatriates from casting votes in the presidential election.
(2024-06-29). Iran Votes 2024: Latest results from presidential election. presstv.ir The vote counting is in progress in Iran's snap presidential election with preliminary results announced by the country's election headquarters pointing to a neck-to-neck fight between two candidates.
(2024-06-29). Voting underway in Iran election with reports showing high turnout. presstv.ir Reports indicate a strong voter turnout in Iran's snap election, prompted by the sudden loss of former President Ebrahim Raiesi in a helicopter crash.
(2024-06-29). Millions vote in Iran's presidential election for resolution of issues, country's progress. presstv.ir Millions of Iranians, in a display of tremendous patriotic fervor, participated in Friday's snap presidential election to choose the successor of President Ebrahim Raeisi…
(2024-06-29). Iran vote: Enthusiastic turnout of expatriates disappoints enemies. presstv.ir Iran says the enthusiastic participation of its expatriates in the presidential election made friends happy and foes disappointed.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential election: Voting hours receive third extension amid robust turnout. presstv.ir The voting time in Iran's presidential election has been extended for a total of six hours amid the high turnout of Iranians across the country.
(2024-06-29). Candidates' representatives say Friday election peaceful, fair. presstv.ir Representatives of three candidates of Iran's presidential election say people massively participate in safe and fair voting.
(2024-06-29). Iran Votes 2024: Latest results from presidential election. presstv.ir The vote counting is in progress in Iran's snap presidential election with preliminary results pointing to a neck-to-neck fight between two candidates.
(2024-06-29). Iran presidential race goes to runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili. presstv.ir Iran will hold a runoff presidential election after an initial vote saw the top candidates not securing an outright win, the spokesperson for the election headquarters says.
(2024-06-29). Iran's election outcome to result in run-off. tvbrics.com 
Among the leaders are Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili…
(2024-06-29). Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump foot soldier, imperiling hundreds of obstruction charges. wsws.org The right-wing majority, joined by Kentanji Brown Jackson, ruled that the federal obstruction law was too broadly applied by prosecutors, paving the way for hundreds of charges to be dropped.
(2024-06-29). Pabloite NPA backs pro-war New Popular Front in French snap elections. wsws.org By supporting the New Popular Front, the NPA is joining in the right-wing restucturing of the political establishment to prepare for war with Russia abroad and class war at home.
(2024-06-29). The Biden-Trump debate and the crisis of the American political system. wsws.org Even by the standards of American "political culture," Thursday night's presidential debate between US President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump was a spectacle of degradation, reaction and stupidity.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to up-coming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Oppose Sri Lankan trade unions attempt to subordinate class struggles to upcoming elections! Prepare a general strike against government austerity! Fight for socialist policies! wsws.org Without a political fight against the Wickremesinghe regime and the overthrow of the capitalist system, workers cannot defend any of their basic rights.
(2024-06-29). Zelensky replaces general at the behest of the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion. wsws.org The empowering of neo-Nazi figures such as Krotevych and the open backing of fascism by Western imperialism comes as the Zelensky regime is escalating the persecution of opponents of the war and suppression of democratic rights.
(2024-06-29). US Supreme Court rules in favour of January 6 rioters, decision could affect Trump case. scmp.com Dozens of convictions could be overturned after the court ruled that prosecutors overstepped by bringing obstruction charges against rioters.
(2024-06-29). For Rahul Gandhi, Hate Crimes, Mob Lynching of Muslims not of any concern. ummid.com Tactically or possibly fearing backlash, Rahul Gandhi ignored to mention hate crimes against Muslims, mob lynching in the name of animal slaughter and razing of homes of Muslims by bulldozers that have resurfaced with renewed vigor after the 2024 General Elections.
(2024-06-29). World Report] No parties meeting the challenge on health in the UK. thelancet.com As the UK prepares for a general election, experts say that the manifestos of the contenders fail to properly address the big issues in health. Udani Samarasekera reports.
(2024-06-29). Iran Presidential Election Result: Pezeshkian Leads. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — With over 14 million ballots counted in Iran's presidential election until Saturday morning, Masoud Pezeshkian has slightly increased his lead on runner-up Saeed Jalili by winning 42.32 percent of the votes, the Elections Headquarters announced.
(2024-06-29). US and allies clash with Russia and China over North Korea at UN meeting. scmp.com Beijing was urged to use its influence to end the 'increasingly dangerous military cooperation' between Moscow and Pyongyang.
(2024-06-29). Starmer's Labour will be "a midwife for fascism", says independent Sean Halsall. thecanary.co In the sixteenth of our video interview series #CanaryCandidates, we meet independent candidate Sean Halsall — standing against Labour's Patrick Hurley Sean Halsall is a councillor who is standing as an independent candidate in Southport in the general election. A former Labour Party member, he now says "it's hard to justify why anyone would stay …
(2024-06-29). Voting ends in Iran's 14th presidential election. independent.co.ug 
TEHRAN, Iran | Xinhua | Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election ended at midnight after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami. He made the remarks in a live interview with Iran's state-run IRIB TV, noting that though the polling stations' doors were closed, those people who had come before the …
(2024-06-29). Gunmen Attack Vehicle Carrying Ballot Boxes Southeast of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Unknown gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying the Iranian presidential election's ballot boxes in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan on Friday, killing two people.
(2024-06-29). Perspectives] Illness politics and social media mobilisation. thelancet.com Stories are circulating widely in mainstream media and on social media about Joe Biden's age and his capacity to handle the demands of the US presidency. This discussion of Biden's age is not new and connects to a phenomenon I call illness politics—the way illness and disability figure in both mainstream and more radical politics. For a 2023 cover of The New Yorker magazine, for example, cartoonist Barry Blitt created an image entitled The Race for Office that portrayed Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, and Donald Trump in a footrace with each other.
(2024-06-29). Trump slammed for racist 'Palestinian' insult in US presidential debate with Biden. scmp.com 'To insinuate that being Palestinian is somehow a bad thing, as former president Trump did when he called President Biden Palestinian, reeks of racism,' Amnesty said.
(2024-06-29). Flouting Biden pause, agency approves largest LNG terminal in US. grist.org 
(2024-06-29). Om Birla wins Lok Sabha Speaker election. ummid.com Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota, Rajasthan, has won the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker held in the Parliament Wednesday June 26, 2024.
(2024-06-29). Qalibaf Throws Weight Behind Jalili Ahead of Runoff Polls. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — After suffering a defeat in the Iranian presidential election for the fourth time in the past 19 years, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf voiced backing for Saeed Jalili, the principlist candidate who is going to lock horns with Masoud Pezeshkian in a runoff next Friday.
(2024-06-29). Joe Biden's Energy Policies Are Based on Fantasies and Fairy Tales. wattsupwiththat.com Frankly, the policy decisions in the Biden White House are detrimental to the wellbeing of the United States citizens and economy.
(2024-06-29). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
International reaction continues to pour in after Thursday night's U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. | We take a look at the aftermath of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate with our guests: |
(2024-06-29). Protesters, police clash as Germany's far-right AfD party congress starts. aljazeera.com Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month.
(2024-06-29). Correspondence] Public advocacy crucial in curbing gun violence. thelancet.com The establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention referenced in the Editorial on global gun violence1 marks a notable acknowledgment of the gun violence crisis in the USA. However, the true test of progress rests with the American public. As the USA set an alarming new record for school shootings and exceeded 650 mass shootings in 2023,2 it became evident that bureaucratic measures are trailing behind the rapidly escalating crisis.
(2024-06-29). Political activists in Ankole call for early voter register display. independent.co.ug 
Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political activists and civil society organizations in Ankole have resurrected the call for electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 general elections. They are urging the government to expedite the release of funds to allow early voter registration and display of the register. They also requested a policy to govern the expenditure …
(2024-06-29). Iran's Presidential Vote Headed for Runoff. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's presidential election is destined for a runoff, after the results on Saturday showed no candidate had garnered over 50% of the votes.
(2024-06-29). French National Assembly election: What's at stake and what to expect? aljazeera.com President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday's snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.
(2024-06-29). WATCH] Trump-Biden Debate Reaction and Analysis. muslimskeptic.com
(2024-06-29). Iran election: reformist Pezeshkian, hardliner Jalili head for presidential run-off. scmp.com The vote to replace Ebrahim Raisi after his death in a helicopter crash came down to a tight race with turnout at a historic low.
(2024-06-29). 'Absolutely voting for Trump': undecided voters react to Biden debate performance. scmp.com A group of US voters who were unable to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before Thursday's presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest.
(2024-06-29). Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win. aljazeera.com Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people.
(2024-06-29). Joe Biden comes out swinging after disastrous debate against Donald Trump. scmp.com The US president acknowledged his age and poor showing but vowed to 'get back up', saying Trump had set a 'record for most lies'.
(2024-06-29). Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubt Within His Own Party. devdiscourse.com Biden's recent lackluster debate against former President Donald Trump has ignited a wave of skepticism within the Democratic Party regarding his capacity to win the forthcoming presidential election. The 81-year-old Biden's failure to effectively communicate during the debate drew widespread criticism, intensifying doubts about his candidacy.
(2024-06-29). Editorial] UK elections: the need for a healthy change. thelancet.com On July 4, voters in the UK are projected to elect the Labour Party to a historic majority. After 14 years in government, and with their support squeezed by Reform UK, the Conservative Party is likely to suffer extensive losses. Regardless of the final tally, the next government will inherit a UK that has become sicker, poorer, and more inequitable over the past decade. Political, financial, and public health crises have taken devastating tolls on communities where progress towards good health and prosperity was already stagnating or deteriorating, and without decisive and focused interventions, these trends are…
(2024-06-29). A Tale of Two Very Different Debates: Biden and Trump's Horror Show, Sunak and Starmer's No Surprises. bylinetimes.com 
On live TV, in front of millions of horrified American voters and viewers around the world, US President The first of two planned presidential debates with his rival, former President Biden walked onto the stage looking frail and doddery, his face ashen, his voice a hoars…
(2024-06-29). Iran President Poll: Surprise Finalist Against Khamenei Loyalist In 2nd Round | Pezeshkian Vs Jalili. hindustantimes.com Iran Presidential elections have thrown up surprising results. Among the six candidates, no one received a clear majority and the two candidates will now lock horns in a runoff. Interestingly, the two candidates have contrasting views — a hardliner and a reformist. Masoud Pezeshkian, a moderate and Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative, are the two finalists to replace Ebrahim Raisi who died in a chopper crash last month. Raisi's death had triggered the snap elections.
(2024-06-29). Minrex: Perpetuar la arbitraria inclusión de Cuba en lista espuria, "desprecio a la verdad de políticos y congresistas anticubanos" cubadebate.cu Con la habitual manipulación del sistema político de los Estados Unidos, un par de congresistas anticubanos lograron que el partido republicano aprobara en la Cámara de Representantes una legislación dirigida a perpetuar la arbitraria e injustificada calificación de Cuba como Estado que supuestamente patrocina el terrorismo.
(2024-06-29). °Goleada en Atlanta!: Mediocridad 5 — Candidatos 0. cubadebate.cu El tan esperado debate fue un espectáculo anodino, no solo porque no dijeron mucho, sino por la limitada credibilidad sobre lo poquito que expresaron. Triste panorama para el electorado, tener que escoger entre dos viejitos mediocres y con limitadas dotes de estadista. Ni Trump, ni Biden demostraron ser aptos para dirigir Estados Unidos, en momentos de crisis tanto interna como mundial, sino más bien el ser capaces de profundizar esa crisis y llevarla a niveles de extrema gravedad y peligro.
(2024-06-29). °Pobre pueblo norteamericano! radiohc.cu El pasado jueves se produjo el esperado primer debate presidencial, entre los virtuales candidatos demócrata y republicano: el presidente, Joe Biden, que aspira a la reelección y el expresidente, Donald Trump, que intenta regresar a la Casa Blanca, ambos sin ser elegidos por las Convenciones de ambos partidos.
(2024-06-29). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-06-29). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.