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| Hello. UK voters have delivered a landslide victory for Labour, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Our correspondents bring you the key takeaways of a momentous vote. A decade after escaping the Islamic State group's persecution, Yazidi women tell Caroline Hawley they fear being forced to return to the region from which they fled. We're also looking at what Japan's Edo period can teach us about sustainable living, and hearing a heart-warming and rare story of devoted parenting in eagles. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Sunak resigns as PM, Starmer to take over | | Sir Keir Starmer, a former human rights lawyer and head of the Crown Prosecution Service, will be the new prime minister. | Even after an exit poll projected a landslide victory for Labour, the party remained cautious of celebrating. "I'm not counting my chickens", said deputy leader Angela Rainer. But by 5am, Labour had officially won the 326 seats needed for a parliamentary majority - ending 14 years of Conservative rule. With a handful of seats yet to declare, Labour's total stands at 412. Sir Keir Starmer's party wasn't the only one having a good night, as Chris Mason points out. In fact, there were more winners than losers, with the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Reform UK all scoring major results in a vote that clearly spoke against the status quo. The Conservative Party recorded its worst-ever result, while the SNP – which has dominated Scottish politics – lost dozens of seats. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the press outside Downing Street one last time. "I take responsibility for this loss," he said. Next on his schedule, a meeting with King Charles III to deliver his resignation. Get the latest.
Key moments: Former Prime Minister Liz Truss was among the big-name Tories who lost their seats.
Analysis: Polling expert Sir John Curtice on why this looks more like an election the Conservatives have lost than one Labour has won.
Pro-Gaza vote: One cloud hanging over Labour's victory is the loss of key strongholds to independent candidates campaigning on pro-Palestinian platforms. | |
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| Homeless people facing arrest or fines | | Advocates are concerned that arresting or fining the homeless will only worsen the problem. Credit: EPA | A recent Supreme Court opinion opened the door for cities and states across the US to punish anyone sleeping outdoors. The ruling is already having a ripple effect on cities across the country, which have been emboldened to take harsher measures to clear out homeless camps. |
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| | In Los Angeles, the mayor called the ruling "disappointing" and vowed to continue investing in affordable housing, voluntary treatment and eviction protections. Days after the opinion, the city released a homeless count showing the first drop in nearly six years. "Real change takes time," said Sasha Morozov, a regional director for local homeless provider PATH. Ms Morozov noted, though, outreach teams are still working to inform those living on the streets about the Supreme Court’s ruling. Anthony had just received such a warning. "I still have 20 more minutes before I have to move," he yelled from his green tent on a Hollywood sidewalk as he heard footsteps approaching. |
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BEYOND THE HEADLINES | Yazidi women fear return to a broken land |
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| | | Zahra, left, inside the tent where she lives, in a camp. Credit: BBC | A decade since Islamic State militants tried to wipe out the Yazidi people in the Sinjar region in northern Iraq, survivors of their brutality face a new fear. The Iraqi government plans to close down the camps where tens of thousands of Yazidis have been living since 2014, to encourage them to return to the areas they fled and which harbour painful memories. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Zero-waste civilization | During the Edo period, Japan implemented an early example of a circular economy. | |
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And finally... | It's a story worthy of a Disney movie. Two white-tailed eagles skipped breeding season this year to care for their year-old offspring, who suffered from a broken wing. Recent footage captured the chick, returned to health, in flight over Scotland's Isle of Mull. | |
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Medal Moments | Your daily newsletter guide to the Paris Olympics, from global highlights to heroic stories, throughout the Games. | |
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