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Nate Silver's 2024 election model is out. Currently assigning Trump a 65% chance.

Nate Silver's 2024 election model is out. Currently assigning Trump a 65% chance.

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The presidential election isn't a toss-up

https://www.natesilver.net/p/the-presidential-election-isnt-a

As our model launches, either Biden or Trump could easily win — but the odds are in the ex-president’s favor.

The presidential election isn't a toss-up
South Korean and Japanese universities under pressure to lift tuition fees

South Korean and Japanese universities under pressure to lift tuition fees

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South Korean and Japanese universities under pressure to lift tuition fees | East Asia Forum

https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/06/25/south-korean-and-japanese-universities-under-pressure-to-lift-tuition-fees/

Financial and competitive challenges to universities in Japan and South Korea have put tuition fee hikes on the horizon.

South Korean and Japanese universities under pressure to lift tuition fees | East Asia Forum
Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election

Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election

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Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/30/trump-trial-hush-money-verdict

Verdict in first criminal trial against a US president comes after jury deliberated for less than 12 hours

Donald Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 election
Rishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief

Rishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief

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Rishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/26/rishi-sunaks-national-service-pledge-is-bonkers-says-ex-military-chief

Criticism of proposed scheme comes as another blow to the party’s struggling election campaign

Rishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief
Rishi Sunak’s snap election decision is likely motivated by damage control

Rishi Sunak’s snap election decision is likely motivated by damage control

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Rishi Sunak’s snap election decision is likely motivated by damage control

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/22/rishi-sunaks-snap-election-decision-is-likely-motivated-by-damage-control

PM’s only hope seemed to hinge on more time, but a summer poll could ramp up scrutiny of Labour and its policies

Rishi Sunak’s snap election decision is likely motivated by damage control
Janet Yellen urges EU to raise tariffs on Chinese solar panels and wind turbines

Janet Yellen urges EU to raise tariffs on Chinese solar panels and wind turbines

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Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/may/21/janet-yellen-eu-us-chinese-exports-tariffs-electric-vehicles

Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports
Donald Trump removes video on Truth Social with ‘unified reich’ reference

Donald Trump removes video on Truth Social with ‘unified reich’ reference

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Donald Trump removes video on Truth Social with ‘unified reich’ reference

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/21/donald-trump-video-unified-reich

Trump campaign said video using Nazi-era language was posted by staffer who didn’t see wording, yet it stayed up for 15 hours

Donald Trump removes video on Truth Social with ‘unified reich’ reference
Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site

Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site

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Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site

https://apnews.com/article/iran-president-ebrahim-raisi-426c6f4ae2dd1f0801c73875bb696f48?taid=664abcf65ad85200011b53ee

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed, state media reported.

Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site
Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink

Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink

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Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink | John Kampfner

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/16/robert-fico-slovakia-assassination-attempt

The shock of an assassination attempt could heal deep divisions Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner

Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink | John Kampfner
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum

Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum

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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — and snipes at Trump

https://apnews.com/article/biden-china-tariffs-electric-vehicles-evs-solar-2024ba735c47e04a50898a88425c5e2c

Biden administration is announcing plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.

Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — and snipes at Trump