As if Britain’s already confused politics couldn’t get any more chaotic, the contest to succeed David Cameron as leader of the Conservative Party and – at least theoretically for now – as Prime Minister took a further dramatic twist on Monday as Andrea Leadsom, the last remaining advocate of a pro-leave position in the leadership contest, withdrew. The BBC reported that a handover of power could come “within days”.
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But, err, not so fast…
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Earlier: Many arrests during Baton Rouge protests
Tensions remain high after protests in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over last week’s shooting of local man Alton Sterling, as well as the death of Philando Castile in Minnesota at the hands of police officers.
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One image captured the tension dramatically.
And there were more protests elsewhere across the country over the weekend.
Meanwhile, in the wake of the deadly sniper attack on police officers on Thursday night, Dallas is preparing for a visit on Tuesday by President Obama.
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SPORTS BUSINESS
The richest deal in institutional sports looks set to be announced on Monday, according to multiple sources.
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WORLD
Britain’s Chancellor George Osborne kicks off a “reassurance” tour of global financial centers, telling investors and financial partners in New York that Britain – with a newly suppressed currency post-Brexit – is a viable option going forward, despite continuing political uncertainty.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was strengthened by election results over the weekend.
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CULTURE
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SPORTS
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