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Rishi Sunak's D-Day departure is just the latest in a long line of gaffes in UK election campaigns

Jun. 08, 2024 03:25 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — The decision by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to leave D-Day commemorations in northern France early has caused a political storm that threatens to derail his Conservative Party's general election campaign. Though Sunak apologized for not attending Thursday's...

Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections

May. 02, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President...