British Elections

Voters in the United Kingdom cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office, and the four Conservative prime ministers before him. Voters are widely expected to do something they have not done since 2005: elect a Labour Party government. We talk with American University professor Laura Beers. Donald Trump has established a sizable lead over President Joe Biden in the White House race since the two candidates debated last week. Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica. And the evolution of Barbie opens in London this week as the famed Mattel doll celebrates her 65th birthday this year.