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Boris Johnson will likely become prime minister of Britain, in an improbable rise that reflects a bizarre and confounding political moment for Britain as it barrels toward an Oct. 31 date for Brexit. ow.ly/8rTm30pbtcG
That Johnson is poised to become prime minister at this extraordinarily delicate time in Britain is still mind-boggling to many of his compatriots. In past years, he himself has joked about the improbability of his becoming prime minister. 📸: Neil Hall/EPA-EFE/REX
If he wins the race, he will take up the task that felled Theresa May: either leading the country as it splits from the EU without any deal or managing to get some amended withdrawal agreement through Parliament. ow.ly/8rTm30pbtcG
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Boris Johnson was due to enter 10 Downing St. as Britain’s new prime minister on Wednesday, vowing to lead the U.K. out of the European Union and unite a country deeply divided over Brexit. ow.ly/GgU030pcuGM
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Amy Winehouse died eight years ago today.

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Honestly, people, you get so far ahead of yourselves. One thing at a time.
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