candidates

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Other candidates could get in on the action and, as Labour’s current leader, Starmer could run again by default.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Espinosa was nominated by Antigua and Barbuda, and joins four other candidates already nominated to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who stands down at the end of the year.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Researchers have already identified dozens of possible drug candidates for future investigation.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Farage was asked by BBC Essex last month if all of Reform's candidates had been vetted in the county.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Today’s test,” announced Scythe Cervantes, “will be a competition in the martial art of Bokator. The candidates will be paired and judged on their performance.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman