Left-wing Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen was blocked from standing in the election by her own party, leading to accusations of purging Left-wingers by Diane Abbott. Shaheen, in a shocked interview on BBC's Newsnight, expressed her disappointment. 

In US news, the country boycotted a UN tribute for Iran's late President Raisi due to his human rights abuses. The decision received mixed reactions, with some criticizing the US for offering condolences.

Alina Habba accused President Biden of orchestrating the trial against Trump as a distraction. However, Shannon Bream clarified that the trial was initiated by state prosecutor Alvin Bragg and not connected to the Department of Justice.

The Digest, 5/30/2024 @1230AM, CDT

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