James Earl Carter, 39th President, Dies at 100

James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100, having served from 1977 to 1981 after a significant political rise following the Watergate scandal. Born in Plains, Georgia, Carter's early career included serving as Governor of Georgia, where he initially gained fame as a conservative populist. In UK politics, a recent poll indicates that Nigel Farage's Reform UK party could dramatically shift the landscape, gaining 72 seats and causing Labour to lose almost 200 seats if an election were held today. The potential losses for Labour include significant defeats for key cabinet ministers, while the Conservatives and SNP are also expected to make gains. The poll suggests a fragmentation of political allegiances within the UK, with no party likely to secure a majority. This scenario highlights the possibility of coalition governments becoming necessary due to the rise of multiple parties in the current political climate.