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Rising French far right vies for power in runoff elections
France heads to the polls Sunday for the second round of parliamentary elections that will reveal how much power an ascendant far right has secured in the nation’s next government. -
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Police investigate after mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are looking into reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. -
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Tourist fatally struck by suspects' vehicle during robbery at outdoor mall: Police
The robbery and hit-and-run unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Fashion Island, an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, police said. -
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Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. -
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Police find remains of girl snatched by a crocodile while swimming in northern Australia
Police have found remains of a 12-year-old girl two days after she was snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek in remote northern Australia -
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Fatal crash school 'let down' by Met Police investigation
Leaders of a school where two pupils died after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party say they feel let down by the police investigation. -
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France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence
Move comes after attacks on government spokesperson and RN candidate in buildup to Sunday’s poll. Europe live – latest updatesAbout 30,000 police will be deployed across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after the final results of a ... -
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Brazil police recommend charges against former President Bolsonaro
Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source ...Brazil -
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8-year-old stabbed to death in Queens, suspect fatally shot by police
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say. -
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Police, poverty and populism: how Perpignan became a laboratory for the far right
French city’s election of a National Rally mayor has been a study in the party’s attempts to normalise itself in local politics. As Patrice Burel scooped coffee at his roastery in Perpignan, he lamented the steady closure of other shops on this ... -
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$235,000 Settlement Is Reached in Police Raid of Marion County Record
A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention. -
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What to know about the U.K. election set to shake up British politics
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.United Kingdom -
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Cancer-stricken Belarusian political prisoner is released after authoritarian president's promise
A prominent Belarusian opposition politician who is suffering from a severe form of cancer has been released from prison, three years after his arrest in the authoritarian country’s crackdown on dissent -
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We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
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In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote
Crime and poverty in cities like Marseille has driven support for the far right in southern France. -
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U.K. political leaders campaign ahead of potentially historic election
U.K Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and current U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go head to head as millions of Brits head to the polls to cast their ballots. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has more on what to expect leading up to the U.K's ... -
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Mbappé warns of political situation in France as far right gets closer to power
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé has warned his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II -
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Voters who reject political labels weigh in on 2024 election
In Independence, Oregon, members of one family of voters are pushing back on the idea of political labels. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with them about their views on the 2024 election. -
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Lib Dems return record number of MPs after Tory rout
Ed Davey’s party makes biggest gain in seats in its history, defeating two cabinet ministers -
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UK’s political landscape is redrawn but voting has rarely been more volatile
Conservatives lose ground to Labour and the Lib Dems on the left as Reform UK proves itself to be a new threat on the right -
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Botched coup attempt in Bolivia highlights deepening political dysfunction
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles -
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Reform UK wins give Nigel Farage new platform at heart of politics
Reform UK sees winning four parliamentary seats as a stepping stone to something more, writes Alex Forsyth.United Kingdom -
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The US and EU welcome the release of some Belarusian political prisoner
The United States and the European Union are welcoming Belarus’ release of some political prisoners, freed since the country's authoritarian president earlier this week promised to release those seriously ill who are behind bars and those swept up ...European Union -
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Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
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Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touchUnited Kingdom -
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Keir Starmer: Britain’s new leader who takes politics seriously
Former human rights lawyer has pledged ‘stability and moderation’ after taking Labour party back into power. Keir Starmer, who has just secured the biggest election victory in the UK this century to become prime minister, is considered reserved by ... -
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Scaramucci: Believing Biden can make another 4 years is ‘political malpractice’
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci argued it’s “political malpractice” to believe President Biden can continue running the country if he does not suspend his campaign and wins reelection. Scaramucci joined John ...Joe Biden -
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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy -
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'A kind of civil war': Divided France on alert for unrest amid political earthquake
For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future. -
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A New Political Question: What's Normal Aging, and Does It Mean Decline?
Sometimes, aging is a steady deterioration. Other times, the fall can be rapid. -
The Guardian - World
Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the party benefited from ... -
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Hurricane Beryl kills at least 7 as it batters the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl continues to tear through the Caribbean bringing dangerous waves and ferocious winds as a Category 4 storm. The violent system arrives as more than 105 million Americans brace for what could be a record-breaking Forth of July heat ... -
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At least 121 people killed in India stampede
At least 121 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a stampede broke out at a religious festival in northern India Tuesday. It's still unclear what may have caused the panic. Anbarasan Ethirajan, South Asia editor for BBC News, ...India -
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