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CBS News - Top stories
France's far-right suffers surprising defeat in election
The left and centrist political factions appear to be headed for key wins in France's elections on Sunday. Right-wing groups suffered a surprising defeat after their success in the first round of voting. Elaine Cobbe has the details. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Seen Rising as Political Risk Priced Out
The euro’s modest rise alongside stock market gains suggest traders aren’t dissatisfied with Sunday’s French parliamentary election result, ActivTrades said. -
Financial Times - Business
What are the options now to govern France?
Complicated talks lie ahead after snap elections result in hung parliament -
Financial Times - World
Immigrants really do get the job done
But even as migration greases the wheels of the US economy, it is becoming the source of increasing political friction -
Financial Times - Business
French leftwing parties jostle to lead new government after unexpected victory
Nouveau Front Populaire bloc won the most parliamentary seats but fell short of majorityFrance -
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Financial Times - World
French leftwing parties jostle to lead new government after unexpected victory
Nouveau Front Populaire bloc won the most parliamentary seats but fell short of majorityFrance -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Five first-round picks remain unsigned, including Caleb Williams
With little room for haggling, all deals should be done by now. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hayden Springer shoots a first-round 59 at the John Deere Classic
Hayden Springer became the 14th player to shoot under 60 in PGA Tour history with a 12-under 59 in the first round of the John Deere Classic. -
Financial Times - World
How France’s far right built a national movement from the grassroots
Old school retail politics have helped bring Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National to the brink of political power -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
ABC News - Sports
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 -
The Guardian - World
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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The New York Times - Top stories
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.” -
The Hill - Politics
The far right is gaining ground in France’s elections, and its opponents paved the way
National Rally has to some extent sloughed off its reputation as a pariah; French conservative politicians such as François Fillon played an outsized role in shifting the electorate. -
The New York Times - World
Reform U.K.’s Success Is Latest Sign of Strength for Europe’s Far Right
The insurgent anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage secured around 14 percent of the vote in Britain’s general election, though it has won only five parliamentary seats. -
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Far-right Trump ally Nigel Farage wins a seat in the U.K. Parliament
Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage smiled and heckled back at some hecklers as he relished his far-right party's ascent into Parliament.Donald Trump -
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Financial Times - Business
The maverick TV host amping up France’s far right
Cyril Hanouna is a key player in Vincent Bolloré’s Fox News-like media empire -
BBC News - Top stories
The far right came close to power in France. What about the rest of Europe?
Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler. -
ABC News - World
French leftists win most seats in pivotal runoff elections
A coalition on the left came together unexpectedly before French snap elections.France -
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The Guardian - World
France’s progressives keep out the far right, but what could happen next?
While the left-green alliance look set to form the largest bloc, country could face years of political paralysis. French election 2024 – liveThe New Popular Front (NFP), a left-green alliance dominated by Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left France ... -
The New York Times - World
France’s New Popular Front Was Formed to Keep Far Right From Power
The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism. -
The New York Times - World
How the French Election Results Unfolded
A left-wing coalition unexpectedly surged and the far-right National Rally fell short of predictions. But no coalition captured a majority in Parliament, meaning months of gridlock could lie ahead.France -
The New York Times - World
How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections
The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats. -
Financial Times - World
How France’s Republican front halted the far-right’s rise
Also in this newsletter: why the UK election result is a harbinger of thawing relations with the EU -
ABC News - World
Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right -
CNBC - Business
France avoided a far-right election win — now the radical far-left is demanding power
After the left-wing's election success in France, all eyes are now on radical firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon who has demanded the left be given the premiership. -
The Guardian - World
French PM urges calm after assaults in run-up to second round vote
Gabriel Attal’s call comes on tense last day of campaigning after more than 50 candidates and canvassers attacked . Europe live – latest updatesThe French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has urged all political parties to call for calm on a tense ...France -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Knicks signing first-round draft pick Pacome Dadiet to 80 percent of standard contract
The Knicks signed first-round draft pick Pacome Dadiet to 80 percent of a standard first-round contract on Thursday. -
ABC News - World
Iran opens presidential runoff between hard-liner Jalili and reformist Pezeshkian after record-low first round turnout
Iran opens presidential runoff between hard-liner Jalili and reformist Pezeshkian after record-low first round turnoutIran -
The New York Times - World
Nigel Farage, Right-Wing Disrupter, Elected to Parliament for the First Time
His upstart party, Reform U.K., was projected to win four seats, a strong showing, according to a nationwide exit poll. -
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ABC News - World
Italian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has admonished the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy after an Italian news outlet published videos showing some of its members glorifying fascism -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Euro 2024: UEFA investigating after Turkey’s Merih Demiral makes far-right hand gesture in win over Austria
Merih Demiral threw up a "wolf" salute that is commonly associated with a far-right Turkish nationalist group after scoring a goal on Tuesday in Germany. -
The Guardian - World
Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals
Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks. Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan widely spoken of as a possible Democratic candidate for president should Joe ... -
The Guardian - World
Far right using climate crisis as bogeyman to frighten voters and build higher walls | Jonathan Watts
It is no coincidence that ever more extreme politics has come at a time of ever more extreme weather. A disrupted climate and diminished natural world are widening the dividing lines of ideological debate. Left unchecked, this will undermine ...Climate