France election live: first round results give far right alliance 33% of vote, as PM warns Le Pen at ‘gates of power’
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France's far-right firewall holds, but with signs of cracks
Besting all expectations, France’s leftist coalition pulled off an upset victory over the populist National Rally that quelled, for now, fears of a far-right takeover in a nation with a long history of keeping the far right out of government and ... -
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‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
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France is voting in pivotal legislative elections
French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9. -
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What are the options now to govern France?
Complicated talks lie ahead after snap elections result in hung parliament -
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Immigrants really do get the job done
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Second round of voting in France this weekend as antisemitism concerns rise in Europe
There will be a second round of voting in France on Sunday after the far-right's Marine Le Pen won big against President Macron in the first round. Some prominent Jewish figures in France say there's been more antisemitism on both sides as ... -
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Leftwing surge thwarts far right in French election
Markets reverse early losses after Marine Le Pen’s RN falls well short of expected gains in parliament -
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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 -
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Live coverage of general election results around the UK
Follow the BBC's live coverage of election rescults around the UK and local areas of England.United Kingdom -
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French far right lead narrows ahead of Sunday vote, poll shows
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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 -
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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. -
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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.” -
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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 -
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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 Unbowed ... -
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How France’s Republican front halted the far-right’s rise
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Iranians head out to vote in second round of presidential election
An expected low turnout reflects growing opposition to the Islamic Republic, critics say. Iranians vote today in the run-off round of a presidential election offering a choice between a veteran hardliner and a reformist who has backed pragmatic ...Iran -
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Tour de France 2024: Biniam Girmay delivers another victory in stage eight sprint – live
Stage-by-stage race guide | Full team-by-team guideBernard fined for kiss on stage | And you can mail John170km to go: Pogacar has taken a call of nature, and the breakaway trio takes a huge lead of over 2’15”, with Pacher’s chase already looking ... -
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Live results map: The winners in every seat
Full details of who has won in every constituency -
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Portugal 0-0 France (aet; 3-5 on pens): Euro 2024 quarter-final – as it happened
France squeezed through after a tense battle ended without a goal in 120 minutes, João Félix’s shootout miss proving decisive. The coaches Roberto Martinez and Didier Deschamps embrace warmly, the captains Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé ... -
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FirstFT: Leftwing surge thwarts far right in French election
Also in today’s newsletter, Nato allies to pledge €40bn for Ukraine and Rachel Reeves declares growth as UK’s ‘national mission’ -
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‘Disproportionate’ UK election results boost calls to ditch first past the post
Campaigners for electoral reform say outcome has renewed pressure for proportional representation. The push for electoral reform in the UK has received a shot in the arm after the “most disproportionate election in history”, according to ...United Kingdom -
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Spieth carded six birdies and was just two off the lead when he turned Saturday at TPC Deere Run. -
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Le Pen’s party in talks to join Orbán’s group in European parliament
Rassemblement National will decide whether to link up with Patriots for Europe on Monday -
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Marine Le Pen profite du débat houleux sur l’antisémitisme
La leader d’extrême droite séduit une partie de la communauté juive avec une rhétorique anti-islamiste, tandis que l’extrême gauche est désormais perçue comme une menace -
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A fraught debate over antisemitism is helping Marine Le Pen
Far right leader has won over some French Jews with her tough stance on Islamism, with far left now seen as a threat -
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Live at 1pm: Join our experts to discuss the election results
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UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
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French faces political paralysis after election with no clear winner
French voters split their parliament into left, center and far-right, leaving the country with the stunning prospect of a deadlocked parliament and political paralysis -
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Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday -
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‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?
Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
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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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French PM says ‘no place for violence and intimidation’ after candidate attacked putting up election posters – Europe live
Gabriel Attal said candidate Prisca Thevenot and members of her campaign team were attacked by four individuals. The Ecologists’ Marine Tondelier has criticised the far right National Rally’s Jordan Bardella, arguing that his party is allowing ... -
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Millions head to polls to cast their votes in general election – live
Polling stations opened at 7am, with voting taking place until 10pm on Thursday night. UK general election results 2024: live trackerWhat time will we know who won? Guide to the nightConstituency finder and how boundaries have changedWhat’s ... -
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France beat Portugal on pens to reach Euro semis
France defender Theo Hernández struck the winning penalty in a 5-3 shootout win against Portugal to reach the Euro 2024 semifinals, where they will meet Spain.France -
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Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday