French left and centrists scramble to unite against far right for election runoff
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Marine Le Pen's opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday.
Marine Le Pen’s opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday. -
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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 -
Financial Times - World
The new French left must unite behind a fresh vision
Whatever happens on Sunday, a credible, broad-based alternative to the RN is crucialFrance -
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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 -
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Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
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French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed
Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote. France’s prime minister has said nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) winning an outright majority in ... -
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French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
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Only far right can win majority, warns French PM
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal urges voters to stop Marine Le Pen's party winning Sunday's vote.France -
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Far right to fall short of majority in French parliament, poll says
Harris Interactive predicts hung parliament ahead of high-stakes run-off on July 7France -
Financial Times - World
French far right lead narrows ahead of Sunday vote, poll shows
Ipsos projects a closer race likely to result in a hung parliament -
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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. -
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Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
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France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out | Rokhaya Diallo
Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power. The far right’s historically high score in the first round of the French legislative elections was reflected in the ... -
Financial Times - Business
The divided French left will not repeat past victories
Fractures are everywhere in the New Popular Front, making it impossible to stand up to the RNFrance -
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Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran's presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi.
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran’s presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi. -
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At Avignon Festival, Resisting the Far Right
Tiago Rodrigues said the Avignon Festival, which he leads, would become “a festival of resistance,” juggling activism with the premiere of a new play. -
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Inside the United Kingdom general election
The United Kingdom is holding its general election on July 4 and is expected to have a new prime minister by Friday. Polls project the Labour Party will win by a landslide. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer breaks down the process. -
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England left kicking themselves after agonising defeat against All Blacks
New Zealand 16-15 England; first Test in DunedinHillary Shield will now stay in the southern hemisphereEngland could theoretically still draw this two-Test series but on a cold night at the bottom of the South Island they were reminded of one of ... -
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Le Pen's far-right at the gates of power
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France -
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Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential runoff election
Masoud Pezeshkian, the sole moderate candidate running for president in Iran, has won the nation's runoff election, defeating a hardline candidate.Iran -
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Iran holds runoff presidential vote between hard-liner and reformist
Iranians have begun voting in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month, as public apathy has become pervasive in the Islamic Republic after years of economic woes, mass protests and ...Iran -
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Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmaker
Iranians began voting Friday in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month.Iran -
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Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian's lead widens against hard-liner Saeed Jalili in presidential runoff, state TV reports
Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian's lead widens against hard-liner Saeed Jalili in presidential runoff, state TV reportsIran -
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 -
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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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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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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 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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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 -
Financial Times - World
FT experts answer your questions on the French election
Put your queries about the French parliamentary election results to our panel, live from midday (BST) on Monday July 8 -
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Final push ahead of pivotal French legislative elections
There are 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Just 76 deputies were elected with an outright majority in the first round so the majority of seats are still up for grabs. -
The Guardian - World
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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Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential runoff, besting hard-liner Jalili
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s runoff presidential election, besting hard-liner Saeed Jalili -
CNBC - Business
Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in presidential runoff vote
The 69-year-old former minister will serve for four years as the head of government for the Islamic Republic, and faces no shortage of challenges.Iran -
CNBC - Business
While much of Europe embraces hard-right parties, the UK has swung wildly to the left. Here’s why
An unexpected political shift has gripped Europe over the last few years.United Kingdom