Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far right National Rally, casts her vote in the first round of elections
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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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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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‘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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‘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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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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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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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 ... -
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General election live: Party leaders battle for votes on eve of election as Tory minister predicts Labour landslide
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer out campaigning after Mel Stride says Labour likely to win a large majority. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterWhat constituency am I in? New boundary mapIt has just gone 7am: let’s look at today’s stop ... -
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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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Britain's Labour pulled off a thumping election victory with just 34% of the national vote
Unlike in other voting systems, there are no second rounds or ranking of first- and second-choice candidates. -
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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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Macron’s ‘irresponsible’ snap election casts shadow over Olympics
Political chaos dents France’s image and raises security issues at world’s most watched sporting event -
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On Their First Date, Her Younger Brother Played Chaperone
Kaylah Howard was allowed to go to the movies with Jamauri Bogan in high school only if her 4-year-old brother went along. -
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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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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 -
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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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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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French artists, DJs and musicians unite to fight threat of far-right government
Front Électronique acts as ‘world of the night’ to combat rise of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. More than 1,200 artists, DJs and promoters from the French music industry have come together in a bid to galvanise “the world of the night” into ... -
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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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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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Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote
The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election. -
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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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Five first-round picks remain unsigned, including Caleb Williams
With little room for haggling, all deals should be done by now. -
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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. -
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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has come back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach the fourth round -
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Contreras hits tying homer in 9th, Cardinals complete rally in 11th, beat Nationals 7-6
Willson Contreras hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Masyn Winn scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the 11th, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6MLB -
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Keir Starmer Vows ‘National Renewal’ in First Speech as UK Prime Minister
The Labour leader promised in a speech in Downing Street to restore Britain’s faith in politics and public service.United Kingdom -
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Starmer calls for ‘national renewal’ in first speech as U.K. Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer emphasized “national renewal” as he addressed media and supporters outside Number 10 Downing Street.United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
California advances first-in-nation plan to set water budgets for cities statewide
California officials have approved a first-of-its-kind regulation that will set long-term limits on the amounts of water the state's urban utilities can use on an annual basis. The State Water Resources Control Board granted unanimous support ...California -
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Starmer names first cabinet and pledges 'national renewal' after landslide win
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are among a record 11 women in the new PM's team. -
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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to reelect incumbent conservative as city's governor
Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to reelect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years -