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Macron says he called snap elections to prevent rise of far right in 2027 presidential vote
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he had called legislative elections in a bid to prevent the far right from winning the presidency in 2027 when his second and final term ends. He called on all French parties “able to say no to extremes” to unite ahead of the snap elections he announced after his centre-right alliance took a humiliating beating in the European Parliament vote on Sunday.
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French conservatives in turmoil as leader backs Le Pen alliance for snap elections
The leader of France's main right-wing party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.
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Macron snap election leaves rivals stunned after EU vote
Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the vote could have "serious consequences" for France.
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Le Pen ‘ready to exercise power’ after Macron party trounced
The former National Rally leader has promised to defend the interests of the French people
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Far right makes significant gains in European parliament elections
Projections suggest they are on course to win almost a quarter of the 720 seats in bloc’s legislature
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Macron gambles on snap French election after Le Pen victory in EU vote
President’s shock move attempts to thwart advance of far-right Rassemblement National
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Biden in France to mark D-Day's 80th anniversary, promote international alliances
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began a state visit to France marking 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, with a new war shadowing Europe as Ukraine battles Russian invasion.
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers
Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings during World War II, organisers said Tuesday.
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What you need to know about the 4 July UK general election
What’s gone wrong for the prime minister? And why does everyone think his Conservative party will lose?
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Police search the European Parliament over possible Russian interference
Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that police carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European Parliament and at his office in the Parliament’s building in Brussels over suspected Russian interference.
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‘HOMOPHOBIC’: Pope apologises after one word gay slur sparks fury
Pope Francis sparked controversy after reportedly using an offensive gay slang word during a meeting with Italian bishops.
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Could the Labour Party blow its big opportunity?
By calling an election Rishi Sunak has opened the door to Number 10
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In shock election announcement
The UK Prime Minister has made an unexpected announcement about the next election which could end 14 years of Tory rule.
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Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move – sources
PM says he wants to hold summer poll after claiming inflation is back under control and economy is improving
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Russia launches tactical nuclear drills (VIDEO)
The exercise will involve the delivery of nuclear weapons to troops, covert deployment, and preparations to a strike, the Defense Ministry has sai
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Europe supports draconian practice of dumping migrants in North African desert
Europe has backed aggressive operations by governments in North Africa to dissuade sub-Saharan migrants from risky crossings to Europe, a joint investigation shows.
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Why did France block TikTok to quell unrest in New Caledonia?
France has taken the dramatic step of blocking TikTok in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, as part of efforts to quell days of violent unrest.
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Slovakia faces ‘civil war’ – interior minister
The attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico stems from a combustible political environment in the country, officials have said
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France sends troops to overseas territory to quell unrest (VIDEOS)
Several days of riots in New Caledonia come after Paris proposed changes to the local voting system
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