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‘A seismic event’: Le Pen’s party makes historic breakthrough in French parliament

Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, or RN) made historic gains in Sunday’s French parliamentary election second round, on track to win 90 seats according to projections by Ipsos – a score way beyond the record gains polls predicted. Emmanuel Macron’s centrist bloc, meanwhile, underperformed polling expectations and fell well short of a majority – leaving a deal with conservative Les Républicains (LR) as his best hope for governing unencumbered.

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​ Fears as Putin’s biggest critic vanishes ​

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has suddenly disappeared from his penal colony and speculation over his fate is running wild.

​ William, Harry rift in dangerous new phase ​

One single detail between Princes William and Harry confirms that the relationship between the two brothers is worse than ever.

Meghan and Harry’s new Lilibet photo feels like a desperate move

Meghan and Harry have released a beautiful new photo of little Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor – but the story behind the snap speaks volumes.

Boris Johnson wins vote but suffers large Tory rebellion

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won the backing of a majority of Tory MPs in a confidence vote despite a significant revolt against his leadership.

Platinum Jubilee concert: Mummy laughs and cries with us all, says Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales has paid a heartfelt tribute to his "mummy", the Queen, at the Platinum Party at the Palace that drew huge crowds.

After Queen Elizabeth, what future for the Commonwealth?

As the United Kingdom celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 70th year on the throne, many in Britain and abroad are questioning the future of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of 54 nation-states largely comprised of former British colonies which the Queen has championed throughout her reign. What purpose does this international club of nations serve, and what may the future hold?

Queen to miss major Platinum Jubilee event due to ‘discomfort’

She looked fit as a fiddle at Buckingham Palace but now the Queen has pulled out of a big Jubilee event hours after Prince Andrew caught Covid.

European Union Pledges to Curb Oil Purchases From Russia

Agreed-to embargo would exempt imports via pipeline and mark a sixth sanctions package

Laser weapons used in Ukraine operation – Moscow

They can burn through targets up to 5km away, a top official said

EU sets date for Ukraine candidacy decision

Brussels is looking forward to receiving Kiev’s answers to the union membership questionnaire, the EU Commission head says

Russia's Ukraine operation 'preemptive' – Putin

Launching the offensive was “the only right decision,” Russian President insisted at the annual Victory Day parade

Putin says Russia fighting for motherland in Ukraine in Victory Day speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian forces in Ukraine were fighting for the future of their motherland, in his annual address marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

The country has accepted new payment terms and opened a ruble account, Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced

The country has accepted new payment terms and opened a ruble account, Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced

'Fleeing the same war' in Ukraine but treated differently: Black doctor bemoans Swiss limbo

International students in Ukraine should be treated like any other Ukrainian refugee, coalition says

Poland and Bulgaria say they will not succumb to Russia's 'gas blackmail'

It's the 1st time Russia has cut off gas to European customers since Moscow invaded Ukraine

​Russia issues ‘serious’ WW3 warning ​

A senior Russian official has accused the West of fighting a “proxy” war with Moscow through Ukraine, accusing their actions of “pouring oil on the fire”.

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