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France Election 2024: Far right leader Marine Le Pen hails projections of first-round election lead for her party
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is calling on voters to give her National Rally an “absolute majority” in parliament as polling projections say French voters have propelled the party to a strong lead in Sunday's first-round legislative election. French President Emmanuel Macron is urging voters to block the far right in the decisive second round on July 7.
US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms
The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday if former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. The decision, pivotal for Trump's upcoming trial and the presidential election, could delay proceedings. Despite skepticism from the justices, the ruling's scope might push the trial past November. Trump, convicted in a separate New York case, faces multiple trials but aims to delay them until after the election, potentially halting them if reelected.
In Pics: UK PM Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty visit Neasden Temple on campaign trail
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, sought divine blessings at the iconic BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, also known as Neasden Temple, on the weekend before the July 4 general election. Greeted with loud cheers, the couple performed puja guided by the priests and toured the grand temple complex. Sunak began his address to the congregation by referencing India's victory in the T20 World Cup and spoke about the inspiration he draws from his Hindu faith.
Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion
President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump has led to internal criticism and calls for reevaluation within the Democratic Party. Biden, appearing exhausted and unwell, struggled to counter Trump's falsehoods, prompting some to blame senior advisers for poor preparation. Major fundraiser John Morgan and others have suggested dismissing key aides, citing over-coaching. While Biden's campaign reports no major polling shifts, discussions about his 2024 candidacy and campaign strategy are intensifying among Democrats.
UK government warns of Russian interference in general election
Farage -- an admirer of former US president Donald Trump -- dismissed claims that Russian bots might interfere in the election as "cobblers", using a British slang term for nonsense. He has been criticised in the campaign for saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of its neighbour Ukraine.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
Beryl was located about 335 miles (570 kilometers) east-southeast of Barbados. It had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph) and was moving west at 21 mph (33 kph). It is a compact storm, with hurricane-force winds extending 15 miles (30 kilometers) from its center. Beryl is expected to pass just south of Barbados early Monday and then head into the Caribbean Sea as a major hurricane on a path toward Jamaica.
Must accelerate action for sustainable development goals: UN Secy General
The Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is needed to address rising poverty, conflict casualties, and displacement. Despite progress in renewable energy, more action is crucial for a just energy transition to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
The far-right National Rally surged ahead in France’s first round of legislative elections, projected to win about one-third of the national vote. This poses a significant challenge to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. If the National Rally secures a parliamentary majority in the second round, it could form France's first far-right government since World War II. The party's leader, Marine Le Pen, urged voters to help her party achieve a legislative majority, potentially leading to a power-sharing arrangement with Macron.
In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power
Rejecting decline narratives, I champion Britain's improved status post-Brexit, highlighting enhanced living conditions. My campaign counters challenges posed by the Labour leader, emphasizing economic stability and the nation's positive trajectory since 2010.
Russian strike kills 7 civilians in southern Ukraine, including 3 children, say officials
Russian missiles slammed into a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens, local authorities reported.Ukrainian officials published video of burned out cars and emergency services response to damage on Saturday.Other images published by officials showed bodies stretched out under picnic blankets in a park in Vilniansk, and deep craters in the blackened earth next to the charred, twisted remains of a building.(AP)
France: Voters remain puzzled as to why Macron dissolved National Assembly
Voters across France remain puzzled as to why he dissolved the National Assembly prompting a snap election. Macron announced the surprise vote earlier in June, after his centrist alliance suffered a crushing defeat in European Union elections.He argued his alliance has not held a parliamentary majority since 2022, even while having the most seats, and that the situation forced him into political manoeuvring to pass bills. (AP)
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Israel: Police forcibly clear protesters outside PM Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday, protesting against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding new elections and a deal to release the hostages still in captivity in Gaza. The protesters lit fires and flares as police tried to control the demonstration.
Over 13000 Afghani migrants return from Pakistan, Iraq
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