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France’s far right defeated in parliamentary elections
Videos have been shared online of far-right supporters in France reacting with shock and dismay to election defeat.
‘Stark warning’ as global temperatures hit record levels for 13th month
It has been 12 straight months that the world has been more than 1.5 degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels.
Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia
Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.
UK’s new PM Starmer calls for ‘urgent’ need for Gaza ceasefire
Keir Starmer tells Netanyahu that the UK wishes to continue its 'vital cooperation' with Israel.
‘We will never go away’ British MP Corbyn tells Gaza support rally
Thousands of people joined a pro-Palestinian rally in London at the weekend to pressure the new UK government.
French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France's left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.
Rohit Sharma to lead India in ICC Champions Trophy, Test Championship 2025
India's T20 World Cup winning captain will stay in charge of ODI and Test teams, BCCI says.
Israel promised ‘limited’ operation. Two months on, Rafah turned to rubble
Israeli military invited reporters into Rafah, the first time international media visited the city since it was invaded.
Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States
Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.
Boeing to plead guilty to avoid trial over fatal 737 Max crashes
Lawyer for relatives of crash victims blasts plea agreement with US Department of Justice as a 'sweetheart deal'.
Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region.
In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear
Australia's opposition leader has proposed building the country's first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.
France ‘pushed into the hands of the far-left’ says leader of far-right
France’s leader of the far-right says a ‘dishonourable alliance’ prevented his RN party from winning a majority.
Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report
The directive is a controversial policy of Israel's military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.
What’s behind the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States?
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says he will resign on Monday morning after his party failed to win a majority.
Tokyo governor declares win after exit polls show her clinching third term
Yuriko Koike's victory fends off challenges from dozens of candidates vying to unseat the ruling party-backed incumbent.
France exit polls project left-wing coalition victory
Exit polls project France’s left-wing National Popular Front will be the largest party in parliament.
France exit polls show left coalition set to win, far right in third place
Loose alliance of left-wing parties on course to become biggest parliamentary bloc and beat far right, projections say.
Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests
At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes.