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Analysis-French left pulls off election gamble, but unity going forward not so easy

France's new left-wing bloc is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but staying united will present an early test as President Emmanuel Macron's majority seeks allies on the moderate left to push through his reform agenda.

Reuters

France’s Macron loses parliamentary majority as left and right surge

‘It was a midterm election for him and he lost,’ one analyst says

The Independent UK

Zinedine Zidane addresses infamous World Cup final headbutt - "I"m not proud of it"

Zinedine Zidane played the last game of his career in the 2006 World Cup final and left the field early after being sent off for a headbutt on Italy's Marco Materazzi

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In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…

The Conversation

Macron’s domestic challenges pile up as second term begins

Analysis: France’s new parliament likely to be less pliant as president tries to tackle a series of crises

The Guardian - UK

French President Macron on course to lose parliamentary majority

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron’s alliance is set to lose its parliamentary majority but keep the largest share of seats, projections show.

The National (Scotland)

French election: Macron’s Ensemble loses parliamentary majority

Result could throw France into political paralysis unless Macron is able to negotiate alliances with other parties.

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Macron Alliance Projected to Lose Parliamentary Majority

French President Emmanuel Macron’s alliance got the most seats in the final round of the parliamentary election on Sunday, but it lost its parliamentary majority, projections show. The projections, which are based on partial results, show that Macron’s candidates would win between 200 and 250 seats — much less than…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron set to lose majority in France’s parliament, polls show

President may be weaker by morning as opponents projected to gain power in parliament

The Independent UK

Kitesurfer killed after 'mini tornado' picks him up and hurls him into restaurant window

The 31-year-old was killed when a "mini tornado" hit Villers-sur-Mer in France on Saturday, with the freak weather pattern causing chaos along the Côte Fleurie between Ouistreham and Deauville

Daily Mirror

Revenue seize €1.3 million worth of heroin and cocaine at Rosslare Europort

The trailer was unaccompanied and arrived on a ferry from Dunkirk in France.

Irish Mirror

Ministers fall as Macron loses absolute majority in French parliament

Eight weeks after his re-election as French president, Emmanuel Macron has lost the parliamentary majority he needed to push through promised tax cuts and pension reforms. Several ministers lost their seats. The left-wing coalition led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon will form the main opposition bloc in the National Assembly, followed by…

Radio France Internationale

Macron’s majority at risk as France votes in parliamentary election

Polls suggest advances by new left alliance could hobble centrists’ ability to deliver domestic reforms

The Guardian - UK

Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers

Tensions between Russia and the West are aggravating talks about the future of one of the United Nations’ biggest and most perilous peacekeeping operations, the force sent to help Mali contend with a decade-long Islamic extremist insurgency

The Independent UK

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A French city approved burkinis in its pools. Then the backlash came

The city of Grenoble's move to allow the full body-covering swimsuit for Islamic women has sparked a legal battle. Activists say it's a matter of civil — and women's — rights.

France 24

Macron’s bloc falls short of absolute majority, leftist coalition second, large gains for far right

Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority in France's lower-house National Assembly as French legislative elections concluded on Sunday, the country's fourth Election Day in two months after last week's first round and April's presidential election. FRANCE 24 had the night's key results as they rolled in, reporting from our correspondents…

Radio France Internationale

French polling stations open for second round of parliamentary elections

Polling stations opened in mainland France Sunday for the second round of parliamentary elections, with recently re-elected President Emmanuel Macron's second-term agenda on the line.

Al Jazeera

France votes as Macron battles to win parliamentary majority

The French president hopes to secure an outright majority to carry out tough reforms.

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France 24

French legislative elections: Voter turnout at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from first round

Voter turnout in the second round of France's parliamentary elections stood at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from voting at the same time in the first round. French President Emmanuel Macron is in danger of falling short of a parliamentary majority after the first round of voting saw his centrist…

The National (Scotland)

After keeping back the far-right, is France set for a left-wing prime minister?

BY now, beleaguered French president Emmanuel Macron may take little comfort in victory.

Reuters

What awaits Macron? Ruling majority, hung parliament, or cohabitation

French President Emmanuel Macron may find himself without a ruling majority during his second term and unable to push through his economic reform agenda with a free hand after a new left-wing alliance did well in the first round of voting.

Reuters

French election: Macron loses absolute majority in parliament in 'democratic shock'

French President Emmanuel Macron lost control of the National Assembly in legislative elections on Sunday, a major setback that could throw the country into political paralysis unless he is able to negotiate alliances with other parties.

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers told to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and more over June, July and August

If you’re headed to the likes of Spain, Portugal, Italy and more, here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

Nurse 'inconsolable' at thought mum could miss her wedding due to passport delays

Ashleigh Jenkins, from Bridgend has worked for NHS Wales for six years and has been looking forward to marrying her childhood sweetheart Matthew Jenkins for years – especially after having to postpone their special day twice due to Covid regulations

The Guardian - UK

England tune up for Women’s World Cup with assured victory over France

England Women continued their preparation for the World Cup in impressive fashion with a 36-10 win over France

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