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French legislative elections: 'Nation rallied against National Rally', historian says

"The nation rallied against the National Rally." That's the analysis from our political expert after France's legislative elections returned a hung parliament, with the far-right bloc finishing third. He says that France's left wing stood down its candidates where required, and that in the end the country as a whole…

France 24

What is the New Popular Front, surprise winner of the French election?

With a radical manifesto and an uneasy alliance, the left and green alliance has a difficult task ahead

The Guardian - UK

What happened in France's parliamentary election? Left-wing New Popular Front alliance takes the lead

The Left-wing New Popular Front alliance secured the most seats but did not win a majority, leaving the country with an uncertain future

Evening Standard

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Jonas Vingegaard isn't going to race his Tour de France until terrain suits him – Philippa York Analysis

Our expert pundit looks back at the opening week and examines the state of play among the 'big four' GC favourites

Cycling News

'Not a lack of balls, just smart racing’ - Jonas Vingegaard responds to Evenepoel’s Tour de France criticism

‘I feel like I’m growing’ - says two-time defending Tour champion before rest day ride

Cycling News

New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate in French elections

The restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence indigenous Kanak candidate to France’s parliament – the first since 1986 – in a move that could change the dynamic of negotiations over independence after weeks of deadly unrest.

Radio France Internationale

France XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Euro 2024 semi-final today

Antoine Griezmann has been dropped as Didier Deschamps tweaks his forward line in search of goals

Evening Standard

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Key moments from the first week of the Tour de France, in pictures

Our pick of the defining images from stages 1 to 9 of the 2024 Tour de France

Cycling News

First Thing: Surprise win for French leftwing alliance keeps far right from power

Crowds rejoice in Paris as New Popular Front pushes Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, who led the first round of voting, into third place. Plus, is rising at 5am really the secret to happiness?

The Guardian - UK

Spain XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 semi-final

La Roja forced into changes for heavyweight showdown

Evening Standard

France In Turmoil As It Prepares To 'Host The World' For Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

International Business Times

Former French President Francois Hollande Elected As Member Of Parliament

Former French President Francois Hollande makes a political comeback by winning a seat in the French parliament, citing concerns about the rise of the far-...

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Euro and French bonds slide as markets react to surprise left-wing surge in elections

After the New Popular Front left-wing alliance won the largest number of seats in France's National Assembly, investors have been assessing what this might mean for the French economy. In this edition, we look at what the market reaction to the surprise result has been and take a closer look…

France 24

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.

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France's leftist surge defies the business-friendly, AI-hungry climate CEOs had come to know

Leaders may now have to deal with new costs and complexity as old rules are battled in court.

Radio France Internationale

Russia steps up disinformation campaigns against French elections, Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics approaching and snap elections liable to deliver a new government, disinformation campaigns targeting France have gone into overdrive, cybersecurity experts warn. Many suspect that Russia is ultimately to blame.

Evening Standard

Inside the toxic battle dividing France

The Far Right may not have won a majority in yesterday’s snap parliamentary elections, but this failure cannot disguise the growing popularity of Marine le Pen’s party. Peter Allen reports from Paris

Radio France Internationale

Cautious relief in Europe as French vote keeps far right from power

France's allies in Europe expressed relief after the far-right National Rally failed to win snap parliamentary elections – but with no other group winning a majority and protracted uncertainty looming, the celebrations were measured.

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German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck Relieved After French Election

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expresses relief over French election results and emphasizes the importance of preventing nationalism and strengthenin...

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2024: countdown to Spain v France and Netherlands v England semi-finals – as it happened

More build-up from Germany as the four semi-finalists continued their preparations

The Independent UK

France suspend Melvyn Jaminet over racist social media post

The rugby union fullback has left the French squad’s tour of Argentina with immediate effect

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England policymaker argues for holding interest rates until inflation pressures ease – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and markets as Jonathan Haskel says UK ‘inflation will remain above target for quite some time’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: three-night curfew in Alice Springs; leftwing victory in France; and a successful four-day work week trial

The rise of the far right in France has been stalled in elections that saw a left-green alliance come out on top

Evening Standard

Violence breaks out on streets of France as far-right National Rally loses to left-wing alliance in election

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation after Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance comes in second place - but president asks him to stay on to ‘ensure stability’

Radio France Internationale

France keeps PM on as caretaker as wrangling over new government begins

France was in the hands of a caretaker government on Monday after snap parliamentary elections defeated the far right but failed to produce a majority for any political camp. With parliament roughly divided into three disparate groups, there are no obvious candidates for the prime minister who will lead a…

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