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Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party take the lead in first round of French election voting

Official results show that the National Rally have won 33 per cent of the vote as Macron’s snap election gamble appears to have backfired

The Independent UK

The high point of the Tour de France? The story behind the Souvenir Henri Desgrange and Souvenir Jacques-Goddet

Special mountains prize on stage 19 at Tour de France

Cycling News

Far right wins in first round of French elections

Results show RN and allies took about 33% of votes; President Macron’s centrist alliance slumped to third with 20%.

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France vs Belgium live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 for free

How to watch a France vs Belgium live stream from anywhere in the world and what TV channels you need for Euro 2024 in UK, US, Canada and more – team news, confirmed line-ups, referee, stadium.

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Isolated Macron Stung By French Voters' 'Revenge'

Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes.

International Business Times

French elections: far right wins first-round victory. What happens now?

Macron’s grouping and the left-green alliance will have to cooperate to keep National Rally out of power, but that won’t be easy

The Guardian - UK

Far-right National Rally in reach of being dominant French party after election first round

RN and its allies have won 33% of national vote according to official results, as Marine Le Pen targets absolute majority

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Soaring government debt could roil global financial markets, warns BIS head

Agustín Carstens says world economy on course for ‘smooth landing’ after inflation but political turmoil poses risk

The Guardian - UK

France's far-right National Rally party makes big gains in first round of legislative elections

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party made big gains in the first round of legislative elections on Sunday, winning an estimated 34% of votes, nearly double their 18% in the first round in 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron has called on voters to block the far right in the…

France 24

Far-Right National Rally Leads In France's Parliamentary Elections

Marine Le Pen's RN leads in French parliamentary elections, but potential hung parliament creates uncertainty. High voter turnout noted.

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Macron urges democratic alliance against far right after National Rally's election success

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a "broad" democratic alliance against the far right after the National Rally party won the first round of parliamentary elections, according to estimates.

Radio France Internationale

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally ahead after first round of French voting

The far right party are in the lead after the first round, according to exit polls.

Evening Standard

‘Not a solution’ – fears grow over prospect of win for far right in France

Rights groups report rise in racist, homophobic and transphobic attacks in run-up to first round of voting

The Guardian - UK

French election: thousands protest far-right results in Paris – as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can read our main stories here:Full report: National Rally in reach of being dominant French partyExplainer: what happens now?‘Not a solution’: fears grow over prospect of win for far-right in France

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At least seven dead as fierce storms lash France, Switzerland, Italy

Authorities say hundreds evacuated as torrential rains cause flooding and landslides.

Cycling Weekly

Kévin Vauquelin secures first ever Tour de France stage victory for Arkea-B&B Hotels, while Tadej Pogačar claims the yellow jersey

Frenchman Kévin Vauquelin wins second stage of the Tour de France after a day in the breakaway

The Times of India

All about Mesotherapy, the French rejuvenation technique

Mesotherapy, originating from France, is a rejuvenation technique gaining popularity worldwide for its minimally invasive approach and diverse applications in cosmetic and medical treatments.

The Guardian - UK

France’s paradox: Kylian Mbappé is the reason for Deschamps’ caution

Forward is at his best coming off the flank, but this may cause an imbalance in the side as they take on Belgium

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French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores colonial wounds, creative restoration

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his travels around the Global South.

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PSG lining up world-record fee as Kylian Mbappe replacement identified: report

PSG are preparing for life without their superstar striker but may have already found a suitable replacement

The Guardian - UK

French parliamentary elections – what to look out for and when

Polling suggests high turnout for elections in which far-right National Rally could significantly increase share of vote

Radio France Internationale

Seven dead after storms lash France, Switzerland

Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left at least seven people dead, local authorities said on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

The baby bust: how Britain’s falling birthrate is creating alarm in the economy

Costs, the climate crisis and choice are all factors in a demographic revolution presenting huge challenges for government

France 24

French authorities accused of ‘social cleansing’ of migrants and homeless before Paris Olympics

In the run-up to the Paris Olympic Games, human rights activists have alleged that authorities are engaged in "social cleansing", a government policy of removing the homeless from the city, which the authorities deny. But a number of non-profits have presented evidence documenting the methods used by the authorities to…

Radio France Internationale

Voting underway in France's fraught legislative elections

Polling stations opened across mainland France on Sunday for the first round in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections. Some 49 million French are eligible to vote and turnout is expected to be high after a short and divisive campaign.

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