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French left-wing alliance wins big in unexpected snap election result

A left-wing coalition that came together ahead of France’s snap elections has won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, beating the far-right National Rally into third place, according to exit polls. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance came in second place.

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon Declares Victory For New Popular Front Alliance

Jean-Luc Mélenchon of LFI expresses optimism over civic mobilization in France and calls for the New Popular Front alliance to govern amidst uncertain poli...

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Frenchman Turgis wins stage nine as Pogacar maintains Tour de France lead

Anthony Turgis emerged victorious from a long breakaway while Tadej Pogacar attacked several times on a novel run but could not gain time on his main rivals for the yellow jersey.

France 24

Jonas Vingegaard forced to race on teammate’s bike as he survives Pogacar's attacks on Tour de France stage 9

Dane survives onslaught of attacks to finish safely in the peloton on gravel-packed stage

Cycling News

Anthony Turgis pips Tom Pidcock to win stage 9 of Tour de France after breathless day on the gravel

Breakaway fights it out as GC favourites trade blows but somehow break even

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France: Anthony Turgis wins chaotic and captivating gravel stage 9 as Tadej Pogačar goes on the attack

Pidcock in second and Gee in third as a day of attacks on gravel sectors failed to disturb the very top of the general classification

Cycling News

Euro 2024 power rankings: how the teams in the last eight shaped up

England were the biggest climbers before semi-finals which could disrupt Spain’s impressive rhythm

The Guardian - UK

France set for record turnout as voters head to polls for final round of parliamentary elections

Emmanuel Macron’s party faces wipeout as France goes to polls

Evening Standard

Leftwing coalition wins most parliamentary seats in France – as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can read our full report on the French election results here

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‘Our backs are against the wall’: French grassroots mobilise against far right

Activist groups have sprung up across the country in efforts to defeat National Rally in second round of elections

Al Jazeera

UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals: Teams, match schedule, start times, venues, date

Which teams are in Euro 2024’s semifinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

The Guardian - UK

Gareth Southgate creates an environment for England to get lucky

Southgate might be better at the management than the football but an implausible triumph for his team is still possible

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France: Voting begins for second round of snap parliamentary election

Voting began in France for the second round of the snap parliamentary election called by President Emmanuel President to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, in which 289 seats are required for a party to hold an absolute majority. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Radio France Internationale

Organiser of Paris Olympics keeps focus on Games, not politics

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics says he is focused on preparing for the Games later this month rather than the political turmoil gripping France.

The Independent UK

France elections latest: Macron asks PM Attal to stay on as country faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

France faces months of instability after none of the three major parties were able to achieve a majority at the second round of elections

The Guardian - UK

France no longer resembles a divided but tolerant family. It is catastrophically fractured

As voters decide in the second round of elections today, the far right’s shock success last week has left many asking what the future holds for the republic

The Independent UK

Watch: France’s snap election continues as polls open in decisive second round

Watch again as voting took place across France on Sunday 7 July, in a parliamentary run-off election that would reconfigure the political landscape, with opinion polls forecasting the far-right National Rally (RN) will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.

Al Jazeera

France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power

Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.

Cycling Weekly

The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France

Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton

Radio France Internationale

Left leads in French parliamentary vote, Macron's party second, National Rally third

Preliminary results suggest a significant shift in France's political composition, with no single group securing an outright majority in the 577-seat National Assembly. The left-wing New Popular Front appears to have made substantial gains, while President Macron's Ensemble coalition faces the prospect of a reduced presence.

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