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French far right scores big win in first round of election, polls show

French far right scores big win in first round of election, polls show

Related media - Recent news Early projections indicate that the Rassemblement National party has won a landslide victory in the first round of elections for the French National Assembly, bringing the nationalist, anti-immigration party to power for the first time. Polling projections suggest the party won about 34% of the vote, far ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and its allies, who won about 21%. The scores do not reliably predict how many parliamentary seats each party will win, but National Rally is likely to be the largest force in the lower house, though not necessarily with an…
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How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect the European Economy

How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect the European Economy

More news - Breaking news It’s not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on the dates of her Eras Tour. One of Europe’s leading economists is well aware that the singer will be spending the summer zipping around Europe’s stadiums. Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank, had the pop star in mind when he spoke at an event on Monday. The interviewer asked him about the risk that persistent inflation in the services sector could intensify, especially as Europe heads into a particularly busy summer with the Paris Olympics and the Euro 2024 soccer…
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Iran votes in presidential elections despite low turnout

Iran votes in presidential elections despite low turnout

More news - News 24 hours Iran’s presidential election on Friday saw a remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates suggesting only about 25 percent of eligible voters participated. That was a significant drop from the 70 percent turnout seen in previous elections and fell short of the 50 percent target set by ruling clerics, who view voter turnout as a measure of their legitimacy. Years of economic hardship and harsh social restrictions have left many Iranians disillusioned with politicians' broken promises. For some, abstaining from voting is a way of expressing their rejection of the government. Reports from Tehran indicated…
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A paradise for birdwatchers was born from Colombia’s peace agreement

A paradise for birdwatchers was born from Colombia’s peace agreement

Related media - Breaking news The 2016 peace treaty that ended decades of civil conflict in Colombia has transformed the country into a paradise for birdwatchers. The deal freed up vast swathes of forest previously dominated by armed groups, making them accessible to wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike. For years, Colombia’s rich biodiversity was hidden behind the barriers of a long-running civil war. The nation’s forests, home to an astonishing array of bird species, were largely off-limits due to the presence of guerrillas and the associated dangers. However, the peace agreement has opened up these once-inaccessible areas, revealing a treasure…
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