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France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun. The far right leads polls
PARIS (AP) — French voters around the world are casting ballots Sunday in the first round of an exceptional parliamentary election that…
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Seven die in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya region
At least seven people died in a Russian missile attack on the city of Vilniansk in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya region and a further 11 were…
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Zelensky welcomes release of prisoners including Tatar leader
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the return of Ukrainian prisoners from Russia, including Nariman Dzhelyal, a leader of…
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Iranian exiles demonstrate in Berlin amid presidential elections
Thousands of people joined a protest against the Iranian authorities in central Berlin on Saturday after the first round of presidential…
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Co-leaders of Germany's far-right AfD re-elected by party delegates
Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) have re-elected Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel to another term of joint party…
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Russian officials report 5 dead in a drone strike as a Russian attack hits an apartment block
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone strike killed at least five people in Russia's Kursk region, local officials said Saturday, while…
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German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European…
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Mass protests set to greet German far-right party congress in Essen
Up to 100,000 protestors are expected to descend on Essen on Saturday as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) holds a two-day…
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Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians who had been held prisoner for years were released from Russian captivity Friday with the mediation of…
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French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
France's lightning-quick election campaign is over, and despite last-ditch appeals not to back the far right, voters appear ready to hand…
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Iranian presidential vote pits reformist against hardliners
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kicked off the country's presidential election on Friday, as Iranians decide whether they…
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Putin: Russian economy growing by 5%
The Russian economy is growing by around 5%, based on the increase in gross domestic product (GDP) over the first half, Russian President…
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Lithuanian foreign minister praises Kallas' nomination to EU post
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Friday welcomed the nomination of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the…
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France's interior minister warns of potential unrest after elections
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin warned on Friday of potential unrest in France following the upcoming parliamentary elections.…
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Ayatollah Khamenei kicks off Iran's presidential election
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has voted in the presidential election in Iran. Khamenei urged the nation to participate…
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French parties in final push for votes ahead of crunch poll
France's political forces were on Friday to make a final bid for votes in crunch legislative elections that could see the far right take…
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As young Iranians lose hope, a reformist runs for president
A snap election called after a deadly helicopter crash. A candidate promising a different approach both at home and abroad. And suddenly…
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Voting is underway in an election in Mongolia for an expanded 126-seat parliament
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Voters in Mongolia are electing a new parliament on Friday in their landlocked democracy that is squeezed…
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SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row
South Africa's main coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power, as President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses…
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Wildfires ravage Arctic Circle, EU monitor reports
Wildfires are once again ravaging the Arctic Circle, the EU's climate change monitor - Copernicus - is reporting. It is the third time in…
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4 NATO countries are calling for a defense line along Europe's 700-mile border with Russia and Belarus
The Baltic states and Poland have called for a defense line along Europe's border with Russia, per Reuters. They said it would protect the…
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FCA Serbia EV production close
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) would launch production of electric cars at its plant in the central Serbian city of Kragujevac in the…
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French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament election
NICE, France (AP) — With just three days to go until France's landmark legislative election, the county’s far-right leader on Thursday…
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Malaysian minister spoke about global social contract, not renewing nation's founding principles
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, captured on June 25, 2024 Similar posts also surfaced elsewhere on Facebook here, here and…