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Millions of French vote in snap polls as far right eyes power

Millions of French vote in snap polls as far right eyes power

French voters turned out in large numbers on Sunday for the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

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Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to 'very dangerous' storm

Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to 'very dangerous' storm

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into a "very dangerous" Category 3 storm Sunday morning as it threatened the southeast Caribbean with potential life-threatening winds and storm surge, US forecasters said.

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Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade

Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade

Two men were remanded in custody Sunday in connection with an attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that Serbian authorities called a "targeted terrorist act", a minister said.

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Italy and Spalletti forced to reboot after Euros title defence disaster

Italy and Spalletti forced to reboot after Euros title defence disaster

Italy are back at square one after a humbling exit from Euro 2024 as Luciano Spalletti was tasked on Sunday with revitalising the Azzurri despite his role in an embarrassing title defence.

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Algeria's Benrahma leaves West Ham in permanent move to Lyon

Algeria's Benrahma leaves West Ham in permanent move to Lyon

Algeria winger Said Benrahma sealed a permanent move from West Ham to French club Lyon for an undisclosed fee on Sunday.

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Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say.

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France votes in crucial polls as far right eyes power

France votes in crucial polls as far right eyes power

French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

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Former Wallabies captain Hooper calls time on 'incredible journey'

Former Wallabies captain Hooper calls time on 'incredible journey'

Michael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career on Sunday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics.

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Djokovic inspires Osaka at Wimbledon ahead of daughter's birthday

Djokovic inspires Osaka at Wimbledon ahead of daughter's birthday

Naomi Osaka said Sunday she hopes to mark her daughter's first birthday by making a winning return to Wimbledon thanks to a helping hand from Novak Djokovic.

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Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come

Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come

A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come.

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