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France seeks way out of political 'fog' after far right defeat

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.

Moroccans march in pro-Palestinian rally

Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated Sunday in the northern city of Tangier in support of the Palestinian people and against Morocco's ties with Israel, an AFP journalist saw.

'A lot of hope': French left rejoices at unexpected election win

As the first projections showed the left in the lead of France's parliamentary polls, against all expectations, a large crowd of left-wing activists erupted in joy in Paris.

French left set to defeat far right in election upset

An alliance of French left-wing parties was on course Sunday to beat the far right and President Emmanuel Macron's coalition in a stunning outcome to parliamentary elections that plunges France into new political uncertainty.

Biden makes campaign sweep as Democratic pressure mounts

Embattled US President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail Sunday seeking to reassure voters he was up for a grueling reelection fight, even as more top Democrats reportedly joined the chorus urging him to quit the race.

French leftist leader Melenchon says left 'ready to govern'

The French left is "ready to govern", divisive hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said Sunday, after predictions showed a broad left-wing alliance could be the largest group in parliament ahead of the far right.

Disaster averted, Macron still faces trouble ahead

President Emmanuel Macron has avoided his nightmare scenario of the far right coming to power in France but still faces an unprecedented challenge steering his country and the remainder of his presidency through an uncertain future.

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory.

Starmer vows to 'work constructively' with Scottish government

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Sunday to "work constructively" with Scotland's nationalist government as he kicked off a trip aimed at improving ties between London and the UK's devolved nations.

French left on course to defeat far right in election upset

An alliance of French left-wing parties was on course Sunday to become the biggest parliamentary bloc by beating the far right and President Emmanuel Macron's coalition, according to surprise projected results.

French leftist figurehead Melenchon says left 'ready to govern'

The French left is "ready to govern", hard-left figurehead Jean-Luc Melenchon said Sunday, after predictions showed a broad left-wing alliance could be the largest group in parliament ahead of the far right.

French left set to defeat far right in election upset: projections

An alliance of French left-wing parties was on course Sunday to become the biggest parliamentary bloc by beating the far right and President Emmanuel Macron's coalition, according to surprise projected results.

West Africa bloc warns of 'disintegration' after juntas solidify split

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced "disintegration" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union.

'Enough': Israeli protesters demand Gaza truce

Israeli protesters chanting "we will not give up" marched in their thousands through Tel Aviv on Sunday, the second consecutive day of stepped-up pressure for a deal to free hostages in Gaza.

Vote projections show French left on course to defeat far right

A loose alliance of French left-wing parties thrown together for snap elections was on course Sunday to become the biggest parliamentary bloc and beat the far right, according to shock projected results.

Biden hits campaign trail, visits Black church as pressure mounts

Embattled US President Joe Biden sought out safe ground Sunday, courting Black voters at a church as he hit the campaign trail to salvage his reelection bid and silence growing calls to quit.

Hamas signals shift on key Gaza truce demand

A Hamas official said Sunday the Palestinian group was ready to discuss a hostage release deal with Israel even without a "complete" ceasefire.

Hundreds gather for memorial concert after deadly Kenya protests

Hundreds of Kenyans gathered Sunday in the capital Nairobi for a memorial concert following deadly protests over tax hikes that saw the country's leader scrap a controversial finance bill.

French voters turn out en masse as far right eyes huge gains

French voters turned out in large numbers Sunday for the final round of a high-stakes election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

Israeli protesters step up push for Gaza truce deal

Israeli protesters chanting "we will not give up" marched through Tel Aviv on Sunday, the second consecutive day of demonstrations in a stepped-up push for a deal to free hostages in Gaza.

Bangladeshi protesters demand end to civil service job quotas

Thousands of Bangladeshi university students threw roadblocks across key highways on Sunday, demanding the end of "discriminatory" quotas for coveted government jobs, including reserving posts for children of liberation heroes.

Deadly Gaza fighting, Hezbollah rockets as war enters 10th month

Israel launched deadly strikes Sunday on the Gaza Strip as its war against Hamas entered its 10th month, with diplomatic efforts underway to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Junta states' exit hangs over West African summit

A West African leaders' summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

Biden back on campaign trail as pressure mounts

US President Joe Biden was back out on the campaign trail Sunday, desperate to salvage his reelection bid as senior Democrats meet to discuss growing calls that he quit the White House race.

Starmer seeks 'reset' with UK nations after election victory

Newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday began a whistlestop tour of UK nations, promising an "immediate reset" of relations with the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Tokyo governor Koike wins third term: media

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike declared victory in Sunday's vote to elect the leader of one of the world's most populous cities after Japanese media said exit polls showed her winning in a landslide.

Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkey 'at any moment'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to Turkey "at any moment", in a sign of reconciliation after the 2011 war broke ties between Ankara and Damascus.

French voters turn out in number, as far right eyes power

French voters turned out in number on Sunday for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

Deadly Gaza battles, Hezbollah rockets as war enters 10th month

Israel carried out deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as the war entered its 10th month, with fighting raging across the Palestinian territory and fresh diplomatic efforts underway to halt the violence.

France votes as far right eyes power

France went to the polls on Sunday for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.

France votes in final round of 'seismic' election

France went to the polls on Sunday for the second round of a crunch election that is expected to leave the far right as the dominant force in a divided and paralysed parliament.

Junta leaders' meeting overshadows West African summit

A West African leaders' summit opens on Sunday amid political turmoil after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

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