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What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?

In a high-risk gamble, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he would dissolve France's parliament and call legislative elections later this month after he was

What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Economy|News|Political

Euro-sceptic gains in EU election complicate von der Leyen's Commission bid

The rise of euro-sceptic nationalist parties in the European election is likely to complicate Ursula von der Leyen's bid to get a second term as president of

Euro-sceptic gains in EU election complicate von der Leyen's Commission bid
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Spain's right wing wins European election in blow to Socialist PM

Spain's centre-right People's Party (PP) came out on top in Sunday's European election, garnering 22 seats out of the 61 allocated to the country, and dealing a blow to the Socialist

Spain's right wing wins European election in blow to Socialist PM
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German far-right makes strong gains in EU vote, ruling parties suffer

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) shrugged off a string of scandals to take second place in Sunday's EU election, making gains in

German far-right makes strong gains in EU vote, ruling parties suffer
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Armenian archbishop calls four days of protests to seek ouster of PM

A large crowd protested in Armenia's capital Yerevan on Sunday against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, led by a Christian cleric who announced the start of four days of

Armenian archbishop calls four days of protests to seek ouster of PM
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Venezuela's ruling party tests its organizing efforts ahead of next month's presidential election

Venezuela’s ruling party is feeling its decades-long grip on power under threat

Venezuela's ruling party tests its organizing efforts ahead of next month's presidential election
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Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has won European elections in Italy with a strong 28% of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
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Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney

Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese on Monday condemned vandalism of the U.S. consulate in Sydney after the building was defaced in what local media said appeared to be a pro-

Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney
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Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short

Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate
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EU's von der Leyen sets sights on renewed, centrist majority after vote

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will turn to the social democrats and liberals in Brussels, with whom she has worked in the past, to form a majority following

EU's von der Leyen sets sights on renewed, centrist majority after vote
Economy|News|Political

EU's von der Leyen seeks centrist allies after far-right election gains

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen began trying to piece together a coalition on Monday after the far right gained ground in

EU's von der Leyen seeks centrist allies after far-right election gains
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Tall order for Sinn Fein to revive suddenly flagging Irish election hopes

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris could be tempted to call an early national election after rival Sinn Fein flopped at local council polls, upending expectations

Tall order for Sinn Fein to revive suddenly flagging Irish election hopes
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French stocks send Europe's STOXX 600 lower on political uncertainty

European shares fell on Monday, with French stocks hit after President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election following a heavy trouncing of his

French stocks send Europe's STOXX 600 lower on political uncertainty
News|Political|Sports

Olympics-Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Games, IOC head says

Political upheaval in France won't affect preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron shocked France with his

Olympics-Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Games, IOC head says
Business|Economy

Rates and politics cast a shadow over markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors in Europe will begin the week mired in uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook and the region's political

Rates and politics cast a shadow over markets
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Why is it so hard to know how many independent voters there are?

Increasingly, the media, pollsters and pundits are focusing on independent voters and their effects on election outcomes.

Why is it so hard to know how many independent voters there are?
Health|Opinion|Political

Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake

A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake
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Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans

Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television have staged a three-hour walkout to protest a contentious overhaul of their services

Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans
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Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, newly sworn in for a third straight term, has named a Cabinet that retains his top ministers in crucial portfolios despite his Hindu nationalist party losing majority in a shock election result

Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority
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Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination in an open Georgia congressional

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat
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UK's Sunak offers more tax cuts as election polls refuse to budge

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to cut 17 billion pounds ($21.7 billion) of taxes for working people if re-elected, in a final

UK's Sunak offers more tax cuts as election polls refuse to budge
Business|Economy|News

New York transit agency looks for capital cuts after halt to congestion pricing

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority said on Monday it is looking for cuts to capital projects and is concerned about federal grants after Governor Kathy

New York transit agency looks for capital cuts after halt to congestion pricing
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Hungarian president to skip NATO's eastern flank summit -Latvia

Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok will not attend the summit of the Bucharest Nine, a group of European countries on the eastern edge of NATO in Riga on Tuesday,

Hungarian president to skip NATO's eastern flank summit -Latvia
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she would encourage broad discussions over proposed constitutional

Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps
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Canadian judge to quit Hong Kong top appeals court next month

A Canadian judge who sits on Hong Kong's top appeals court announced on Monday she would step down next month when her term expires and said she still had confidence in court

Canadian judge to quit Hong Kong top appeals court next month

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