Centre-right government announced in France two months after divisive elections
A left-wing coalition secured the most seats in the June-July elections, but failed to win an outright majority.
World News|Sep 21
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Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
Authorities expected tens of thousands of demonstrators.
World News|Sep 7
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Former EU negotiator Barnier becomes French PM as Starmer seeks Brexit reset
Downing Street wished Michel Barnier all the best in his new role.
UK News|Sep 5
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Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named as France’s new prime minister
The announcement from French President Emmanuel Macron came on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
World News|Sep 5
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Migrant boat spotted in English Channel day after 12 people died
An inflatable boat carrying dozens of people appeared to be heading towards Britain.
World News|Sep 4
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Durham defy odds to reach Blast quarter-finals as Alex Lees leads from the front
Durham will travel to Surrey in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals after a dramatic final night of group action.
UK Sport|Jul 19
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France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government
The legislature is split between the New Popular Front leftist coalition, President Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally.
World News|Jul 9
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French voters reject a far-right majority in favour of the left
The leftist coalition has taken the most seats in parliament, with 182. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists have 168 seats.
World News|Jul 8
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Leftist coalition wins most seats in French elections, pollsters say
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said he plans to resign.
World News|Jul 7
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Alleged rape of Jewish girl sends shockwaves throughout France
Concerns about antisemitism are at the forefront of campaigning during the elections.
World News|Jun 21
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Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
The French President shocked the nation by calling a snap election following a crushing defeat for his party in European Parliamentary elections.
World News|Jun 12
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Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky named in England Under-19 squad
Flintoff is joined in the squad by Durham’s wicketkeeper-batter Haydon Mustard, son of former England ODI player Phil.
UK Sport|Jun 11
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Ollie Pope hits 99 but Surrey suffer first Vitality Blast defeat to Sussex
The Surrey captain cracked 10 fours and three sixes from 59 deliveries, but lacked support as the hosts fell 36 short of their 214-run target.
UK Sport|Jun 7
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Japan’s moon lander survives third long freezing lunar night
The Slim lander reached the surface of the moon on January 20.
World News|Apr 24
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Russia ‘jammed thousands of UK flights’
Flights over the Baltic Sea are suffering interference from Russian forces, The Sun reported.
UK News|Apr 22
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