Nov. 22, 2024, 9:19 a.m.

The far-right has taken the lead in the first round of the French parliamentary election

Exit polls from the first round of the French parliamentary election showed the far-right National Alliance leading with 34 percent of the vote, followed by the newly formed left-wing "New Popular Front" with about 29 percent and the ruling "Together" coalition with 20.5 to 23 percent.

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The number of street sleepers in London has hit a new high of almost 12,000

The number of rough sleepers on London's streets is at a record high, up 58 per cent in a decade, according to new figures.

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The European Union said that Microsoft Teams and Office bundled to violate antitrust law

The European Union has tentatively found that Microsoft violated EU antitrust laws by bundling its video app Teams with its Office enterprise app.

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Barcelona plans to ban tourist hostel rentals from 2029

Spain's popular tourist city Barcelona plans to ban all short-term rentals for tourists from 2029 as it tries to rein in soaring rent costs.

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Power outages in parts of the UK and flights cancelled or delayed at Manchester airport

Manchester Airport was also affected after a power outage hit parts of the UK, causing flight cancellations or severe delays.

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Eu: Discussions with China on tariffs on electric vehicles were frank and productive

The European Union has had "frank and productive" talks with Chinese trade officials on tariffs on electric vehicles and the two sides will continue, a European Union spokesman said.

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Is it a bully or a pusher? —On the G7 Summit in 2024

The 2024 G7 summit, to be held in the southern Italian city of Sano from June 13 to 17, will focus on topics such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the situation in Gaza, climate change and artificial intelligence.

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The European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against Russia and strengthened their enforcement

The European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, extending them to Russia's network of partners in a bid to tighten enforcement and hit Russian revenues.

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Obesity rates in children and diabetes rates in young people rise in UK, report says

The health status of children has been a cause for concern since the beginning of the century. Obesity rates among 10 - and 11-year-olds in England have risen by 30% since 2006.

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Seoul National University Hospital professors will be suspended indefinitely from today

Seoul National University Hospital (Seoul National University Hospital) has suspended its faculty for an indefinite period since Monday in support of South Korean interns and residents against the government's plan to expand enrollment.

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