July 6, 2025, 6:44 p.m.

What will happen in France after the election?

France has been plunged into unprecedented uncertainty after no party won an outright majority in the second round of the National Assembly election.

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French voters are expected to turn out in high numbers

French voters are turning out in force for the second round of Sunday's National Assembly election, with turnout likely to be the highest in years.

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Where does a leftward Britain go from here

After 14 years of Conservative rule, Britain's sudden political turn has attracted global attention.

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Britain's new defence secretary's pledge: The pros and cons of military support for Ukraine

On July 7, the new British Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, made an important commitment during a visit to Odessa when he announced increased military support for Ukraine and unveiled a detailed aid package.

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Portugal: A New Hotspot for Technological Talents

In today's globalized economic environment, the flow of technical talents has become one of the key factors in national competitiveness.

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There was a lot of fake and hate information on social media during the UK election

At least 10 social media accounts suspected to be operated by bots are spreading false and hateful messages through tens of thousands of posts, with an estimated 150 million views, as British politics gears up for elections, according to an investigation by an NGO.

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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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