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Far-right French president no certainty despite rise of extremes

Far-right French president no certainty despite rise of extremes

France's local elections show the appeal of political extremes is growing in France, but Marine Le Pen's far-right party is not necessarily poised to win the presidency next year when Emmanuel Macron must step down, analysts said Monday. Leftists held onto France's biggest

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

In 2024, Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance among nearly all groups of voters from four years earlier. Trump’s growth among Hispanic voters was especially notable, increasing by more than 10 points from 2020 to 2024, at least according to exit polls. This led to a considerable amount of

Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state

Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state

The U.S. and Cuban governments have been at odds since the conclusion of the Cuban Revolution 67 years ago. Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of

France ex-PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88

France ex-PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said on Monday. Jospin -- who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before being overtaken by the far right in presidential polls

France's leftists win mayoral elections in largest cities

France's leftists win mayoral elections in largest cities

Leftists retained control of France's three largest cities while the far right failed to take any major urban centres in Sunday's municipal elections, closely watched for an indication of next year's presidential race. The far right sees 2027 as its best chance yet to

Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote

Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as results put his party just slightly ahead of the conservatives. Golob took over from Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa as a political newcomer in 2022, leading a three-party centre-left coalition in

Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff

Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff

Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said. Trump announced the extraordinary move in a social media post Sunday morning, sending officials racing