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France’s overseas territories launch elections in the most important elections in France for a decade. Voting got underway in France’s overseas territories Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections that could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power for the first time. Jules Kounde delivers a message on the elections. France’s overseas territories launch elections Turnout in French elections is France is at 65.5%. The turnout is at 40 year high as French people are determined to cast their vote. French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France’s trajectory and see the…

French voters are embracing democracy the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French elections. French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. Turnout estimated at 65.5% in French Elections President Macron dissolved the National Assembly on June 9 after the far-right National Rally hammered his centrist alliance in the European elections. The turnout in mainland France was estimated at 65.5%, according to pollster Ipsos Talan, significantly higher than the 47.5% turnout recorded in 2022. Some polling stations close in France At 6pm local time, the Some polling stations…

Greece fighting dozens of wildfires that sparked overnight causing major disruption for residents and holidaymakers. A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come. A wildfire ignited Saturday afternoon in the area of Mount Parnitha, known as “the lungs of Athens”, was controlled Saturday evening with the help of reinforcements from the regions of Thessaly, Epirus, and Central Macedonia, as well as volunteer firefighters. The Greeks are bracing themselves for another summer of heat and wildfires. Facing another summer of battles with wildfires. The wildfire…

France election 2024: Far right France election results – Le Pen’s National Rally party looks to make history France is voting in a parliamentary election that could be historic, with the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, closer to power than ever. This follows their recent victory in the European elections. In response, President Emmanuel Macron called for a national vote, surprising the country. With 49 million voters expected to turn out in high numbers, the polls will close in major cities at 20:00 (18:00 GMT), with the first exit polls released shortly…

30/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – Round of 16 – Last 16 Venue: VELTINS-Arena Kick-off: 5 pm Where to watch? Live on ITV 1 – and stream via ITVX. UEFA Euro 2024: Is England vs Slovakia On TV? Where to watch England vs Slovakia? What’s the England team news? Having successfully navigated the group stage, England now advances to the knockout rounds of Euro 2024, with a match against Slovakia set for Sunday. The showdown in Gelsenkirchen will determine which team secures a coveted spot in the quarter-finals, where Switzerland awaits the victor. MATCH PREVIEW ‘England look for redemption amid…

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Sunday 30/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Last 16 England vs Slovakia (17:00) Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX Spain vs Georgia (20:00)  Live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX

The Sunday papers focus on the final stretch of the general election campaign with the papers declaring who they think should be in No 10 come July 4. 

Most of the papers declare their endorsements for either Labour or Conservatives – but some papers – The Sun and The i most notably, offer no endorsement to either party.

The Euro 2024 clash between Germany and Denmark was temporarily halted midway through the first-half as a huge storm hit Dortmund. English referee Michael Oliver ordered both teams off the pitch after 34 minutes with lightning flashing over the Westfalenstadion as thunder boomed across the city on Saturday night. Play was paused for 23 minutes before players were allowed to return to the pitch with Germany going onto clinch a 2-0 victory to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. The last 16 tie was goalless when play was suspended. Drenched players from both sides briefly watched on…

Austria star Andreas Weimann has aimed a dig at Manchester United who are ‘looking worse’ after not giving Ralf Rangnick enough time at Old Trafford. Rangnick was brought in as interim head coach following United’s decision to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in December 2021. The club had planned to keep the German on in a consultancy role for two years after his spell in the dugout as an advisor to Erik ten Hag, who took the reins in May 2022. Those plans were abandoned, however, with Rangnick taking the Austria national team job. Despite losing their opening game at Euro…

Wayne Rooney says Gareth Southgate ‘killed’ two England players during the Three Lions’ underwhelming group stage at Euro 2024. England travelled to Germany as favourites to win the Euros and bring home the nation’s first major trophy in men’s football since 1966. But confidence began to fade during an uninspiring group stage in which England laboured to a 1-0 victory over Serbia and failed to beat Denmark and Slovenia. Much criticism has been aimed at Southgate for his tactics and Three Lions legend Rooney believes he ‘killed’ Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher by throwing them both into midfield before quickly…