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France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun. The far right leads preelection polls 30 Jun 2024 - 02:08 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron leaves the voting booth prior to cast his vote in the first round of parliamentary elections at a polling station in Le Touquet, northern France on June 30, 2024. Photo by Yara Nardi / POOL / AFP.
Caribbean braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl 30 Jun 2024 - 02:00 pm
Car line up at a gas station before hurricane Beryl lands in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)
Heavy bombardment continues in Gaza City's Shujaiya for fourth day 30 Jun 2024 - 01:57 pm
A man walks near a building damaged during Israeli bombardment in Rafah, on the southern Gaza Strip on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Eyad Baba / AFP)
Two dead, one missing after Swiss landslide: police 30 Jun 2024 - 12:54 pm
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Paramilitary forces attack a city under military control in central Sudan, opening a new front 30 Jun 2024 - 12:54 pm
Sudanese fleeing the southeastern town of Sennar after an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on nearby Jebel Moyain, arrive on June 28, 2024. Photo by AFP.
One dead, five injured in France wedding hall attack 30 Jun 2024 - 12:43 pm
Police officers are at work on the site of a shooting that occured overnight during a wedding party in Thionville, eastern France, on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Jean-Christophe Verhaegen / AFP)
Japan to launch new 3D banknotes on July 3 30 Jun 2024 - 11:58 am
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Short fuses in Egypt as blackouts stretch into sweltering summer 30 Jun 2024 - 11:32 am
A picture taken on June 28, 2024 in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, shows Egyptian high school students keeping cool by studying in the Alexandria Library, as Egypt began implementing planned power cuts. (Photo by Hazem Gouda / AFP)
France votes in snap polls as far right eyes power 30 Jun 2024 - 10:34 am
A French citizen prepares to cast his vote in the first round of parliamentary elections in Brussels, on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Nicolas Maeterlinck / BELGA / AFP)
Haiti PM visits US, to meet with White House official 29 Jun 2024 - 06:22 pm
A person runs after stealing equipment from stores near the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on June 28, 2024. (Photo by Clarens SIFFROY / AFP)
Four Palestinians martyred in Israeli raid on central Gaza 29 Jun 2024 - 06:01 pm
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German AfD party re-elects leaders after election gains, opponents protest 29 Jun 2024 - 05:36 pm
Re-elected co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party Alice Weidel smiles during the party congress of the the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Essen, on June 29, 2024. (Photo by VOLKER HARTMANN / AFP)
No epidemics, public-health emergencies in China's flood-hit areas official 29 Jun 2024 - 04:50 pm
Changsha: This photo shows the rising water level of a river in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 24, 2024. On Monday, Changsha of central China's Hunan Province saw 15 waterlogged roads after intense rain. The city has launched a Level III emergency response for Floods. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)
Canadian airline WestJet cancels at least 150 flights following surprise strike by mechanics 29 Jun 2024 - 04:01 pm
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Fourteen killed in Nigeria after truck driver 'lost control' 29 Jun 2024 - 03:54 pm
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Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced 29 Jun 2024 - 03:51 pm
People look for salvageable items following an Israeli raid on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Eyad Baba / AFP)
Voting begins in Mauritanian presidential election 29 Jun 2024 - 03:42 pm
A voter prepares to mark his ballot at a voting station in Nouakchott on June 29, 2024. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP)
Russian judokas to boycott Paris Olympics 29 Jun 2024 - 02:50 pm
(Files) This general view shows the headquarters of International Olympic Committee. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)