French voters are heading to the polls after President Emmanuel Macron called for unexpected parliamentary elections that could put the country on a new course.
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What to Watch For in France’s High-Stakes Elections
French voters are heading to the polls after President Emmanuel Macron called for unexpected parliamentary elections that could put the country on a new course.
France’s High-Stakes Elections Attract Strong Voter Turnout: What to Watch
Participation was unusually strong as voters headed to the polls for a parliamentary election that could put the country on a new course. Here’s what to watch for.
Why U.K.’s Young Voters Feel Forgotten by Politicians
Many young people in the northern English cities of Liverpool and Manchester say they feel disillusioned by politics.
Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage
The embattled Conservative Party is embroiled in investigations over whether some of its own staff members used insider knowledge to bet on the timing of the general election.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Personal Use
The country’s Supreme Court voted to remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana.
Nigel Farage, a Trump Ally and Brexiteer, Shakes Up U.K. Politics, Again
With his populist, anti-immigration campaign, Nigel Farage is once more shaking up Britain’s politics. Can he finally win a seat in the national Parliament?
Many Israelis Blame Hamas for Gaza Suffering, and Feel Little Sympathy
Despite being aware of the devastation in the enclave, many in Israel ask why they should show pity when Palestinians there showed none on Oct. 7.
Defiant Macron Predicts Chaos if France Succumbs to Extremes
The French president called on people of good will to come together to defend the Republic in the snap election he decided to call.
Defiant Macron Predicts Chaos if France Succumbs to Extremes
The French president called on people of good will to come together to defend the Republic in the snap election he decided to call.