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BEIJING (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will make a surprise visit to China on Monday after visiting Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.”Peace Mission 3.0″ was the caption Orban posted on social media platform X early Monday morning to a photo of himself disembarking from a plane in Beijing, where he was greeted by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying and other government officials.Orban then met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, state broadcaster CCTV reported.Orban posted a photo on Facebook of himself shaking hands with Xi and wrote that “the…

PARIS — France’s left-wing New Popular Front coalition and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance thwarted a far-right victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking one of the biggest political upsets in recent French history.The result was a major defeat for Marine Le Pen’s populist, anti-immigration National Rally party, which had hoped Sunday would be the final step in its transformation from an extreme neo-fascist group into a mainstream political force.French voters, who cast their ballots in large numbers on Sunday, appeared to surprise their country’s lawmakers by backing a left-wing and centre-right party, which unexpectedly came in first and second…

Kings’ DeRozan jackpot a bright spot for Sacramento. Originally published on NBC Sports Bay AreaOn a clear July night, in 106-degree temperatures, Kings fans paraded through the DoCo area just outside Golden 1 Center.As the doors finally opened on Saturday for the California Classic match between the Kings and the Chinese national team, fans’ eyes, ears and hearts also opened.Rumors have been flying around town for over 24 hours about a possible big-name star acquisition, but being a Kings fan means staying on high alert for any and all NBA rumors.In recent years, the value of “we hear” and “we…

CHICAGO — After Sunday’s Chicago street race, drivers had this to say:Alex Bowman — Winner: “Blake (Harris) made the decision that he never thought the rain tires would work in dry conditions, so I’m really proud of this No. 48 Arai Chevrolet team. I made a big mistake earlier, ripping the whole front left of the car off and ruining someone else’s day. That was a mistake on my part that I can’t forgive. We’ve had a lot of mistakes lately, so I’m happy to come out here and win another trophy for the team. … I’m really proud of…

WARNING: The following contains sensitive content: Ksenia Didik, a 21-year-old from Russia, spoke about falling victim to “Looksmax,” a social media trend that encourages people to dramatically change their appearance. Ksenia Didik, a 21-year-old from Russia, spoke about falling into the “looks max” obsession. (Ksenia Didik A young woman speaks out about the disturbing world of “lookmaxing” and the dangerous “incel” extremism at its roots. Ksenia Didik, a 21-year-old from Russia, is urging people to be careful about “addictive” internet trends, after falling for them as a teenager. Simply put, “looksmaxing” means altering your appearance to meet certain beauty standards.…

President Emmanuel Macron was due to launch an effort on July 8 to steer France out of its most severe political instability in decades after elections saw the left defeat the far right, with neither group winning an absolute majority.President Macron’s parliamentary elections, held three years ahead of schedule in an attempt to reshape the political world, have left France without a clear path to forming a new government just three weeks before the Paris Olympics.Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is due to submit his resignation to President Macron on July 8 but has also made clear he is prepared to…

Paris: France’s left-wing coalition won the most seats in crucial parliamentary elections on Sunday, thwarting a far-right advance but falling short of a majority, leaving the European Union pillar and Olympic host country facing the startling prospect of a hanging parliament and political paralysis.The political turmoil is destabilizing markets and the French economy, the EU’s second-largest, and could have far-reaching implications for the Ukraine war, international diplomacy and European economic stability.Following a surge in far-right support in France’s European Parliament elections, President Emmanuel Macron called elections for June 9, saying a renewed appeal to voters would provide “clarity.”On almost every…

WASHINGTON: At least five Democratic lawmakers said on Sunday they believe President Joe Biden should step down from the US presidential election scheduled for November 5, according to multiple reports.Sens. Jerry Nadler, Mark Takano, Joe Morrell, Ted Lieu and Adam Smith expressed their views on this point during a Democratic conference call designed to discuss Biden’s dismal performance in the June 27 debate in Atlanta against Republican rival Donald Trump.Biden himself has described his performance as a “bad night.” His approval ratings are falling and colleagues in his own party are beginning to question his health and ability to run…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Associated Press) — President Joe Biden He urged his supporters to unite during a series of stops in Pennsylvania on Sunday, but some leading Democrats privately suggested his election loss meant it was time to give up on his reelection bid. The doubts grow deeper As to whether he is fit for another term. “I know I look like I’m 40,” the 81-year-old Biden joked, “but I’ve been doing this a long time.” Speaking at a rousing service in front of sun-soaked stained-glass windows at Philadelphia’s Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, the 81-year-old Biden said he…

Kawhi Leonard missed the end of the season and part of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round playoff game because of an injury, but the team said it isn’t concerned about him playing for the U.S. Olympic team. “Not really,” Leonard told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “They were positive about the situation, so yeah, they weren’t too worried about it.” Leonard played in 68 games during the 2023-24 season before suffering a knee injury in April. Leonard has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, especially the past few seasons, struggling with injuries in each of the past three seasons, missing most…