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France began voting on July 7 in crucial runoff elections that could deliver a historic victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rally National party and its inward-looking, anti-immigration vision, or lead to a hanging parliament and years of political deadlock.French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a big gamble by dissolving Parliament and calling general elections after his centrist party suffered a crushing defeat in the June 9 European Parliament elections. The elections in the nuclear-armed country are almost certain to have implications for the war in Ukraine, international diplomacy and Europe’s economic stability, dealing a blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s…
Emergency work to close it is underway Levee collapse Beijing has pledged millions of dollars in relief funds to the province, which has been hit by weeks of torrential rains, landslides and other natural disasters, sparked by the flooding of China’s second-largest freshwater lake.As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, emergency workers had used gravel, stones and other materials to seal off a 65-metre (213-foot) section of the breached levee at Dongting Lake in Hunan province, local media reported.The dam in Tuanzhou town expanded from 10 metres (32 feet) early Friday morning to about 225 metres (800 feet) by Saturday afternoon,…
Like 8.5 million Brits, I’ve followed the Dry Jamwary tradition and started the year off by not drinking alcohol. Invigorated by a month of sleep-free sleep and intrigued by the idea, I spoke to Millie Gooch, founder of the Temperate Girls Association and Alcohol Change UK ambassador, to ask her if it’s possible to change your drinking habits for good.Then in February, I that It was a month of terrible hangovers, and since then I’ve tried everything from abstinence to fervently believing that hangovers are actually wonderful (hear me out on that one). But as a Libra, I need balance,…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz, who is now the chief selector for the national team, has come under fire for… Read More Former Pakistan fast bowler and now chief selector of the national team, Wahab Riaz, came under fire for his disappointing fielding performance in the World Championship of Legends match against India in Birmingham on Saturday. Riaz, who was Pakistan’s head selector for the recent ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas, was mercilessly criticised by Pakistani cricket fans for dropping a simple catch during the match. Read more NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler and now chief…
Reese Witherspoon has an impressive real estate portfolio, but she might have just discovered the dreamiest kitchen in it. In the latest episode of our Hollywood House Call series, the Home Edit team Legally Blonde We visited the actress’ Los Angeles home and were not only wowed by her impressively organized makeover, but also her sleek kitchen.Featuring deep blue hues throughout, her stylish space is a bold embrace of this year’s biggest color trend. Not only does it wrap around the modern navy blue kitchen cabinets, but the same hue can also be found on the windows, doors, and baseboards,…
Netherlands defender Nathan Ake says his team are “very close” to achieving their dream as they prepare to face England in the Euro 2024 semi-final.The Netherlands had to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday, but their biggest test may come against England.It will be familiar ground for Ake, who plays for Premier League club Manchester City, and he will be up against some of his club teammates.”I’m looking forward to it. There are a lot of players I know from the Premier League,” Ake said.”We know their individual abilities and it’s a semi-final so it will be…
By Dave McMenamin, ESPN staff writerJuly 7, 2024 1:39 AMcloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. He covered the Lakers and the NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-2014, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com from 2014-2018 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-2009.For the first time in more than a decade, LeBron James will be playing for less than his eligible maximum, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, allowing the Los Angeles Lakers to avoid salary-cap restrictions that could affect future team construction.The Lakers announced Saturday that James signed a two-year contract extension worth $101.35 million, giving him his 23rd season in the league and…
Today marks a key day in the 2024 French general election, as voting begins to decide the fate of Emmanuel Macron’s government. Polling institutes have predicted a victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in the first round on July 1, but experts have warned of the possibility of a political stalemate. Security has been stepped up across the country as the Paris Olympics draw near. The euro, which had been falling after President Macron announced surprise elections, rose sharply on Monday, Reuters reported. Macron’s defeat in the French parliamentary elections could be bad news for the country’s economy, but…
Near the end of April, sophomore shooting guard Rylan Griffen texted Joe Tipton with big news: he was transferring from Alabama to Kansas. Tipton, an On3 national basketball reporter, perked up at the notification. He’d been following Griffen’s journey since high school and now had a scoop in the heart of the transfer portal season. But this wasn’t free information. In exchange, Griffen had requested a “Tipton Edit,” the 25-year-old reporter’s social media graphic service, which would announce Griffen’s new team on Instagram by superimposing a Jayhawks uniform onto the 6′ 6″ star. The pair quickly began discussing the particulars,…
Suarez shows signs of fatigue as All-Star break approaches Originally posted on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaATLANTA — The Rangers’ Suarez has pitched nearly double the innings he did to this point last year. Is he feeling fatigued?The Phillies won 13 of Suarez’s first 14 games through mid-June, but lost three of their next four, including a 5-1 loss to the Braves on Saturday night to tie the weekend series at 1-1.”I think there’s probably a little bit of fatigue and I think it’s showing in all the players,” manager Rob Thomson said, “but I don’t think it’s something to be concerned…