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Jean-Luc Mélenchon tells supporters he is “immensely relieved” as exit polls show a lead for his left-wing alliance. Source link

2 days agoBy Mike Wendling, BBC News, Madison, WisconsinDemocratic voters chime in on Biden’s ability to run for officeThe hundreds of die-hard Democrats who turned out to see Joe Biden in Wisconsin on Friday didn’t need much convincing.The US president received an enthusiastic response to his loudly delivered remarks at the rally in Madison, especially when he attacked his Republican rival Donald Trump.But as some major Democratic donors and lawmakers call on Mr Biden to exit the presidential race, even some of his most ardent supporters here in Madison are keeping an open mind about whether he might be replaced – and…

At least 16 people have been killed in an air strike on a school in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said. Dozens more were injured in the attack on the building which was sheltering displaced people at Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Video from the scene shows adults and children screaming in a smoke-filled street covered in dust and rubble, as they run to help the wounded. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck several “terrorists operating in structures located in the area of Al-Jaouni School”. Eyewitnesses told the BBC that…

It was the moment when millions of football fans held their breath.England’s place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals had come down to a penalty shootout against Switzerland. People watched at home, in pubs and in… London’s Old Vic Theatre. James Corden’s play, The Constituent, was due to start at the same time last night as the penalties. But instead of ploughing on with the show, Corden went on stage and watched the sporting drama with the audience and his fellow cast members. Videos show him kneeling down, watching the game on his tablet and talking the crowd through each kick…

2 hours agoBy Toby Luckhurst, BBC News, LondonGetty ImagesThe Tokyo governor, Yuriko Koike, wins a third termTokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is certain to win a third consecutive term in Sunday’s gubernatorial election, according to exit polls.The 71-year-old first female governor of Japan’s most populous city, will secure her position for another four years.Her victory will be a relief for struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who backed the 71-year-old to win a third term.She was elected in 2016, and won her second term in 2020. The conservative governor successfully guided the city through the coronavirus pandemic and…

Thousands of people have been demonstrating against mass tourism in Barcelona.Footage filmed in the Spanish city over the weekend shows diners in popular tourist areas being squirted with water pistols and crowds of protesters chanting “tourists go home”. The mayor of Barcelona recently pledged to eliminate short-term tourist lets in the city within five years. Source link

Spain’s famous San Fermin festival has kicked off with thousands cramming into Pamplona’s main square for the lighting of the ‘chupinazo’ firecracker. Many festival goers will take part in the ‘running of the bulls’ over the coming days, the controversial centrepiece of the week-long event. Crowds cheered “long live Saint Fermin” as they danced, drank and sung at the opening of the festival on Saturday. Source link

13 minutes agoBy Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporterGetty ImagesThe actor described the film as ‘incredibly personal’ Before Simon Pegg was Tom Cruise’s right hand man in Mission Impossible he was known for his British comedy hits. Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End are called The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy due to their repeated references about the ice cream. And like with any cult classic there are calls for sequels and reboots, especially with Shaun of the Dead marking its twentieth birthday this year. But Pegg, who wrote the film with director Edgar Wright, said the pair would be “incensed”.…

US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced he is retiring from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.Cena made the surprise announcement to fans during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. The 47-year-old, who made his move into acting 18 years ago, said his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour. Cena is often regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and achieved world champion status 16 times since joining WWE in 2001. “Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” he…

58 minutes agoBy Huw Thomas, Business Correspondent, BBC Wales News • Nick Bourne, BBC NewsPort Talbot’s Tata steel plant future a ‘major priority’ – ReynoldsThe UK government’s new business secretary has said “job guarantees” will form part of the negotiations with steel giant Tata about its Port Talbot site.Jonathan Reynolds said there was “a better deal available” on the future of the plant, but said newer technologies would employ fewer people.The previous Conservative government agreed a £500m rescue package to help keep the plant open and shift to greener production methods, but 2,800 UK jobs would still be lost.Mr Reynolds said he and Prime Minister…