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Macron snap election leaves rivals stunned after EU vote

France's political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally.

World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit

For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service.

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek continues title defence; Casper Ruud, Elena Rybakina also in action

Defending champion Iga Swiatek says she is not concerned by records as she continues her bid for a third French Open win in four years.

Flight cancellations: Children and teachers stranded abroad as school starts

Ben, 17, was due home on Saturday in plenty of time to take his maths GCSE on Tuesday, but after a cancelled flight and a frantic scrabble for train tickets, he will only just make it.