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Macron calls snap elections in France as far-right support makes gains in European polls

The French president Emmanuel Macron has called elections on 30 June and 7 July, after exit polls show his party is set to be trounced by National Rally in the European elections. Also: Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits the emergency government, and tributes are paid to the popular TV presenter Dr Michael Mosley who was found dead on the Greek island of Symi.

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  Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from British prison after 14-year l…

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  UNICEF says millions of children going hungry in Sudan

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  At least 20 dead in church and synagogue attacks in southern Russia

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  Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

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  Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

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  The Happy Pod: Knitted together by an unloved sweater

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  Jail sentences for members of Hinduja family

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  Kenyan police accused of excessive force in anti-tax demos

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  US says it is working hard to avoid conflict with China

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  New clashes in Kenya over planned tax rises

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  Investigation highlights abuses of students at the height of the Syrian ci…

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  Putin and Kim sign new defence pact

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  Biden to give legal status to half a million undocumented spouses of US ci…

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  North Korea prepares for President Putin's arrival

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  Maryland pardons tens of thousands of people of cannabis convictions

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  Netanyahu disbands his War Cabinet