Big win for far-right in first round of French elections

Big win for far-right in first round of French elections

The far-right National Rally has dominated the first round of voting in French parliamentary elections. According to exit polls the anti-immigration party secured 34 percent of the vote while the left-wing coalition won roughly 28 percent. Emmanuel Macron's centrists came third. The French President is urging voters to unite to block a National Rally majority in the runoff election on July 7th. William Denselow reports from Paris.

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World

U.S Supreme Court due to rule on Trump immunity case

The US Supreme Court is expected to give its ruling on Monday on the case concerning Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. The former US President faces four charges related to attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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South Africa

Johannesburg Residents Experience Minor Earthquake

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services says some residents experienced an earthquake of around magnitude three Saturday night. Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says the tremor was felt in several areas, including Soweto, Roodepoort, Naturena and Kibler Park:

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Namibia

NamWater Engages Stakeholders for Water Infrastructure Development

NamWater is actively conducting stakeholder engagements in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions to ensure a reliable water supply through infrastructure development across the country, according to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata.

July 1, 2024 17

Namibia

Murder-Suicide, Reckless Driving and Armed Robbery Mark The Past Weekend

On Friday, the country witnessed three significant criminal incidents. At 2am in Ehafo Village, Elia Shitongeni Hamukwaya, 38, allegedly killed his girlfriend, Emilia Nangombe, 34, before hanging himself near his family homestead. Later, at around 3pm in Otjiwarongo, a 48-year-old taxi driver collided with a 51-year-old cyclist, causing minor to moderate injuries. The police reports indicates that the day ended with an armed robbery passed 9pm at the Orange River […]

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Uncategorized

United Nations confirmeds the risk of widespread famine in Sudan

The United Nations on Thursday confirmed the risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war. In its latest report on Sudan, UN experts say over half the population face "crisis" conditions. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

June 28, 2024 11

World

Portion of Delhi airport terminal collapses killing one and injuring several

At least one person was killed and six injured after a portion of Delhi's international airport terminal collapsed due to torrential rainfall. Officials say some supporting columns, along with the roof, gave way. Travel's been disrupted at the affected terminal, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Namibia

Namibia to Introduce Visas on Arrival for Non-Exempt Countries from April 2025

Starting April 1next year, Namibia will implement visas on arrival for citizens of countries that have not reciprocated visa exemption policies. This decision, approved by Namibia's Cabinet, aims to regulate entry and applies to visitors who can either apply online or obtain visas upon arrival. The move follows Namibia's recent resolution to enforce entry visa requirements on countries that do not reciprocate its visa exemption policy, as announced by Information, […]

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World

Biden struggles during TV Debate

U.S President, Biden has struggled at times as he and Donald Trump clashed over immigration and foreign policy in the first TV debate of the US presidential race. They took questions on issues including economic policy, the war in Ukraine and abortion ahead of November's election. There was no audience, and microphones were muted when it wasn't that candidate's time to speak. Biden stumbled in his answers on a number […]

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