Russia blasted the main children's hospital in Kyiv with a missile in broad daylight on Monday and rained missiles down on other cities across Ukraine, killing at least 41 civilians in the deadliest wave of air strikes for months.
His party's top position gives him a credible claim to be France's next prime minister. But his hopes of dragging France sharply leftward appear dead after mainstream party chiefs quickly ruled out forming a coalition.
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, arrives at party headquarters in Paris, July 8, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier French political leaders from the left-wing bloc that came first in Sunday's legislative election said they intended to govern according to their high-spending programme, but centrists said they should play a role as the left lacked a majority.
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President Joe Biden vowed to push on with his re-election bid on Monday, dismissing the concerns of some fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill and donors that his persistence could cost their party the White House and Congress in the Nov. 5 U.S. election.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have pledged to return more migrants to their home countries, with differing approaches as immigration has emerged as a top issue in the coming U.S. election rematch.
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Unable to get married legally in Japan, same-sex couples are celebrating their special bond in a unique way.
Emotions ran high for Novak Djokovic on Monday as he angrily lashed out at Wimbledon fans following his three-set demolition job over young Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round, while it was game over for a previously indestructible Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic waves to the crowd after winning his fourth-round match, July 8, 2024. REUTERS/Paul Childs







