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How does France’s election work and what comes next?
The first round of parliamentary elections could see the country’s first far-right government since the Second World War – or no majority emerging.
US poised to send billion-dollar package of military aid to Ukraine
The decision on Tuesday comes after months of frustration, with bitterly divided members of Congress deadlocked over the funding.
Biden will send Ukraine weapons once Senate approves aid package, says Zelensky
Ukraine is awaiting US Senate approval after the House of Representatives approved the 95 billion dollar package.
Vice president breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes
The previous record-holder was John C Calhoun, who cast 31 tie-breaking votes during his eight years as vice president, from 1825 to 1832.
Democrat Joe Manchin not seeking re-election in heavily Republican West Virginia
The senator’s decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the seat as they fight to keep control of the Senate next year.
US politicians approve £12bn aid for Israel but link it to government cuts
The move by new Speaker Mike Johnson was seen as a challenge to President Joe Biden.
Threat of US government shutdown ends as Congress passes temporary funding
President Joe Biden has signed the bill which will fund the government until November 17.
McCarthy pivots to 45-day plan relying on Democratic help to prevent shutdown
Senators also are at work in a rare weekend session.
US government shutdown looks certain after hard-right Republicans reject plan
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch bid to keep the federal government temporarily open was blocked by fellow Republicans.
US senator faces bribery charges after gold bars and cash found hidden in home
Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted follow a years-long investigation.