Top 10 world news: French elections see high turnout; Iran arrests lawyer who criticised crackdown, and more
Top 10 world news
Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second roundof a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.
In other news, authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arresteda lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followedthe death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the policefor allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab properly.
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French elections 2024: High turnout in second round as far right eyes power
Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second roundof a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament.
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Iran arrests lawyer who criticised crackdown following Mahsa Amini's death
Authorities in Iran on Sunday (July 7) arresteda lawyer who publicly criticised the government crackdown in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Massive unrest followedthe death of the 22-year-old Amini, who was detained by the policefor allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab.
Madras HC rejects plea seeking burial of slain TN BSP chief Armstrong in party officepremises
A writ petition urging that K Armstrong, the state president of the Tamil Nadu BSP, be buried at the party's officewas denied by the Madras High Court on Sunday (July 7).
Gaza war: Israeli protesters push for truce deal, block roads in Tel Aviv
Hundreds of Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv on Sunday (July 7), pushing for a truce deal in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The protesters demanded that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shouldsecure a hostage deal with Hamas.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra booked for derogatory social media post on NCW chief
The Delhi Police on Sunday (July 7) filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra over her derogatory social media post on National Commission for Women (NCW) Chief Rekha Sharma.
‘Rigged interview?’: Biden’s team provided questions in advance to radio hosts
US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has come under the cosh yet again after last month's debate debacle. Reports have claimed that Biden's team provided a list of questions in advance to theradio hostwho interviewed the president as he attempted to undo the damage to his presidential nomination.
Who is Jordan Bardella? Far-right leader poised to become France's youngest PM
As France on Sunday (Jul7) holds its potentially 'seismic' snap legislative elections, far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella looks poised to become the prime minister. This significant feat at the young age of 28 depends onhis party securing a majority, which, as per exit polls, is a huge possibility.
China plans to use drones to blockade Taiwan after US unveils 'Hellscape' strategy
The Chinese military has claimed that it has the capability to impose and maintain a blockade on an island, solely using drones. The claim has been made in a peer-reviewed paper in theChinese academic journal Command Control & Simulation, published last month.
ZIM vs IND, 2nd T20 T20I: India level series after Abhishek's record ton
India came back strongly in the second T20I against Zimbabwe to equal the five-match series 1-1 with a dominating 100runs win on Sunday (Jul 7). The 2024 T20 World Cup champions were handed a shock loss in the first T20I on Saturday.
Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau dies at 63 due to cancer
Oscar-winning film producer Jon Landau died on Friday, July 5. He was 63. According to reports, the cause of death was cancer. Landau is survived by his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie. He is also survived by his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.
