Now playing Next Europe News French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war' Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below. 25/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Regional governor reacts after 20 killed by militants in Russia More than 15 police officers and several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, were killed by armed militants in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan on Sunday, its governor Sergei Melikov said in a video statement early Monday. 24/06/2024
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Now playing Next No Comment War can't stop Ukrainian tradition Despite ongoing war, Ukrainians celebrated midsummer, Ivana Kupala on Sunday, marking their third summer of conflict. 24/06/2024
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Now playing Next United Kingdom UK housing crisis top issue for voters ahead of election More than 300,000 people in the UK have no permanent housing on any given night, including those who are sleeping on the streets, living in cars, staying in hostels or temporarily seeking help from family and friends, recent research shows. 24/06/2024