The Independent

Violent clashes erupted on the streets of France after a shock win for the country’s left-wing coalition blocked the far-right from taking power in the country’s snap general election.Protesters could be seen launching flares, setting e-bikes on fire and clashing with police as thousands of officers were deployed across France.Follow live election updates hereIt comes after the left-wing New Popular Front won 182 seats, followed by president Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Together alliance on 168 and the far-right National Rally in third with 143 seats - in a bitter blow for Marine Le Pen’s party.National Rally had held a commanding lead...

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The Associated Press

The French military has built a huge temporary camp for 4,500 soldiers in the southeast of Paris, as it gears up to play a vital role in the massive security operation for the Olympic Games, which open on July 26. (AP video: John Leicester) PARIS (AP) — A French soldier was stabbed outside a big train station in Paris on Monday and the attacker was arrested, officials said, while the city is under a high security alert 11 days before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. The soldier was hospitalized with a shoulder blade injury, but was not in life-threatening condition, and the motive for the attack was under investigation, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. An investigation was opened into attempted murder, and the suspect’s identity was being confirmed, the prosecutor’s office said. Authorities did not suspect terrorism as a motive at this stage, according to the national counterterrorism prosecutor’s office. 

Attacker stabs and wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of the Olympics

The death has been reported of the composer Edith Lejet, Emeritus Professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. She died today, in the week of her 83rd birthday. A winner of the Grand Prix de Rome, Lejet composed numerous works that conformed to...

Death of a French composer

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government by the end of the day, two government sources said, following an inconclusive snap election, but they would stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is appointed.

French government expected to resign on Tuesday but stay on in caretaker capacity

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Exploring European markets is a tasty way to experierence new cultures through food. That's why we seek out food markets as soon as we arrive in a European city - both to get the lay of the land and to stock up on tasty treats like olives and charcuterie. Sometimes we linger to eat a morning meal or an afternoon snack depending on our hunger level and the time of day.

20 Epic European Markets

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

ABC News

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is featuring loads of amazing deals on TVs from Samsung, LG, Hisense and more.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: TV deals from Samsung, LG, Hisense and more

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A tour guide in Bruges was pushed off a bridge in front of a horrified group of tourists for “destroying” the city’s cultural heritage by sitting down.Pascal Gerritsen, a 31-year-old Dutch tour guide, was sent plunging into the Dijver Canal when an unidentified man on a bicycle shoved him off his perch on St Bonifacius Bridge.Gerritsen said: “When I was sitting on the bridge, someone popped up behind me and pushed me into the water using both his hands”, reported VRT News.A man who called himself the “Masked Lover of Architecture” told VRT  that he is the one who...

Vigilante pushes Bruges tour guide into canal for ‘setting bad example’

MarketRealist

The Titian masterpiece that depicts Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus has an incredible history.

Renaissance-era Titian masterpiece found at London bus stop could sell for $32 million

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Kaysville, UT

A missing Utah teen and her two cousins have been found safe, nearly two weeks after they disappeared in Mexico, the FBI said in a statement to ABC News. Elizabeth Gonzalez, 14, and her two cousins, Sofia Mailen Moreno Zamora, 6, and Regina Moreno Zamora, 4, disappeared on June 30, while Gonzalez was in Mexico City visiting family, authorities said.

American teen, 2 cousins missing in Mexico found safe

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Bingwa Thomas, 72, from Kansas City, bought a cheap old house in Southern Italy’s Latronico, hoping that that Italy’s laid-back lifestyle will help him live longer.

He bought a cheap house in Italy to improve his life expectancy

Ohio State

Former President Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, placing a young, ideological ally alongside him on the Republican 2024 ticket.

Trump picks JD Vance as 2024 running mate

Thanks to National Ice Cream Day, scoop shops and some of your freezer aisle favorites will be serving up deals on delicious frozen treats to celebrate the sweet occasion. The refrain from a hit 1920s jingle, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream," may still ring true for fans of all ages of the beloved dessert, but there's no need to scream since brands are openly offering plenty of promotions this July 21st.

Here's the scoop for freebies and discounts on frozen treats this National Ice Cream Day

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Los Angeles, CA

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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French sports minister takes a dip in the Seine ahead of Paris Olympics

PARIS -- French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra took a symbolic dip in the Seine on Saturday in a bid to ease concerns about water quality before...

French sports minister takes a dip in the Seine ahead of Paris Olympics

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