As results of elections to the EU Parliament's role in the jitters and tremors become all too visible with big gains for the far right. Now first predictions show that the center-right European People's party has strengthened its majority at the top of the list.

French President dissolves parliament; Far-right gains in Germany, Italy and Austria

High election drama in Europe as results of elections to the EU parliament came in. A decided highlight has been with big Gams for the far right virtually across the board with some big shockers for many at the top of the list, French president Emanuel Macron dissolved his country's Parliament called Snap elections.

EU election results: Far-right parties in France, Italy, Germany and Austria on top

EU election results: Setback for Macron in France; Scholz in Germany

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) dropped fresh footage of the military operation which led to the rescue of four hostages. The Israeli military on Saturday (June 8) said that they rescued four hostages - identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv from Gaza - in a “complex daytime operation”.

Morning brief: Israel drops rescue operation footage; North Korea sends more trash balloons to South; and more

Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.

Biden and Macron celebrate US-French ties, show support for Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire deal

After commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day French president Emanuel Macron welcomed the US President Joe Biden in Paris. Their visit began with a ceremony at the iconic Arc de Triomphe where the leaders paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

French President Macron welcomes US President Biden in Paris

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Europe was once again "at a crossroads" eight decades after the D-Day landings in World War II, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as "our common enemy" in a speech to the French National Assembly.

NATO vs Russia: Macron to send warplanes to Ukraine despite Putin's "big warning"

Russia said on Thursday it had detained a Frenchman suspected of gathering information about the Russian military, an incident French President Emmanuel Macron described as part of a campaign of disinformation by Moscow.

Russia arrests French scholar suspected of collecting intelligence

Left-wing parties in the Netherlands were projected to have narrowly won the most votes in the election for European Parliament, although nationalist Geert Wilders' anti-immigration party made the largest gains.

Dutch left-wing holds off surging Wilders in tight EU election

On June 6, 1944, 80 years to the day, Allied forces landed on the beaches of German-occupied France. World leaders including US President Joe Biden and British monarch King Charles III commemorated D-Day's 80th anniversary and expressed a 'profound sense of gratitude' to veterans. Britain paid tribute on Wednesday to those who took part in D-Day, promising to "always remember" the sacrifices made by the Allied soldiers who invaded France by sea and air to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.

D-day 80th anniversary: Biden's big message on D-Day commemoration

French President Emanuel Macron has urged Europe to defend themselves better against enemies and not just depend on the US at a ceremony in the German city of Dresden. Watch in for more details!

French President addresses youth in Germany's Dresden

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a bilateral cabinet meeting as the European Union's two biggest powers seek to show unity ahead of next month's EU parliamentary elections.

Emmanuel Macron visits Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years

President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (May 23) police reinforcements in New Caledonia would remain as long as required. Macron arrived in the Pacific island in order to try to end deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform.

New Caledonia unrest: Macron says troops will stay for as long as needed

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a Police official.

New Caledonia: Clashes continue in French overseas territory, France sends troop to diffuse unrest

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Caledonia riots: Macron holds cabinet meet - Zelensky cancels Spain & Portugal visit - Top Hezbollah Commander killed in Lebanon - Thailand: Royal reform activist dies in custody

Zelensky cancels upcoming international trips | IDF eliminates Hezbollah Commander

Caledonia riots: Macron holds cabinet meet | Thailand activist dies in custtody

On his state visit to Paris, Chinese President Xi Jinping received two bottles of Cognac from his French counterpart Macron. What does it signify? Is Macron trying to woo Xi?

Gravitas | Does Chinese President Xi Jinping love Cognac?

On his first visit to the EU in five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and the European Commission President, Ursula Von Der Leyen. Xi Jinping lauded China's ties with France as a model for the international community at opening of Paris talks. Watch in for more details!

Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years; after France, Xi to visit Serbia & Hungary

Xi Jinping in France: Xi's visit to France marks 60 years of China-France diplomatic ties

China's President Xi Jinping kicked off a two-day state visit at the French presidential palace on Monday (May 6), with discussions expected to centre on trade disputes and diplomatic initiatives to persuade Beijing to exert its influence to encourage Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine.

Macron prioritises trade and Ukraine talks as China’s Xi Jinping visits France

Chinese president, Xi Jinping, is set to visit Europe next week for the first time in five years. Xi will be visiting France, Hungary and Serbia during his tour.

Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary, Serbia as EU trade tariff dispute heats up

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is all set to "open the debate" about the role nuclear weapons play in a common European defence. "I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments," the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA.

Macron says ready to 'open debate' on role of nuclear weapons in European defence

As the European Parliament heads for polls next month the French President Emmanuel macron is taking a more stronger approach in European politics claiming that Europe could actually die. Watch in for more details!

French President Macron warns Europe 'can die,' appeals for stronger & integrated European defences

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Macron warns: Europe is mortal - Russia: ATACMS will have no impact - UK child alcohol abuse tops charts - Iran confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence - EC looks into MCC violations by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi

Macron warns: Europe is mortal | Russia: ATACMS will have no impact

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