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The EU gains of the Far Right Conventional powers are rattled by Parliament, prompting Macron to announce early elections.

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With significant gains in parliamentary seats, far-right groups rocked the established powers in the European Union, handily defeating French President Emmanuel Macron, who called early legislative elections.

The results of the European Parliament election on Monday indicated a strong tilt to the right in the 27-nation bloc’s parliamentary membership. However, some votes were still being counted. Giorgia Meloni, the premier of Italy, more than doubled the number of assembly seats held by her party. And even though a controversy involving candidates plagued them, the far-right Alternative for Germany party managed to garner enough seats to overtake Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s collapsing Social Democrats.

Prior to the elections, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s Christian Democrats made further rightward shifts on immigration and climate change, sensing a threat from the far right. Her efforts were rewarded with the party’s continued dominance in the 720-seat European Parliament and its role as de facto middleman over the legislature’s ever-growing powers.

However, it will be far more difficult for the assembly to enact laws on topics ranging from climate change to farm policy during the next five years due to the rise of nationalist and populist parties throughout Europe.

But without a doubt, the highlight of an incredible election night was Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, which topped the French polls to such an extent that Macron dissolved the national parliament right away and announced that fresh elections would take place later this month. It was a huge political gamble because more losses for his party could have ruined his chances of winning the presidency until 2027.

Le Pen accepted the challenge with great pleasure. She echoed the catchphrase of several far-right leaders across other nations who were commemorating significant victories, saying, “We’re ready to turn the country around, ready to defend the interests of the French, ready to put an end to mass immigration.”

The pro-European centrist Renew party, led by Macron, is predicted to receive fewer than 15% of the vote, whereas her National Rally received almost 30%, or nearly twice as much.

Macron admitted to feeling defeated. “I will address your concerns and I have heard your message,” he declared, adding that holding an early election would only strengthen his democratic credentials.

Forecasts showed that voters in Germany, the most populous country in the EU, had not been deterred by the AfD’s problems, as its share of the vote increased to 16.5% from 11% in 2019. In contrast, the three parties that make up the German governing coalition’s combined result only about managed to reach 30%.

Scholz’s ruling Social Democratic party suffered a humiliating defeat as the Alternative for Germany quickly took the lead. “After all the dire predictions, after the barrage of the last few weeks, we are the second strongest force,” a jubilant AfD leader Alice Weidel said.

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In the end, Sunday’s voting showed that the Christian Democrats and the Socialists, two mainstream and pro-European parties, continued to lead the EU. The Greens, who were predicted to lose roughly 20 seats and revert to sixth place in the assembly, suffered as a result of the far right’s victories. Macron’s pro-industry Renew group suffered a significant loss too.

After toying with the notion of forming an alliance with a party farther to the right during the campaign, von der Leyen made an offer late on Sunday to form a coalition with the pro-business Liberals and the Social Democrats, who mostly maintained their position in the polls.

Von der Leyen declared, “We are the anchor of stability; we are by far the strongest party.” She went on to say that the outcome provides “great stability for the parties in the centre,” reflecting on the growth of the far-right and the strong showing of the far-left. Everybody is interested in stability and wants to see a powerful, cohesive Europe.

Provisional results indicated that the pro-business Renew group would have 83 seats, down 19, the Social Democrats would have 135 seats, down 4, and the Christian Democrats would have 189 seats, up 13. The Greens dropped to 53, a deficit of 18.

Germany, which has historically been a bastion for environmentalists, served as an example of the Greens’ decline, as they were expected to go from 20% to 12%. More losses are anticipated in France and other countries. the Greens’ defeat could well have an impact on the EU’s climate change policies, still the most progressive across the globe.

Leaders of the major parties in the European Union parliament were scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss potential coalitions. Whether the extreme right comes together to form a powerful enough bloc to take on the main pro-European organisations will be crucial to how the assembly operates going forward.

Voter confidence among the 450 million or more members of the bloc is being tested during the elections. The EU has been rocked during the past five years by the coronavirus pandemic, a downturn in the economy, and an energy crisis brought on by Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. However, national concerns were frequently the focus of campaigns rather than the interests of all of Europe.

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Populist or far-right parties have taken control of governments in three countries since the 2019 EU elections: Hungary, Slovakia, and Italy. They also form coalitions that rule in other countries including Sweden, Finland, and shortly the Netherlands.

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Michigan splash pad attack: A couple was shot seven times in total while defending their two small daughters.

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During the Michigan splash pad incident, a Rochester couple who were defending their young girls were shot seven times in all. Michael William Nash, 42, shot and wounded nine people at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills before taking his own life.

After being shot seven times in all, Micayla and Eric Coughlin sustained injuries while attempting to shield their two-year-old and seven-month-old girls. The attack happened close to their house on Saturday, June 15, at approximately five o’clock in the evening.

According to a GoFundMe page created for the couple, they were attacked brutally as they brought their kids to the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad to “enjoy a day with beautiful weather.” After grabbing a child to shield themselves, they were shot and hurt.

The page says, “They walked to the splash pad shortly after getting ice cream, and they weren’t even there for a minute when Micayla and Eric heard gunfire.” “They each grabbed a child to protect them, trying to save their own children.”

Right now, the woman and husband are receiving treatment in a hospital. Noel Wakula, a friend of Micayla’s, organised the campaign, which has asked for donations to support the family with their medical expenses.

The page says, “Their children were protected and able to go home that evening because of their heroic actions.” “After this unimaginable tragedy, Micayla and Eric have a long and unknown recovery ahead of them.”

Three other members of the same family—a 39-year-old lady, an eight-year-old child, and a four-year-old son—were also killed in the catastrophe. A 78-year-old guy who was shot in the abdomen was the oldest casualty.

It is said that Nash had mental health problems. Although his motivation is being looked into, the Detroit Free Press claims he was unrelated to the victims.

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Netizens express embarrassment at confused Joe Biden being escorted off stage by Barack Obama at an event in Los Angeles.

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In a widely shared video, Joe Biden appeared to freeze up on stage at a Los Angeles fundraiser, and former president Barack Obama was seen helping him off. The altercation happened following Biden and Obama’s 45-minute appearance at the Peacock Theatre for a late-night chat with Jimmy Kimmel.

The men can be seen in the footage standing for applause at the star-studded event. Biden seemed to fix his gaze on the audience for ten seconds or more before Obama walked him off the stage and grabbed his wrist. The New York Post reports that the Biden campaign was able to raise almost $30 million at the event. At the occasion were famous people including Barbra Streisand, Julia Roberts, and George Clooney.

“There is no way that this is the head of the free world.”
“No offence… But I’ll never understand why old folks, and I mean rich old men and women just can’t leave politics alone and simply go on about their lives and enjoy EVERY bit of it until the last day,” wrote one of the many comments on the above video that British broadcaster Piers Morgan shared on social media. Too wealthy to be making themselves look bad on national television like this. One person remarked, “Clearly President Obama seems to have stepped in and taken command,” while another said, “They’re simply going to carry on pretending that it’s not happening and continue promoting Biden as “Sharp, dynamic, and full of vigour.”

“Why does Obama appear to be dragging out Biden as some elderly statesman to smile and wave at the crowd? One user said, “This cannot possibly be the leader of the free world,” and another commented, “It’s hard not to feel sorry for Biden.” The elderly boy has to be taken care of and removed from the spotlight by someone. A user said, “It’s so embarrassing that they have allowed this to continue.”

Some people, meanwhile, expressed sympathy for Biden’s poor performance. Would you send him shopping with a list to the nearby stores and expect him to return home if he were your father? It is inhumane. One commenter said, “They are embarrassing him by letting this continue. “I’m sure mainstream media will cry about “camera angles” and “framing” again,” another person commented. Elder abuse is something that must be acknowledged.

In fact, one user went so far as to say he thought the incident was being exaggerated and that Biden had not actually frozen up. “I was present there. In the front row, I witnessed three young people yelling at President Biden. @President Biden did not clam up when trying to listen. Seemingly prepared to reply, Now incorrect news is spreading. Sharing my perspective,” the user wrote.

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Saudi Arabia: As the temperature approaches 48 degrees, 14 Jordanian Hajj pilgrims have died.

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Because of the intense heat and prolonged heatwave that pervaded Saudi Arabia during the Hajj, at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have perished and 17 more are missing. During the Hajj pilgrimage, fourteen Jordanian pilgrims perished and seventeen more went missing, according to the foreign ministry of Jordan. According to the statement, its citizens died “after suffering a stroke due to the extreme heat wave.”

The Jordanian foreign ministry stated in a statement that it was working with the Saudi authorities to arrange for the burial or transfer of the remains of the deceased in accordance with the family’s requests.

Five Iranian pilgrims’ deaths were also confirmed by the Iranian Red Crescent, however the cause of their deaths was not disclosed, according to news agency AFP. Regarding the deaths, Saudi authorities haven’t yet made an official comment.

In the holy town, the temperature has surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and is expected to hit 47 degrees on Monday.

As part of their efforts to reduce heat, the Saudi authorities have established numerous climate-controlled rooms. Along with giving out water, they counsel pilgrims on sun protection techniques. Additionally, the Saudi health ministry sent a warning advising pilgrims to avoid the warmest parts of the day outside and to stay hydrated.

One of the world’s biggest mass gatherings is the Hajj. Saudi officials claim that around 1.8 million pilgrims are participating this year. Over the last 30 years, hundreds of deaths have occurred at the festival due to stampedes, tent fires, heat, and other causes.

At least 240 persons, many of whom were from Indonesia, lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in 2018. The death toll was reported by several nations, although the causes of death were not given. Heat stroke affected more than 2,000 pilgrims on the journey.

Hajj for this year would conclude on Wednesday.

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