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BBC News WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.

BBC News Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls

Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.

BBC News Mélenchon: 'We are allowed to love our country'

Jean-Luc Mélenchon tells supporters he is "immensely relieved" as exit polls show a lead for his left-wing alliance.

BBC News Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden

Concern over Mr Biden's re-election effort has reached fever pitch as some lawmakers express doubts.

BBC News French people reject the far right - again

Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

BBC News Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.

BBC News LFI supporters burst into cheers in Paris's Stalingrad Square

Preliminary results showed France's left-wing alliance, New Popular Front, led the polls.

BBC News National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.

BBC News Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden

Concern over Mr Biden's re-election effort has reached fever pitch. Is there a better option?

BBC News Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.

BBC News After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

BBC News French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

The far right hopes for an outright win, but stalemate appears more likely in France's crucial election.

BBC News Western US bakes in heatwave

Record temperatures that have sparked large wildfires and endangered lives are set to continue.

BBC News NFL rookie Jackson dies in car crash

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former team-mates are killed in a collision with another vehicle.

BBC News John Cena announces retirement from wrestling

The professional wrestler, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, says he will retire in 2025.