Gap between France’s Macron and Le Pen is narrowing

Le Pen has increased her support among some voter groups, whereas Macron has struggled due to social unrest and COVID-19

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Thai premier’s political strategy will be flexible

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has played down suggestions he could call snap polls

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EU and US moves to replace Bosnia’s high representative against Russian opposition will stir tensions at home and abroad

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The economy rebounded well from the pandemic's first year but economic and political headwinds threaten the recovery

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Much of Chile is back in lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise despite a successful vaccine roll-out

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With most remaining COVID restrictions now lifted, New York’s next mayor must get office workers back into the city

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Clashes in East Jerusalem and the Gaza conflict in May reminded the world of the unresolved Palestinian issue

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A vocal critic of big tech's market dominance will now lead the country's federal market regulatory authority

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Italy’s poor record in rule of law and institutional efficiency threatens to undermine Italy’s growth prospects

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The upcoming election offers little choice and is engaging scant enthusiasm

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