Many in France are breathing a sigh of relief after the far-right National Rally party surprisingly fell to third place in snap legislative elections, with no party gaining a majority, resulting in a hung Parliament.

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns the conflict in Palestine could spread if Israel is not stopped in Gaza.

Iran's President Raeisi says the parties to the sanctions-removal talks must avoid unconstructive measures.

France’s highest constitutional authority has rejected a bid to hold a referendum on President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to raise the retirement age to 64.

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited in Beijing and held talks on bilateral relations with top Chinese officials.

A final version of the French government's controversial pension reform that since the start of the year has set off massive protests and strikes in France is to be put to a vote in both houses of the French parliament.

The poll results show most citizens support rolling strikes planned against President Macron's pension reforms.