Marine Le Pen's far-right party gains in French election, alongside left-wing success. Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage but faces democratic threats. Can technology improve penalty shoot-out agony? Macron's electoral strategy backfires.
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Marine Le Pen's National Rally party gains ground in France, posing a challenge to Emmanuel Macron's centrists.
Thailand moves towards legalizing same-sex marriage, showcasing evolving social attitudes and LGBTQ rights progress.
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Political Upheaval in France: National Rally's Surge and Left Alliance's Gains
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party made a significant leap in France's lower House of Parliament first-round voting, signaling a potential shift in power. The 28-year-old party leader, Jordan Bardella, aims to challenge President Emmanuel Macron's centrists. Despite protests against National Rally, left-wing coalitions also gained ground, preparing for a potential reshaping of French politics.
Thailand's Milestone in Marriage Equality
Thailand progresses in LGBTQ rights by legalizing same-sex marriage, reflecting evolving social attitudes and activism. This step towards marriage equality extends inheritance and adoption rights to LGBTQ couples. The comprehensive bill signifies a positive shift in a region where progress on LGBTQ rights has been slow and uneven.
Technology Enhancing Penalty Shootout Performance in Football
Scientists develop an augmented reality technology to improve penalty shootout success rates in football. By focusing on reacting to the goalkeeper's movements while kicking penalties, players enhance their technique and decision-making under pressure. The technology provides a controlled environment for practice and shows potential for boosting players' performance in such critical moments.
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party made great gains in the first round of France’s parliamentary election. The left did too. We ask what this means for France and President Emmanuel Macron. Thailand will soon legalise same-sex marriage, but in other areas, democratic freedoms are being threatened (10:20). And penalty shoot-outs are agony for players, coaches and spectators. Can technology help (16:20)?