Global News Update
Recent events have shaken France, Italy, and England, with significant developments in politics and sports.
France's Political Turmoil
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived two no-confidence votes on Thursday, amidst weeks of political unrest and controversy over retirement policies in the proposed budget.
- The no-confidence motions were filed by the far-left France Unbowed party and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party and its allies in Parliament.
- The first no-confidence motion received 271 votes in favor, falling short of the 289 required to pass by 18 votes in the 577-seat chamber.
Author's summary: French PM survives no-confidence votes.