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French bonds led euro zone yields higher, with debt markets across the single-currency area moving upwards. The development placed French bonds at the centre of the rise in euro zone yields.

The attack on Helen Haines has shaken confidence in Australian democracy, former independent MP Cathy McGowan told a community vigil in Wodonga, warning that women across the electorate are questioning whether they can enter public life without facing violence. Ms Haines, 65, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital after a vehicle allegedly drove into her outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday afternoon. Both her legs have been amputated. Speaking to hundreds of residents on Wednesday night, Ms McGowan said the incident had left north-east Victoria confronting grief, shame and the reality that one of its own…

A new list of the UK’s best neighbourhoods highlights locations ranging from a leafy London suburb to a colourful spot in Glasgow. The selection places the Glasgow neighbourhood among destinations recognised for their distinctive character, alongside areas from across the country.

Why do Republicans who are frustrated with Donald Trump’s administration continue to support the Republican Party? NPR’s Steve Inskeep put the question to Bloomberg politics columnist Ron Brownstein. The discussion focused on what motivates Republican voters who are angry with the Trump administration but remain willing to vote for the party.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised Kobbie Mainoo as an “amazing talent”, recalling the early signs that convinced him to promote the midfielder to the club’s first team. Mainoo had impressed Ten Hag while playing for United’s second team, although the Dutchman believed the youngster needed to be tested in more demanding training exercises before stepping up. Erik ten Hag on Kobbie Mainoo’s emergence “The first time I saw him, playing for the second team, I thought, ‘OK, he’s an amazing talent’,” Ten Hag said. “But he was too easy. I saw that we needed him to…

A man has been arrested after allegedly entering Western Australian MP Hannah Beazley’s electorate office armed with nunchucks and making threats. Police were called to the Victoria Park office at about 1.15pm on Wednesday following reports of a man with a weapon. Officers later located and arrested him nearby in Bentley. The man is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Ms Beazley, Western Australia’s Local Government Minister, said her staff had been left shaken but that no one was injured. “This afternoon, staff within my electorate office were faced with a confronting situation when a member…

Australian MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after she was struck twice by a car outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, north-east of Melbourne. Her husband, Phil Haines, said the independent lawmaker was in a stable condition. Doctors initially amputated her left leg and attempted to save her right, but were unsuccessful. “The good news in all this is Helen is alive, and she’s stable,” Mr Haines told reporters. “That is the most important thing for our family.” A 43-year-old man, named as Brendan Nugent, appeared briefly in court on Wednesday in connection with the vehicle attack. He…

Lisandro Martinez is increasingly likely to leave Manchester United as a free agent at the end of the season, with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite being considered as a possible replacement. The uncertainty surrounding the Argentina international follows a recent public criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy during a post-match interview. The club subsequently fined Martinez over the incident. Martinez’s contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign, leaving United to decide whether to extend his stay or begin planning for his departure from Old Trafford. Manchester United consider options over Lisandro Martinez A report has claimed that United…

A man allegedly armed with nunchucks reportedly made threats at Western Australian politician Hannah Beazley’s electoral office on Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported at Ms Beazley’s office in Western Australia. No further details were available.

Hopes of a three-way peace meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have been revived after the Ukrainian president raised the possibility during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Mr Zelensky said the two men had discussed a trilateral meeting to address issues that could be resolved only by the leaders themselves. Mr Witkoff was due to travel to Russia to present ideas from the Oslo discussions and proposals from American and European colleagues. “Steve is going to Russia tomorrow, and let’s see what Putin has to say,” Mr Zelensky told reporters. The talks were hosted…