European elections 2024

The far-right in France has welcomed President Macron's shock decision to announce a snap election, while other parties have reacted with dismay. We hear from voters across Europe and explain what has happened. We also answer audience questions about the vote and what it means to EU policies.

On his latest visit to the Middle East, the US secretary of state has urged leaders in the region to press Hamas into accepting a ceasefire deal in Gaza. We speak to our correspondent in Jerusalem.

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. We speak to our regional editor.

After Billie Eilish talked about her experience of “ghosting”, we hear experiences by others around the world.

Presenter: Andrew Peach.

(Photo: EU Parliament spokesperson presents updated results of EU election, Brussels, Belgium - 10 Jun 2024. Credit: OLIVIER MATTHYS/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)