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Far-right National Rally leads France's snap poll, left comes second ahead of Macron's camp

France’s high-stakes parliamentary elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote on Sunday, said pollster Ipsos Talan, dealing another slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. The leftist union New Popular Front was projected to come in second place while Macron's centrist…

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French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?

President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday’s snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.

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How does France's lower house National Assembly work?

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap legislative elections, with the two rounds set to take place on June 30 and July 7. But what is the role of those elected to the lower house National Assembly?

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France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

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French conservative party leader backs alliance with Le Pen's far-right National Rally

The leader of France's conservative Republicans party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

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French conservatives in turmoil as leader backs Le Pen alliance for snap elections

The leader of France's main right-wing party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

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France gears up for legislative elections after right-wing gains in EU polls

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was confident that the French would make the right choice in snap legislative elections he called on Sunday after his centrist alliance was beaten by the far right in EU elections. France will vote for a new parliament (National Assembly) on 30…

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Venezuelan opposition urges U.S. to stop auction of Citgo, the country's largest foreign asset

Opposition members fear Nicolas Maduro could blame them for Citgo's loss and gain a political edge as the elections approach

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South Africa elections final results: What happens next?

The ANC has lost its parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to form a government.

Al Jazeera

South Africa elections 2024 explained in maps and charts

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

Al Jazeera

Vietnam top security official To Lam voted new president

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law.

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Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

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Vietnam Nominates Public Security Minister To Be New President

Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated public security minister To Lam to be the country's new president, state media said Saturday, after his predecessor resigned as part of a sweeping anti-graft purge.

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French MPs say 'non' to speaking English at the Paris Olympics

French lawmakers have asked organisers of the Paris Olympics – as well as athletes, trainers and journalists – to speak French as much as possible during the Games in a resolution adopted in the National Assembly.

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South Korean Parliamentary Election Indicates Defeat For President Yoon Suk Yeol

Initial exit polls indicate that President Yoon's party and its affiliates may secure no more than 105 seats out of the 300-seat National Assembly.

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Push for UN protection of clouds driven by 'weather weaponisation' fears

The French National Assembly was confronted with a demand this week to have the clouds in our skies protected by Unesco. The move comes amid concerns that weather systems could be scientifically manipulated for military or civilian use.

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South Africa's ANC and DA look at coalition deal as elections loom

South Africans will go to polls on Friday 29 May to elect a new National Assembly, which will then choose the next president. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is betting on retaining its parliamentary majority but faces the biggest challenge since it came to power in 1994.

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The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

Pakistan's election drama ends with Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister, raising concerns about military interference and political instability.

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Venezuela Proposes Multiple Dates For Presidential Election

Venezuela's proposed presidential election dates, candidacy bans, observer invitations, and negotiations with opposition parties.

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Pakistan heads toward a coalition government

The announcement of plans for a coalition government ends the uncertainty since last week when no party won a simple majority in parliamentary elections.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan election: Can Imran Khan’s winning candidates form a government?

Pakistan is in limbo after a split verdict. But what options does Khan’s PTI have, after candidates won the most seats?

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Khan’s PTI leads as final results in Pakistan election called

The military has called for stability as multiple parties allege election tampering and announce protests.

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As one Pakistani ex-PM looks to form a coalition, another releases an AI video speech

The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, used artificial intelligence to post an online post-election speech by Khan.

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