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Leftist coalition wins most seats but no party wins majority in French election; turmoil projected
It is now expected to take weeks of political jockeying and deal making to determine who will be the new prime minister and lead the National Assembly.
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Hungarian PM Orban faces criticism for visit with Putin, calls it 'first steps toward peace'
Critics say this could "undermine Ukraine’s call for more support.”
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Labour leader Keir Starmer officially becomes UK prime minister
Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands."