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Rob Jetten and D66 were the Dutch election’s big surprise. Who are they? Meet the progressive liberals who raced past other mainstream parties in the Netherlands.

More about Rob Jetten and the D66 party, winners of the Dutch election

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Liberal leader poised to become next Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten seeks quick agreement with centrist partners, but rightwing ructions could delay coalition

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Tanzania election: Why CCM party is likely to retain power – DW – 10/27/2025 For the first time since multiparty democracy was restored over three decades ago, Tanzania's 2025 presidential race will proceed without the main opposition parties, leaving the ruling CCM party almo...

A report on Tanzania's presidential election

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Red hands and pig heads: Russia’s plan to destabilize France goes on trial Paris has emerged as a top target of Moscow’s hybrid war.

How Russia is attempting to destabilize France as part of its hybrid war on the West

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Dutch election dark horse Rob Jetten wants the Netherlands to get closer to the EU The underdog-turned-front-runner tells POLITICO the Netherlands must embrace a more central role in Europe.

An interview with Rob Jetten, leader of the centrist D66 Party and one of the contenders for prime minister in today's Dutch election

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How to watch the Dutch election like a pro POLITICO lays out everything you need to know about a critical vote that is currently too close to call, as far-right Geert Wilders takes on the mainstream again.

A look at today's election in the Netherlands

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Alassane Ouattara wins Ivory Coast presidential election, according to provisional results Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term on Monday, according to the provisional results of the Independent Electoral Commission. Nearly nine million voters were eligible to cas...

President Alassane Quattara win fourth term in Ivory Coast election

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Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision Trump has threatened to pull away if Javier Milei does not do well in the elections.

Argentina midterm election hands landslide victory to president Javier Milei's libertarian overhaul

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Inside Canada’s new Arctic ambitions After decades of neglect, the Far North is suddenly central to Ottawa’s vision of sovereignty and security — and Washington is paying close attention.

Inside Canada's new Arctic ambitions

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Trump Announces Tariff Increase on Canada Over Reagan Ad Spat

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Ireland's left-wing independent Connolly wins presidential election in landslide Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's new president after winning a landslide victory on Saturday, beating her centrist rival Heather Humphreys with more that 63 percent…

Left wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election

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Kamala Harris hints she is ready to run again for US president The Democratic Party hopeful, who lost to Donald Trump in 2024, told the BBC she is “not done” with politics.

Kamala Harris hints she is ready to run again as U.S. president

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Trump’s big Argentina bet heads to the ballot box The extraordinary U.S. intervention is the latest window into Trump’s often-chaotic, loyalty-based approach to geopolitics.

Trump's big Argentina bet heads to the ballot box

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Trump says he will meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss war in Ukraine | CNN Politics US President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, though he did not specify when that meeting may take place.

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss war in Ukraine

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Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he wants to 'redefine' Russia ties on Moscow visit Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin he wanted to "redefine" ties between the two countries during his first official visit to Moscow. Sharaa was expected to as...

Syria's Sharna tells Putin he wants to "redefine" Russia ties on Moscow visit

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French PM Lecornu survives dual no-confidence votes – DW – 10/16/2025 Socialists have backed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government after a pledge to suspend President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. Motions filed from the far-right and far-left both fai...

French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu survives dual no confidence votes

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Inside the week that changed French politics forever An unprecedented crisis laid bare Emmanuel Macron’s flaws, exacerbated the risk of a sovereign debt disaster, and thrust the far right closer to power than ever before.

An inside look at the political crisis in France

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Seychelles presidential election: Opposition leader Patrick Herminie defeats Wavel Ramkalawan Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election

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Does French turmoil spell the end of Macronism? Emmanuel Macron’s movement and legacy unravel as political gambles backfire

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Who wants to be the next prime minister of France? The French president is expected to name his next prime minister by Friday evening.

Some potential candidates for France's next prime minister. President Emmanuel Macron will announce his choice on Friday

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What’s Behind Africa’s Sweeping Gen Z Protests Youth-led demonstrations in Madagascar and Morocco could soon spread across the continent.

What’s Behind Africa’s Sweeping Gen Z Protests

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Emmanuel Macron could name a new French PM in next 48 hours, says outgoing premier Sébastien Lecornu says prospect of a snap parliamentary election is receding

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Why Macron’s meltdown weakens Europe Investors and governments have no idea what the French president will do to tackle a budget deficit and political crisis. That uncertainty is freaking them out.

Why Macron's meltdown weakens Europe

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Live: Former French PM Philippe says in favour of early presidential election amid political crisis France's outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is meeting with political parties Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to rally support for a cabinet lineup to pull his country out of political deadlock....

Former French prime minister Edouard Phillippe says he is in favor of an early presidential election in France, while outgoing prime minister Sebastian Lecornu attempts a last-ditch effort to form a cabinet

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Marine Le Pen smells blood as Macron runs out of options The far-right National Rally is pushing for new elections.

Marine Le Pen and the far right National Rally are pushing for new elections in France after the resignation of prime minister Sebastian Lecornu after only three weeks in office

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France’s prime minister resigns less than a month after appointment Sébastien Lecornu quits after rightwing allies indicated they could withdraw from his government

More details on the resignation of French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu from Financial Times

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France Live: New PM Lecornu resigns, far right calls for dissolution of National Assembly French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling a cabinet full of familiar faces and less than a month after being appointed, failing to pull the country out of a political crisi...

Update: French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu resigns and the far-right National Rally is calling for president Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly

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France Live: New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling a cabinet full of familiar faces, failing to pull the country out of a political crisis. Lecornu was appointed nearly a month ago....

According to the headline on this France24 article, new French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu has resigned, apparently right after he named his new government. But the article only mentions his naming the new government. More details to come.

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From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

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