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French deadlock, UK elects record number of women – your quick recap of recent elections around the world

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French deadlock, UK elects record number of women – your quick recap of recent elections around the world

In a year where almost half the world is heading to polls, it’s unsurprising we’ve seen multiple international elections in just a few days.

It can be hard to keep up with the surprise swings, new leaders, resignations, and campaign speculation.

So we’ve rounded up the latest election news from around the grounds in one handy spot.

Tap the links below to jump to each section.

France is no closer to knowing who will form government following snap election

French politicians from a left-wing coalition are working out their next steps with President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance, after election results gave them the bulk of seats in a hung parliament.

Mr Macron’s centrist group did better than the polls had predicted in Sunday’s parliamentary election.

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