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Polish coalition government of Premier Tusk survives vote of no confidence in parliament

Polish coalition government of Premier Tusk survives vote of no confidence in parliament

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s 18-month-old coalition government gets 243 votes in favor to 210 against in 460-member parliament

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South Korean opposition leader Lee elected president in snap polls triggered by martial law
03.06.2025

South Korean opposition leader Lee elected president in snap polls triggered by martial law

Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung secures over 49% of vote, while outgoing ruling People Power Party's Kim Moon-soo garners 41.15%

Early vote count shows opposition’s Lee in lead as South Korea awaits new president
03.06.2025

Early vote count shows opposition’s Lee in lead as South Korea awaits new president

Voting to elect new president concludes at 8 pm local time (1100GMT), final results expected early Wednesday

EXPLAINER - South Korea’s presidential election: All you need to know
02.06.2025

EXPLAINER - South Korea’s presidential election: All you need to know

Election follows months of political instability after former President Yoon's martial law bid and consequent impeachment

Nawrocki wins Polish presidency with narrow victory
02.06.2025

Nawrocki wins Polish presidency with narrow victory

Historian defeats Warsaw mayor in a tight runoff

Curtains fall on election campaign as South Korea set for snap polls
02.06.2025

Curtains fall on election campaign as South Korea set for snap polls

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung is ahead of his main rival Kim Moon-soo of People Power Party