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Jul 2024
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French far-right defeat, Kamala Harris’ ...

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France faces a hung parliament after a leftist alliance shocked many by beating the far-right National Rally in a snap election. Democrats wonder if Vice President Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump in November. And Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tackles Italy’s fascist past.   Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ ... Show More
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