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French MPs vote PM Barnier out

French lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence in the government

French MPs have ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier after passing a vote of no confidence in his minority government.

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(Picture: Michel Barnier in the National Assembly floor. Credit: Reuters/ Sarah Meyssonnier)

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