Separatists win Quebec election with promise to hold vote on independence

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A separatist party narrowly won Quebec's election on Monday, a result that could make it tougher for Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain national unity against U.S.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:04:37 UTC.

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  1. Serbia ties overseas voting to local time, a move likely to spark backlash ahead of a key election

  2. India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief

  3. Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity

  4. Separatists win Quebec election with promise to hold vote on independence

  5. India opposition parties rally for election chief’s exit over voter list changes

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