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Howard’s 11-year reign ended at the next election in 2007. Like Dutton, Howard also lost his seat in Parliament as well as his government. Howard’s departure coincided with the start of an extraordinary period of political instability that created a revolving door for political leaders. There have been six prime ministers since Howard, including one who served in the role twice in separate stints three years apart.Albanese said the first world leader to congratulate him on his election victory was Papua New Guinea Prime Minister

, who phoned at 7:45 a.m.“He’s a very good friend,” Albanese said. “I told him it’s a bit early to call.”Albanese had also spoken to New Zealand Prime Minister

and received text messages of congratulation from British Prime Minister Kier Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.Albanese said he would speak to Indonesian President

and Ukraine President

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ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the Vatican could be a venue forpeace talks, taking up the Holy See’s longstanding offer after Pope Leo XIV vowed to personally make

to help end the war.Speaking to reporters in Rome before meeting with