The United Kingdom looks set to go to the polls on December 12.
It comes after Members of Parliament voted for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bill for an early general election.
They voted 438 votes to 20 in favour of an election as lawmakers find a way to resolve months of a Brexit stalemate.
However the bill still needs to be approved by the Lords.
If it is passed, then it'll be the first December election in the country since 1923.
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Trump touts $5,000 payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings
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Search expands after Philippine ferry fire kills five and leaves dozens missing
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Trump says Iran war to end after US midterm elections
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At least 20 killed in cargo vessel fire at China shipyard, state media reports
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US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing 3
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At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria
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