text:  Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer has become Britain's new prime minister after his Labour Party trounced the Conservatives in a general election Thursday. It's the first time Labour has been in power in 14 years, but the election lacked much of the energy and hope for change that marked France's vote, with the lowest turnout in more than 20 years. Starmer, a centrist politician, vowed to lead a government of, quote, stability and moderation. He made his first official address as leader on Friday.