Turkish President Erdogan urges swift government

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the country's political parties to "leave egos aside" and form a government as soon as possible, the BBC reports. 

It is the first time he has spoken publicly since his ruling AK Party lost its parliamentary majority on 7 June.

Speaking in the capital Ankara, he said all sides must respect the election outcome "as the will of the people."

The AKP is now likely to try to form a coalition but no party has indicated it is willing to join forces with it.

Breaking his silence at a graduation ceremony for international students, Mr Erdogan warned that history would judge anyone who left Turkey in political limbo.

He said he would do his part in finding a solution and added that nobody should doubt he will carry out his duties within the constitution.