Follow the vote: Turkey election run-off results 2023
Neither candidate crossed the 50 percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.
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Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
Wrestlers have been demonstrating for weeks for the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations.
China’s first home-built passenger jet makes inaugural flight
The C919 commercial plane flew from Shanghai to Beijing as China seeks to compete with Airbus and Boeing.
Results, candidates, issues: Turkey election run-off in 400 words
A simple guide on run-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Modi opens India’s new parliament as opposition boycotts
Opposition parties say the new four-storey building should have been inaugurated by the president not the PM.
‘Day of mourning’: 200,000 Palestinian families lose UN food aid
By August, the WFP will be forced to suspend operations in the West Bank and Gaza if no funding is received.
Egypt unveils ancient mummification workshops and tombs
Two human and animal embalming workshops, as well as two tombs, have been unearthed at the Saqqara necropolis.
Assad normalisation leaves Syrians in Rukban camp fearing future
Camp near Jordanian border has come under increased attack, with little aid coming in.
Why do more than 800 million people live in hunger?
Ten percent of the world’s population does not have enough food, the highest number in more than a decade.
S Korea’s Asiana Airlines bans emergency seats after door opens
The move comes after a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing shock and panic on board.
Indian official suspended for draining dam to retrieve smartphone
The official in Chhattisgarh state ordered reservoir to be drained after his mobile phone dropped while taking selfie.
Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
In historic proceedings, the Texas House votes to impeach the attorney general over allegations of abuse of office.
Russia unleashes ‘massive’ air raids on Ukraine’s Kyiv
Kyiv's air defences downed 40 Russian drones, with falling debris killing a 41-year-old man, officials say.
Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu: Turkey to choose in election run-off
Neither candidate crossed the 50-percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.
Biden, McCarthy reach tentative deal to raise US debt ceiling
Deal raises debt limit for two years while capping spending, but uncertainty remains on whether it can pass Congress.
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins top prize as women dominate Cannes
French director Justine Triet slams Macron's government in acceptance speech for 'repression' of pension protests.
Netherlands arrests more than 1,500 climate activists
Climate activists blocked parts of a motorway in The Hague to protest against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies.
At least 11 killed in Pakistan avalanche
Four women and a boy were among those killed in the disaster near the Shounter Pass in northern Pakistan, police say.
At least three killed in shooting at Iran-Afghan border
Several people were reportedly injured in the clash, which came amid tensions between the neighbours over water rights.
Ukraine says Russia eases attacks on Bakhmut to regroup
Ukrainian defence minister says Russian attacks have decreased as Moscow troops are being 'replaced and regrouped'.