Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president
Incumbent Macron, far-right leader Le Pen, seen as frontrunners in presidential election.
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Australian PM calls May 21 general election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative coalition trails Labor in opinion polls after nine years in power.
Pakistan parliament to vote for new PM on Monday: Acting speaker
Parliament's lower house to vote for new leader after it removed Imran Khan from premiership in a no-confidence vote.
Thousands in Sri Lanka insist Rajapaksa family quit politics
Protesters angry over worsening economic crisis take aim at Sri Lanka's all-powerful Rajapaksa family.
Pakistan: Key players behind PM Imran Khan’s removal
Brief profiles of key opposition leaders as Khan becomes first Pakistan premier removed through no-confidence vote.
What led to leader Imran Khan’s downfall in Pakistan?
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lost the support of coalition allies, denying him the parliamentary majority he needed.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy braces for ‘hard battle’
Ukrainian volunteers arming themselves to join front line against Russian troops expected to regroup in eastern Ukraine.
No Pakistani prime minister has completed a full term in office
Pakistan has had 29 prime ministers since 1947 - none completed a full five-year term.
Israeli air raids target positions in Syria
Israeli missile attack in Syria was the eight so far this year, monitor says.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan gone after losing no-confidence vote
Pakistan's leader is removed from office after 174 members voted against him in parliament.
More than 7.7 million facing food crisis in South Sudan
UN says more than two-thirds of population are in need of humanitarian assistance.
British PM makes surprise visit to Kyiv, meets Zelenskyy
British Prime Minister's visit follows UK pledge of more sophisticated military equipment to fight Russia.
Russia urges BRICS nations to integrate payment systems and cards
Finance minister says sanctions imposed after Ukraine invasion destroy foundation of existing system based on US dollar.
Antonov An-225 Mriya: World’s largest plane wrecked in Kyiv fight
Wreckage of huge aircraft at Ukraine's Gostomel Airport a testament to Kyiv's defence.
‘Sense of fatigue’ as France prepares to choose next president
France's 12th presidential election is ‘foretold story’ or repeat of 2017 Macron versus Le Pen showdown, analysts say.
Iran promises to continue developing peaceful nuclear programme
Iran is seeking to distinguish its peaceful uses of nuclear technology from talks over its 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran sanctions 24 US officials over ‘terrorism’ and rights abuses
Iran and the US continue to sanction each other as they engage in talks to restore a 2015 nuclear deal.
Ukraine urges civilians to flee as rail attack toll rises
Air raid sirens rang out across much of Ukraine's east as officials warn of Russian forces amassing for an offensive.
Israeli army kills one Palestinian in Jenin refugee camp raid
Thirteen Palestinians also wounded in the shooting, including a 19-year-old female.
The Gambia votes for a new National Assembly
Gambians to vote for 53 legislators on five-year term, with President Barrow picking five others.