Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote
The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days.
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US overlooks Israeli abuses in Gaza to justify arms transfers: Advocates
US signals it accepts Israel's assurances that Israeli forces have not violated international humanitarian law in Gaza.
US State Dept human rights officer latest to resign in Gaza protest
While Biden administration has faced internal dissent over policy, only a handful of employees have resigned.
Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons
Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal bombardments of Russia's border regions.
Argentina claims to be sheltering Venezuelan opposition leaders in embassy
Argentina's President Milei has warned his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro against actions to 'endanger' embassy workers.
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll
Poll shows 'clear disconnect' between President Joe Biden's policies and US public, especially Democrats, analyst says.
UN report says households waste 1 billion meals daily
The UN described the the levels of food waste a 'global tragedy' when more than 780 million people were going hungry.
Germany Flixbus crash: At least five killed as coach veers off highway
'Numerous' people injured after a bus travelling from Berlin, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland drives off the A9 motorway.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 173
The Israeli military say its forces are continuing their siege of al-Shifa Hospital.
Human rights crisis in El Salvador ‘deepening’: Amnesty
Rights group says President Nayib Bukele has reduced gang violence by replacing it with state violence.
Japan pulls red mould supplement pill linked to deaths and hospitalisations
Kobayashi company recalls brands with 'benikoji' ingredient after kidney complaints by customers.
Judges vs spies: Pakistan’s jurists accuse intel agency ISI of intimidation
Six judges write open letter accusing agency of intimidating and coercing them over 'politically consequential' cases.
Hezbollah launches rocket barrage after Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 7
Israeli assault hit health centre in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed one man in Israeli border town.
North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts
Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the systems being set up to stop them.
India rejects remarks by US, Germany on opposition leader Kejriwal’s arrest
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
Pending final approval, bill will cement Thai credentials among Asia's most liberal societies on LGBTQ issues.
Rohingya in India accuse Modi of double standards on citizenship law
As New Delhi claims to help persecuted minorities in South Asia, mainly Muslim refugees from Myanmar face deportation.
Donald Trump’s social media company soars in Wall Street debut
Trump Media & Technology Group closes 16 percent higher, giving the company a market capitalisation of nearly $8bn.
Anies Baswedan challenges Indonesia presidential election, calls for rerun
Anies lost to former General Prabowo Subianto who secured 60 percent of the vote in February's poll.
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths
The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.