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Kilicdaroglu: Bookish retiree pushes Erdogan to historic runoff
A retired civil servant who few outside Turkey have heard of has pushed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into an election runoff -- the first of the country's post-Ottoman history.
Erdogan's rivals ride Turkey vote count rollercoaster
Turkey's main opposition party embarked on an emotional rollercoaster on Sunday as a see-sawing vote count threatened to dash hopes of a first-round election victory over conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Zelensky visits France after EU honours Ukraine fight 'for Europe'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Paris Sunday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, after accepting a prize for his country's fight for "European ideals" during a visit to Germany.
Thais reject army-backed government, opposition to open coalition talks
Thai voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-backed government, election results showed Monday, backing two major pro-democracy opposition parties who are now expected to open coalition talks.
Turkey's knife-edge vote heads to contested finale
Turkey's landmark election headed Sunday to an explosive finale in which state media gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an early advantage and the opposition claimed to be leading the knife-edge vote.
Zelensky heads to France after EU honours Ukraine fight 'for Europe'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky headed to Paris Sunday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, after Germany pledged unwavering support for Kyiv ahead of a widely expected counter-offensive.
EU hails progress after Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet
European Council President Charles Michel spoke of progress in talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels on Sunday, adding that "momentum should be maintained" towards a final peace deal.
Gaza truce largely holds as Palestinians, Israelis count deadly cost
Calm returned to Gaza Sunday as a fragile ceasefire largely held, leaving Palestinians and Israelis to count the cost of five days of cross-border fire that killed dozens.
Thai opposition parties dominate elections, eye coalition
Thailand's two major opposition parties dominated Sunday's national elections, with voters rejecting nearly a decade of military-backed government.
Muted protests for ex-PM Khan end week of unrest in Pakistan
A week of tumult in Pakistan ended quietly on Sunday as protests largely failed to materialise for former prime minister Imran Khan, whose arrest and brief detention this week sparked days of deadly unrest.
In Germany, EU honours Zelensky for 'fighting for Europe'
Ukraine is fighting for Europe's freedom and values, EU leaders said Sunday, as they handed this year's award for service towards European unity to the war-torn country's President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
Thai opposition parties dominate early election count
Thai opposition parties dominated the early vote count in Sunday's national elections, in what was shaping up as a huge rejection of nearly a decade of military-backed government.
Dozens demand release of French detainees in Iran
Dozens of supporters of two French nationals detained last year in Iran demanded their release in Paris Sunday after Tehran freed two fellow citizens who had been on hunger strike.
Year after Buffalo massacre, Biden urges Congress to 'do more' on guns
US President Joe Biden used Sunday's first anniversary of a racially motivated mass shooting to highlight steps he is taking to reduce gun violence, while repeating his demand that Congress "do more" to save lives.
Turkey quake city 'won't vote for Erdogan again'
"We need change, we've had enough," said Mehmet Topaloglu, one of the first to cast his ballot on Sunday in the southern Turkish city of Antakya, destroyed by this year's devastating earthquake.
French far-right monarchists rally after court approval
Around 500 right-wing protesters marched in Paris on Sunday after a court reversed a police ban of the rally despite a government order to curtail far-right demonstrations.
Zelensky calls Germany 'true friend' as Ukraine readies riposte
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Germany a "true friend" in his country's battle against Russia, as Berlin pledged unwavering support for Kyiv ahead of a widely expected counter-offensive.
Hill tribes, Spider-Man and elephants: Thailand votes
From Hmong hill people voting in the shadow of mist-cloaked jungle mountains to Spider-Man cosplayers on Bangkok's scorching streets, millions turned out to cast their ballots in Thailand's election on Sunday.
Thai polls close with army-backed PM tipped for defeat
Vote counting got under way in Thailand's general election Sunday with pro-democracy opposition parties tipped to defeat the conservative military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha after almost a decade in power.
'We want peace': Divided Turks vote in tense election
First-time voter Ceren brimmed with excitement as she took selfies with her electoral ID card outside an Ankara polling station, as Turks flocked to the polls on Sunday for pivotal elections.
Zelensky calls Germany a 'true friend' as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Germany a "true friend and reliable ally" in his country's battle against Russia, as Berlin unveiled a huge new military package for Kyiv on his visit to the EU giant.
Zelensky in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks Sunday with German leaders in his first visit to the country since Russia's invasion, with Berlin offering emphatic support in the form of a huge new military package.
Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks Sunday with his German counterpart at the start of his first visit to Germany since Russia's invasion, with Berlin offering emphatic support in the form of a huge new military package.
As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps
Banned from using popular Western apps, Iranians have been left with little choice but to take up state-backed alternatives, as the authorities tighten internet restrictions for security reasons following months of protests.
Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: two visions of Turkey's future
One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey's Islamic past. The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future.
Turkey decides Erdogan's future in knife-edge vote
Turkey votes Sunday in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.
Ghana opposition chooses ex-president Mahama for 2024 race
Ghana's largest opposition party chose the country's ex-president John Dramani Mahama as its flagbearer Sunday for the 2024 presidential election.
Loreen makes history as Sweden claims seventh Eurovision victory
Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, after singer Loreen beat out 25 competitors in the finale of the world's biggest live music event, hosted by Britain on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.
Thailand votes, but will the military listen?
Thailand votes Sunday in an election that could see pro-democracy opposition parties oust the conservative military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha after almost a decade in power.
Liverpool stages Eurovision final for Ukraine
The Eurovision grand final kicked off Saturday in Liverpool, as the British city hosts the eccentric much-loved song contest on behalf of war-torn Ukraine under the banner "united by music".
Gaza ceasefire takes effect after five days of deadly fighting
A ceasefire took effect in and around the Gaza Strip on Saturday after five days of cross-border exchanges that have killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza and two people in Israel.
Gaza ceasefire in sight after five days of deadly fighting
A ceasefire was finally in sight in and around the Gaza Strip Saturday after five days of cross-border exchanges that have killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza and two people in Israel.
Zelensky meets Pope as Germany unveils more arms for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Francis and Italy's prime minister on Saturday as part of a diplomatic tour also involving Germany, as Berlin unveiled a huge new weapons package ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Liverpool poised to host Eurovision final for Ukraine
Anticipation built Saturday as Britain prepared to host the Eurovision grand final on behalf of Ukraine, with performers from 26 countries vying to convince juries and the voting public they should be crowned this year's winners.
Final countdown: Thai parties make last-day pitch to voters
Thai opposition leaders toured Bangkok in open-top jeeps Saturday in a final-day bid to woo voters, urging them to turn out in force to oust the military-backed government.
Gaza fighting rages despite latest truce efforts
Israeli air strikes battered Gaza and militants fired rockets again on Saturday as deadly fighting resumed after a night of relative calm, despite efforts to secure a truce.
Zelensky to meet Pope as Germany unveils more arms for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome Saturday to meet with Pope Francis and Italian leaders, as Germany unveiled a new weapons package ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Anger, despair in Turkey's quake zone on eve of vote
At a bus station in Antakya, a city razed to the ground by Turkey's devastating earthquake, emotions remain raw and voters divided ahead of Sunday's pivotal elections
Eurovision returns, to Liverpool via Kyiv
Twenty-six countries, each with three minutes to convince juries and the voting public: Britain hosts the Eurovision grand final on Saturday night on behalf of last year's runaway winners Ukraine.