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Polls close in Thailand election that pitted reformists against conservatives

Thai voters were presented with a simple choice in this election: sweeping change, or more of the same.

Three suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson won an emotional gold in Cortina.

Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA

Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says

Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial, where she was also reportedly beaten.

No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says

Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial, where she was also reportedly beaten.

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea

Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.

Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

António José Seguro is on course for a landslide victory over far-right rival André Ventura, with the majority of votes counted.

Venezuela frees high-profile opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa

The Justice First party leader is among 18 political prisoners to be freed by the interim government on Sunday.

Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory

SUI-LEE WEE

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.