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How the world voted in 2024
The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
Jimmy Carter: The father of Arab-Israeli normalisation
With the Camp David Accords, the late US president set in motion the gradual Arab abandonment of the Palestinian cause.
Croatia’s Milanovic to face rival in election run-off next month
Incumbent president narrowly missed an outright win, securing 49.1% of the vote, while rival Primorac garnered 19.35%.
Video: US President Joe Biden pays tribute to Jimmy Carter
Joe Biden remembered former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100.
Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say
Fire broke out on fifth floor of hotel near popular Khao San Road, fire department says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,040
Here are the key developments on the 1,040th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident
A truck packed with passengers plunged into a river in Sidama state, regional authorities said.
Video: Five things Jimmy Carter will be remembered for
Jimmy Carter was a one-term US president but many of his achievements came after he left office.
Why Nepal’s Gurkha fighters want to join India’s army again
Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.
South Korea’s worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes
Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.