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Russian elections set to make Putin longest-serving leader
People in Russia and the territories it has annexed are voting in a three-day election.
Fast food giant McDonald’s suffers global tech outage
‘System failure’ shutters some restaurants for hours, leading to complaints from customers on social media.
India rejects US concern over citizenship law as ‘misplaced, unwarranted’
Response follows US State Department saying it will 'closely monitor' the implementation of the religion-based law.
New Hamas Gaza truce proposal outlines exchange of captives for prisoners
With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on 'unrealistic demands'.
Why Putin is desperate for a big election win
He needs an electoral mandate to continue waging an unpopular war.
Al-Shabab fighters killed as overnight siege of Mogadishu hotel ends
Storming of hotel near Somalia's presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate.
‘Russian Time’: How Burkina Faso fell for the charms of Moscow
Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 161
At least 20 Palestinians have died after Israel attacked a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian assistance.
Australia to unfreeze UNRWA funding as Israel attacks Gaza aid seekers
Australia to restore $6m in funding to embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees and pledges additional Gaza aid.
Can the Sudanese army sustain its recent battlefield success?
The Sudanese army is showing signs of life on the battlefield yet experts are unsure whether it can sustain it.