Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister

Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister
Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister

Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister
Czech election winner Babis faces fringe party demands to secure majority

Czech election winner Babis faces fringe party demands to secure majority
Georgian PM says protesters aimed to topple the government, accuses EU of meddling

Georgian PM says protesters aimed to topple the government, accuses EU of meddling
Syrian electors cast ballots in indirect vote for first post-Assad parliament

Syrian electors cast ballots in indirect vote for first post-Assad parliament
Georgian police clash, detain protesters as ruling party says it won local elections

Georgian police clash, detain protesters as ruling party says it won local elections
Georgian police clash with protesters as ruling party says it wins local elections

Georgian police clash with protesters as ruling party says it wins local elections
Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president

Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president
Global reaction to Sanae Takaichi winning Japan leadership race

Global reaction to Sanae Takaichi winning Japan leadership race
Japan's Takaichi vows Nordic levels of women in cabinet. Can she deliver?

Japan's Takaichi vows Nordic levels of women in cabinet. Can she deliver?
Populist Babis cruises to Czech election win, will seek support from fringe parties

Populist Babis cruises to Czech election win, will seek support from fringe parties
Japan ruling party picks Sanae Takaichi as new leader

Japan ruling party picks Sanae Takaichi as new leader
Iraq Roundup: Campaign restrictions, water dispute with Turkey, impeachment process against prime minister

Iraq Roundup: Campaign restrictions, water dispute with Turkey, impeachment process against prime minister
Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier
Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win
Macron, Merz call for European resolve against 'dark enlightenment' of authoritarianism

Macron, Merz call for European resolve against 'dark enlightenment' of authoritarianism
Rolex-loving daughter defies Cameroon's aged leader on TikTok

Rolex-loving daughter defies Cameroon's aged leader on TikTok
French PM proposes wealth tax in bid to break budget impasse, opposition wants more

French PM proposes wealth tax in bid to break budget impasse, opposition wants more
Syria to establish first post-Assad parliament amid political inclusivity concerns

Syria to establish first post-Assad parliament amid political inclusivity concerns
Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid

Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era
Argentina's Milei suffers veto overrides again, a blow before consequential midterms

Argentina's Milei suffers veto overrides again, a blow before consequential midterms
Russia's Vladimir Putin says he is no tsar

Russia's Vladimir Putin says he is no tsar
Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown

Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown
US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says

US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says
Russian politician who called for Ukraine ceasefire is charged with telling lies about the army

Russian politician who called for Ukraine ceasefire is charged with telling lies about the army
Ahead of Cameroon’s presidential vote, Paul Biya is set to cement the democratic illusion - Opinion

Ahead of Cameroon’s presidential vote, Paul Biya is set to cement the democratic illusion - Opinion
Explainer-What investors are watching in Cameroon's presidential election

Explainer-What investors are watching in Cameroon's presidential election
White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap

White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap
Exclusive-Japan's far-right party courts Trump allies, vows not to get 'wacky'

Exclusive-Japan's far-right party courts Trump allies, vows not to get 'wacky'
Czech billioniare Babis faces balancing act if returned to power

Czech billioniare Babis faces balancing act if returned to power
Factbox-Main election challengers to Cameroon's 92-year-old incumbent

Factbox-Main election challengers to Cameroon's 92-year-old incumbent
Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say

Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say
Moldova’s 2025 elections expose deepening east-west divide

Moldova’s 2025 elections expose deepening east-west divide
UK's Starmer appeals to voters to reject Reform 'snake oil'

UK's Starmer appeals to voters to reject Reform 'snake oil'
Vance says US 'headed to a shutdown' after meeting with Democrats

Vance says US 'headed to a shutdown' after meeting with Democrats
Italy's Meloni secures win in Marche regional election

Italy's Meloni secures win in Marche regional election
Factbox-What role is there for the Palestinian Authority in the UN-backed two-state plan?

Factbox-What role is there for the Palestinian Authority in the UN-backed two-state plan?
Double trouble for Biya? Cameroon’s opposition backs two ex-allies for the presidency

Double trouble for Biya? Cameroon’s opposition backs two ex-allies for the presidency
Analysis-More soul-searching than celebration for Britain's Labour after year in power

Analysis-More soul-searching than celebration for Britain's Labour after year in power
Kremlin accuses Moldova of preventing hundreds of thousands of Moldovans in Russia from voting

Kremlin accuses Moldova of preventing hundreds of thousands of Moldovans in Russia from voting
Guinea announces first post-coup presidential vote on December 28

Guinea announces first post-coup presidential vote on December 28
Moldova chose Europe over Russia in key election, say EU leaders

Moldova chose Europe over Russia in key election, say EU leaders
French foreign minister says vote confirms Moldova's 'turn towards Europe'

French foreign minister says vote confirms Moldova's 'turn towards Europe'
Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia

Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia
Moldova's pro-EU party has 40% of votes with 28% of votes counted - electoral commission

Moldova's pro-EU party has 40% of votes with 28% of votes counted - electoral commission
Anonymous TikTok accounts backing radical parties before Czech vote, study finds

Anonymous TikTok accounts backing radical parties before Czech vote, study finds
Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says
Telegram's Durov says France asked to remove some Moldovan channels from app

Telegram's Durov says France asked to remove some Moldovan channels from app
Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting

Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority after West Bank shooting
‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices

‘Absolutely not true’ - Zelensky rejects Trump's claims over rising US diesel prices
Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE

Are universities failing us? Global South Thinkers LIVE
A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion

A wake-up call: The countdown for Latin American democracy — Opinion
Brazil's presidential election exposes challenge of ensuring equal treatment on Big Tech platforms: Opinion

Brazil's presidential election exposes challenge of ensuring equal treatment on Big Tech platforms: Opinion
Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm among European capitals with shortest winter daylight

Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm among European capitals with shortest winter daylight
Indonesia drops 3.2 tonnes of dry ice to combat wildfire haze

Indonesia drops 3.2 tonnes of dry ice to combat wildfire haze
Spain tops global ranking for latest first marriages as Niger and Liberia marry youngest

Spain tops global ranking for latest first marriages as Niger and Liberia marry youngest
‘This is my ninth year’ - Kenya students block highway over lecturers' strike

‘This is my ninth year’ - Kenya students block highway over lecturers' strike
US Senate election 2026: Democrats lead in seven closely contested races as control hangs in balance

US Senate election 2026: Democrats lead in seven closely contested races as control hangs in balance
‘Trump behind bars’ - Iran's bizarre street display draws crowds in Tehran

‘Trump behind bars’ - Iran's bizarre street display draws crowds in Tehran
Ebola returns to Nigeria after decade as Abuja residents express fear and doubt

Ebola returns to Nigeria after decade as Abuja residents express fear and doubt
New Asia Forum: Indonesia to set out progress on sustainable AI data centres

New Asia Forum: Indonesia to set out progress on sustainable AI data centres
Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off

Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off
Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off
Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports

Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports
How far can a destination Wedding go?

How far can a destination Wedding go?
New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering

New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering
Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan

Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan
Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts

Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts
Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest

Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest
Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow

Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow
Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy

Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy
Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port

Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment

Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment
Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row

Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row
‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff

‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff
Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?

Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?
‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests

‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests
‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil

‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil