Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election

Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.

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Peter Magyar’s Tisza wins Hungary election as Viktor Orban concedes

Longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election.

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Rescuers dig through rubble after deadly Israeli strikes in south Lebanon

Rescuers are digging through rubble after a new wave of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 13.

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Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village.

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US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

American billionaires are gobbling up more and more media outlets.

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Man City rout Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal

City score three second-half goals to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move to within six points of Arsenal.

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Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran's delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation 'failed to gain trust'.

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Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war

Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.

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Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.

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Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.

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Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade

Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.

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Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza

Thousands gathered at Barcelona’s port as the largest ever Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza.

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FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games amid US-Israel war

Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran's fixtures from US despite repeated requests.

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Trump says US to blockade ships crossing Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

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Voters cast ballots in pivotal Hungarian election

Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years

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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere

The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.

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Palestinians condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s Ben-Gvir

Israel’s far-right security minister storms mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians.

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Explaining Benin’s presidential election

Benin is voting for its next president. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris is in Cotonou, explaining what’s at stake.

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Lessons from the Iran war

The past month and a half have shown that the nature of modern warfare is shifting.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire

The warring sides trade barbs over truce as Kremlin says Russia will not extend it unless Kyiv agrees to its terms.

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