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The United Nations has officially closed its political mission in Somalia, marking the end of a 30-year effort to support the country’s post-civil war reconstruction and political stability.

Spain’s prime minister admits trust in Spain high-speed rail is broken after a second deadly collision this year killed 69 people and injured over 100.

Israel’s election results show a hung parliament with Netanyahu’s bloc leading but falling short of the 61 seats needed to govern.

Exit polls for the Israel election show a deadlock between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, with Arab parties holding the balance of power as 600,000 absentee ballots remain.

Aleksandar Vucic has admitted defeat in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, handing victory to a student-led protest movement that emerged from anti-corruption rallies.

Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election, ending his 12-year rule as the student-led movement secures a majority in the 250-seat parliament.

Gabon has lifted an eight-month ban on social media platforms. The High Communication Authority announced the decision on Saturday after the internet restrictions were imposed in February.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are competing in a closely watched election, with reports indicating a tight race between the two candidates.

Brazil’s presidential candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro addressed thousands of supporters in final rallies on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s tight election run-off.

Aung San Suu Kyi spoke to her son Kim Aris for the first time since the 2021 coup, confirming she is alive but held in solitary confinement in Naypyidaw.