The partial results are likely to change, and several exit polls showed the camps neck-and-neck without a majority.

Egypt has approved military help for Saudi Arabia if requested as Houthi attacks threaten the kingdom and Red Sea shipping. The vote comes as Saudi officials hold talks in Iran amid regional efforts to prevent a further escalation of the fighting.

The men were deemed "particularly dangerous because of their role in threatening Iraq's national security, destabilising Iraq and Syria, and their involvement in inciting terrorist operations in other countries," a court statement said.

As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are increasingly ready to engage in direct talks with Russia, something they have so far refused to do.

Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies. Qatar says mediation continues after a visit to Tehran, where Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also held talks with Iranian leaders.

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Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

Nordic unity broke on Tuesday after the leaders of Finland and Norway held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin. The Danish and Swedish prime ministers publicly cast doubt on the diplomatic overture.

A police source told the AFP news agency that Bolsonaro's passports had been "cancelled" and that there was "no formal record" of him leaving the country.

Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.

Germany, Italy, France and Greece objected to a draft EU-Canada declaration that cites von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ offer, as the member states fear legal uncertainty and a precedent for other third countries ahead of the Montreal summit on Thursday and Friday.

One of those charged, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, has been accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service, which police believe to be Iran's.

A government spokesperson said Jordan had "avoided" civilian sites and that it regretted "unintended casualties," stressing that the country had "deep respect" for the Syrian state and people.

A Finnish dog and her six newborn puppies have become an international online sensation. The 24/7 livestream, known as “Pentulive”, attracted 1.85 million unique viewers in its first two weeks, according to public broadcaster Yle.

Italian researchers have found a burial ground beneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, matching biblical accounts of the location of Jesus' burial.

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in Warsaw the deal "sets our joint assessment of current threats and our resolve that, in the clash between freedom and tyranny, the UK and Poland will not stand aside".

The decision came after the clip spread on social media across China, where jokes about Mao, who died in 1976, are seen as disrespectful.

A 30-year-old researcher detained over the clashes in Milan has refused to answer a judge’s questions, as police investigating the unrest uncovered chats threatening officers and carried out searches across Italy.

The leaders of Finland and Norway held a phone call with Vladimir Putin to restart the peace process. The overture comes as Brussels prepares for face-to-face contacts with the Russian side.

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