Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.
Israel’s far-right security minister storms mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians.
The warring sides trade barbs over truce as Kremlin says Russia will not extend it unless Kyiv agrees to its terms.
Talks between Iran and the US expose deep divisions, prolonging uncertainty during a two-week ceasefire.
Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address.
The Ministry of Energy says the East-West pipeline is back to pumping about 7 million barrels per day.
Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.
Protest organisers accuse UK government of complicity in Gaza genocide as arrests made at Trafalgar Square rally.
US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without a deal, with each side blaming the other for the failure.