Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.

Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.

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No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.