Polls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives
Thailand election explained as voters head to the pollsVotes are being counted following an early election in Thailand, called after...
Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
Getty ImagesA pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, UK...
NFL team's logo links Super Bowl fans to indigenous roots
Getty ImagesThe Seattle Seahawks logo was chosen in the 1970sWallace Nagedzi Watts had been going to Seahawks games for almost...
Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan
EPA/ShutterstockSaturday's clashes came a week after more than 100 police officers were injured in another protestSix people have been arrested...
Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws
ReutersSussan Ley said it was time to look to the future. Australia's Liberal-National Coalition, the country's main opposition, reunited on...
Savannah Guthrie tells mother's possible kidnappers 'we will pay' in plea for her return
'We will pay': Savannah Guthrie's new message about missing motherUS news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a...
Japanese people brave snow to vote in snap election
Getty ImagesJapan is holding a rare mid-winter electionPeople across Japan are braving snow to vote in a snap election called...
Milan Cortina 2026: First gold medals and a record-breaking performance for the home crowd
• Medal winners: Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida broke a women’s speed skating record in front of the home crowd, Swiss skier...
Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs
ReutersThe chief executive of the Washington Post is stepping down, the newspaper has announced, days after overseeing mass lay-offs. Will...
Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
Getty ImagesIn the streets of Lahore there are hints that the kite flying festival, Basant, has returned. Someone is fishing...