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6 candidates aiming to topple long-time Congo Republic President in March 15 polls

FILE PHOTO: President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso attends a welcoming ceremony at Kazan Airport upon his arrival to participate in the BRICS summit, Russia October 22, 2024. Alexei Danichev/BRICS-RUSSIA2024. RU Host Photo Agency via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso attends a welcoming ceremony at Kazan Airport upon his arrival to participate in the BRICS summit, Russia October 22, 2024. Alexei Danichev/BRICS-RUSSIA2024. RU Host Photo Agency via REUTERS/File Photo

Two right-wing politicians lead in Peru's presidential race, but most are undecided, poll says

FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo

Colombians to elect new Congress, chose three presidential candidates

Supporters of Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda hold campaign posters with his picture as they attend the closing ceremony of the Historic Pact (Pacto Historico) campaign at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Supporters of Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda hold campaign posters with his picture as they attend the closing ceremony of the Historic Pact (Pacto Historico) campaign at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Most Americans back Trump’s deportation goals but not his tactics, poll finds

60 per cent of Americans think immigration agents have gone too far.
60 per cent of Americans think immigration agents have gone too far.

Chess-Dutch chess grandmaster Timman, 'the best of the West', dies at age 74

How some Democrats are using scripture to try to reach Christian voters in US midterms

People walk near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
People walk near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Explainer-What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, November 19, 2025. ©House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, November 19, 2025. ©House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

What you need to know about Portugal's presidential runoff

FILE PHOTO: Portuguese presidential candidate and leader of Chega party Andre Ventura votes during the presidential election, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Portuguese presidential candidate and leader of Chega party Andre Ventura votes during the presidential election, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo

Thailand's election in numbers

Supporters gather on the day candidates draw a number in their district for Thailand’s upcoming February 8 general election in Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/
Supporters gather on the day candidates draw a number in their district for Thailand’s upcoming February 8 general election in Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/

Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term

Presidential candidate Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) celebrates onstage as she leads the general election, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Presidential candidate Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) celebrates onstage as she leads the general election, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.