Türkiye heads to runoff

Türkiye heads to runoff

President Erdogan will face off against Western-leaning rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu on May 28. With 99% of the ballots counted in the Turkish presidential election, preliminary official results show that neither the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, nor his...
Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning win for reform

Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning win for reform

Thai voters have delivered a stunning verdict in favour of an opposition party that is calling for radical reform of the country’s institutions. Early results show Move Forward exceeding every prediction to win 151 of the 500 seats in the lower house. It’s...
Baby with DNA from three people born in the UK

Baby with DNA from three people born in the UK

The first baby with DNA from three people has been born in the UK after a special IVF procedure, the fertility regulator said, reported German news agency. According to reports, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) confirmed “less than...
No plastic bags for good soon

No plastic bags for good soon

The use of plastic bags will be phased out within two years across all businesses, including roadside stalls. The “No Plastic Bag” campaign, which had begun gradually in shops with fixed locations like supermarkets, would be extended to other business premises with a...