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Peru general elections: Fujimori leading, runoff likely Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a conservative rival in a runoff vote. More than 30 candidates had been contention for the presidency. Why Africa remains divided over Macky Sall's UN bid Burundi nominated former Senegal president Macky Sall for UN chief, but Africa's backing fractured. AU procedural disputes, objections and regional politics scuppered a united endorsement. Hungary: Peter Magyar's election heralds thaw in EU ties Following the ouster of Russia-friendly Viktor Orban after 16 years, Europe is now waiting to see if his designated successor Peter Magyar can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels. US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next? The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire. Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented. Benin election: Finance minister Wadagni expected to win Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile. Does age verification for social media help protect kids? A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses? Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort A deadly stampede broke out during an annual event to celebrate Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO-listed fort that is a symbol of Haiti's hard-won independence. India: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 Asha Bhosle was one of the world's most prolific recording artists, with some 11,000 songs. She is one of the most celebrated voices of Bollywood songs in Indian history. China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows. Ireland clears refinery blockade as fuel protests trigger nationwide shortages Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations. What could come after a rules-based world order? The war between the US, Israel and Iran was, for many, a sign that the rules-based world order, a set of principles developed after World War II, is collapsing. If that era is over, what could be next? Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted Hundreds of Islamist militants went on trial with prosecutors securing 386 convictions. Nigeria is in the midst of an insurgency involving extremist militant groups, including Boko Haram.