Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
After polls closed, 9.4 million people – just over 52% of eligible voters – had cast their ballots, according to data from the Permanent Electoral Authority.
A little-known, far-right populist has taken the lead in Romania’s presidential election and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that has rocked the country’s political landscape.
With around 93% of the votes counted, independent candidate Calin Georgescu was in the lead with around 22% of the vote, while Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), trailed at 20%.
Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
Ukrainian drones attack Moscow refinery causing significant fire damage
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Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a significant attack on the Russian capital. This offensive demonstrates the escalating conflict as
Dozens of countries warn of potential atrocities as violence escalates in Sudan’s el-Obeid
Dozens of countries, led by Norway, warned the UN Human Rights Council of potential atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid, amid escalating violence. The coalition, comprising Britain,