Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government’s power.
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BBC witnesses Israeli settlers’ attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.
Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine’s future than Trump-Putin summit
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe’s security.
Protesters target Serbian ruling party offices in fifth night of demonstrations
Offices belonging to President Aleksander Vučić’s political party were vandalised during the fifth consecutive night of unrest.
Three Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to DC
Washington residents have protested against Trump’s deployment of troops in the city.
Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
Large crowds fill ‘Hostages Square’ in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas.
Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.