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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she waits for the arrival of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Italy's revolving-door governments: The numbers behind the instability

Meloni's administration is Italy's 68th government since 1946, led by the country's 31st prime minister of the republican era

A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters. Photo: Reuters

Cockroach protests, upcoming state polls prompt major org overhaul in BJP

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/AL DRAGO

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election: Poll

US President Donald Trump walks next to his attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan state court, New York, US, 22 April 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing review a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, August 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, waits to speak during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, during an election night rally in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Newly elected leader of Britain’s Labour Party Andy Burnham walks following his first engagement as leader, in Gravesend, Kent, Britain, 17 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

UK PM Burnham takes to social media to challenge populist parties' dominance

A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters. Photo: Reuters

BJP's bypoll blues and the pointer to a future

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times

Modi calls for forgiving 'misguided youth' over Jantar Mantar protests

FILE PHOTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures, at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Can the Modi govt overcome the CJP setback?

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks next to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula: Sources

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu