Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.

Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow.

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"

The miners were left starving and dehydrated after security forces cut off their access to food and water.

Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

The children were attending a church service when the lightning struck, police say.

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy.

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

Rumours and misinformation are sowing doubt, while Donald Trump suggests to supporters he could only lose if Democrats cheat.

Rumours and misinformation are sowing doubt, while Donald Trump suggests to supporters he could only lose if Democrats cheat.