Bangkok, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - The pilot, the professor and the progressive vying to lead Thailand

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Coalition negotiations are expected to follow Sunday's general election in Thailand, with no party forecast to secure an overall majority. AFP looks at the top prime ministerial candidates from the three leading parties. - The tech progressive - Head of the progressive People's Party, entrepreneur Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut says on LinkedIn that his dreams include "making innovation for better humanity" and building a tech firm that might one da......

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Lyon, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - French police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping

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Dhaka, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader

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Addis Ababa, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Ethiopia demands Eritrea 'immediately withdraw' troops from its territory

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Tokyo, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Japan's ruling party regains majority in election: media projections

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Tokyo, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Japan's ruling party regains majority in election: media projections

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Tokyo, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Takaichi wins big in Japan election, media projections show

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Bangkok, Feb 8, 2026 (AFP) - Polls close in Thai general election: AFP

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