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Voters head to the polls in Atlanta, in the southern US state of Georgia, in runoff elections that will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate for the first years of Joe Biden's presidency. [COMPLETES VIDI8Y83C4_EN AND VIDI8Y79AK_EN] IMAGES
Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turned out to cast their ballots in a fraught presidential election with socialist incumbent Nicolas Maduro facing the biggest challenge yet to his party's 25-year hold on power. IMAGES
Polls close in Athens as election officials begin counting ballots to determine the results of the European elections. The vote comes as the continent is confronted with Russia's war in Ukraine, global trade and industrial tensions marked by US-China rivalry, a climate emergency and a West that within months may have to adapt to a new Donald Trump presidency. IMAGES 1ST IMAGES
Counting is underway after the Togolese voted calmly to elect deputies and regional councillors. The ballot came after lawmakers this month approved a constitutional reform creating a new prime minister-style post opponents believe is tailored for President Faure Gnassingbe to avoid presidential term limits and stay in office. IMAGES
Election officials at a polling station in the northern city of Shamli pack and seal electronic voting machines as the first of seven voting stages closes in the world's biggest election. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.