Myanmar's military stages controversial election

缅甸军方引发争议的选举

Global News Podcast

2025-12-28

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Voting has begun in the opening phase of Myanmar's heavily restricted general election, the first since the military seized power nearly five years ago in a coup, an act that sparked civil war. The first round of voting takes place in around a quarter of the country; two more rounds are due to take place next month. Also: we look at how deportation fears in the US are driving money transfers to Honduras. A Siberian tiger gives birth to a record five cubs, it's China's first documented case of a tiger having quintuplets in the wild. Research suggests that a mysterious force called Dark Energy - which drives the expansion of the Universe - might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of time and space. And Aryna Sabalenka takes on Nick Kyrgios in what's been dubbed the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match. We look at why it's polarising opinion. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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  • The polls have opened for a general election in Myanmar,

  • the first held in the country since the military seized power in a coup nearly five years ago.

  • It's taking place despite the fact that the country is in the grip of a civil war and humanitarian crisis.

  • The military government has been trying to inspire voters,

  • but the elections have been widely slated as a charade intended to rebrand the army's rule.

  • There are 57 parties on the ballot,

  • but most have links to the military that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi,