With Amy and Irina.

Lawyer and anti-corruption candidate for Slovakia Zuzana Caputova is significantly leading the country’s first round of presidential elections.

Ms. Caputova leads the polls just over 40% with her small Progressive party, whilst her conservative opponent Maros Sefcovic falls behind with less than 19%.

Ms. Caputova has been backed in her campaign by current President Andrej Kiska, and should she win the second round of campaigns, she will be the first female president of Slovakia.

More than 100 people have been detained in Nicaragua’s capital city during protests on Saturday where anti-government protesters demanded the President release political prisoners.

President Daniel Ortega reportedly led a “violent crackdown” on anti-government demonstrations last April, which has since seen more than 325 people killed and 770 people jailed as political prisoners.

Counter-terror police have raided two homes in New South Wales (NSW) following the Christchurch terror attack.

The home raids included the sister of accused Christchurch massacre gunman Brenton Tarrant and a house in Maclean, north of Coffs harbour.

Although police have mentioned there are no current threats from these searches, Tennant’s family are currently assisting police with the investigation.

Are you getting enough sun?

Scientists worry that Australians are taking the Cancer Council’s Slip Slop Slap message too far with an increasing number of Aussies being diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency.

Sunscreen has been cited as one of the main reasons melanoma rates are falling for those under the age of 40, but some scientists fear the overuse has contributed to the rise of vitamin D deficiency.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients in Queensland will have access to greater facility upgrades.

After a three year battle with many knock-backs, the Prince Charles Hospital will be receiving a $3 million refurbishment which will give patients their own ensuites.

The hospital has previously been criticised for its lack of resources and facilities, and upgrades are now being considered a “priority” that is necessary for CF patients.

The Liberal National Party has announced a potentially life-saving $2.6 million new policy for Queensland schools, should they be elected in 2020.

LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has pledged to put automated external defibrillators in every Queensland school.

Mrs. Frecklington says “time is critical during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies and these AEDs will make schools ready for action.”

With Irina and Amy.

Thailand prepares for its first elections since the 2014 military coup with a new weakened system to allow the military to continue to play a strong role in the country’s governing.

Up to 52 million Thais are eligible to vote this year in the polls on March 24th, which will be the first under the new constitution created by the military.