The APC has extended its lead margin against the PDP in the Edo governorship election with one local government result left to be announced. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has lost the Oredo Local Government Area to the All Progressives Congress (AP…
Initial results show Social Democrats lead in Germany’s Brandenburg
Projections based on initial election results in the eastern German state of Brandenburg give the incumbent centre-left Social Democrats a narrow lead over the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The projections, released by public broadcasters AR…
Bitter election results for conservative CDU in Germany’s Brandenburg
The top candidate for the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) in the eastern German state of Brandenburg described the results of Sunday’s election as disappointing. “It’s a bitter evening for us as the CDU because we are far below our expectations …
Swiss reject referendum on biodiversity and one on pension reform
Swiss voters rejected two referendums on Sunday – one on an expansion of nature conservation and the other on a partial pension reform – according to projections by the Swiss institute gfs.bern, which was commissioned by Swiss television. The figures s…
Militants target diplomats amid surge in attacks in Pakistan
A group of diplomats travelling in north-western Pakistan was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb, killing a policeman escorting the group, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid an uptick i…
Hezbollah vows to continue fighting Israel despite heavy blow
The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement vowed on Sunday to continue to fight Israel and support its main ally Hamas in Gaza despite the severe blow Israel dealt it this week, saying the conflict had entered a new phase. “We follow the front of support and c…
Lack of alcohol seen as barrier to Russian tourism in Saudi Arabia
By bne Gulf bureau The unavailability of alcohol has been identified as a constraint for tourists in Saudi Arabia, according to Russian tourism officials on September 20. Taras Kobishchanov, vice-president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia…
Arsenal fans react to Leandro Trossard red card decision in Declan Rice repeat against Man City
Leandro Trossard made Arsenal’s task harder against Manchester City after picking up a red card at the end of the first half. The Gunners had started in difficult fashion, with Erling Haaland scoring early on to give the home side the advantage. Mikel …
Arsenal fans react to Leandro Trossard red card decision in Declan Rice repeat against Man City
Leandro Trossard made Arsenal’s task harder against Manchester City after picking up a red card at the end of the first half. The Gunners had started in difficult fashion, with Erling Haaland scoring early on to give the home side the advantage. Mikel …
McIlroy misses out at Wentworth as Horschel triumphs in playoff
By Matt Hardy Rory McIlroy’s wait for a first win since May continued yesterday after the Northern Irishman lost on the second playoff hole to American Billy Horschel in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. McIlroy, who blew a four-shot lead at the I…