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Erdogan rival arrested days before becoming presidential candidate
Protests erupt in the streets of Istanbul after the move, despite a four-day ban on demonstrations.BBC News - 7h -
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leaderABC News - 1d -
Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdogan rival over alleged corruption and terror links
Police in Turkey arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links.NBC News - 14h -
Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination
Ekrem İmamoğlu of CHP opposition party detained alongside 100 others accused of corruption and links to terror groups. Turkish police have arrested the mayor of Istanbul, detaining the primary ...The Guardian - 2h -
Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested
Imamoglu, the popular 53-year-old mayor was seen as the next opposition party candidate for the Turkish presidency.CNBC - 10h -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - 1h -
Istanbul mayor, a key rival of Turkey's President Erdogan, is arrested
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.CBS News - 39m -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election on ThursdayABC News - 6h -
On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting. The most open presidential contest ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Key Erdogan rival's diploma is revoked in a move that blocks him from Turkey's election
A university has invalidated Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's diploma in a move widely perceived as politically motivated to block him from from running in the next presidential raceABC News - 1d -
Brussels takes action against Google and Apple under Digital Markets Act – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination Is Trump driving the US into a recession? – in charts ...The Guardian - 7h -
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Romania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban
Cǎlin Georgescu to contest decision to bar him from election rerun in May after claims of Russian meddling. Romania’s far-right presidential frontrunner, Cǎlin Georgescu, has said he will appeal ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race
The country’s electoral commission ruled on Sunday that Calin Georgescu, an outspoken critic of Ukraine and NATO, could not compete in the do-over election.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
IOC presidential race reaches finish line - key questions answered
BBC Sport looks at the key questions before Thursday's IOC presidential vote.BBC News - 29m -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off
Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 electionABC News - Mar. 12 -
Shohei Ohtani to become first MLB player to appear in Fortnite Icon Series
Ohtani's character will be available on March 17, one day before the Dodgers and Cubs meet in the Tokyo Series.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
NYC mayoral candidate confronts Trump border czar over ICE arrest of Columbia graduate
New York State Assembly member and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, in Albany on Wednesday over the recent arrest of Columbia University ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
One of the strong candidates to win the IOC's presidential election next week says meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the winner's agendaABC News - 5d -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A two-time Olympic champion runner in the 1,500 meters; led the winning bid and organizing of the 2012 London Olympics; the president for a decade of track body World Athletics; his former jobs ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run
Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the agenda of the next IOC leader, according to a strong candidate to win the Olympic body’s presidential election next week. “It has to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Man City boss Taylor sacked five days before cup final
Manchester City sack head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before the Women's League Cup final.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Turkish president’s main rival is arrested. The lira is crashing.
Investors sold Turkish assets amid fears the detention will destabilize the NATO-member countryMarketWatch - 13h -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign
Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Man City sack Taylor five days before cup final
Manchester City women have sacked head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before their League Cup final match against Chelsea, the club confirmed on Monday.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Former Celtics forward Oshae Brissett is signing with a division rival
Former Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett is signing with a division rival, inking a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ersYahoo Sports - 5d -
New York Giants' draft plans should become clearer after Colorado Pro Day
The New York Giants' draft plans will become clearer after seeing CB Travis Hunter and QB Shedeur Sanders at Colorado's pro day on April 4Yahoo Sports - 12h -
In Trump's first 50 days, more than 32,000 ICE arrests
More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo ...CBS News - 5d -
ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days
ICE has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Steelers Wine and Dine Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Before Pro Day
The top offensive brass of the Pittsburgh Steelers is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the Crimson Tide’s pro day on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury
The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Pochettino open to Spurs return, not before '26 WC
Mauricio Pochettino has said he would be open to returning one day as Tottenham manager, but not before leading the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 1d -
Romanian far right in disarray after ban on Călin Georgescu
At least two candidates seek to replace pro-Russia nationalist barred from running in presidential electionFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Far-right Romanian frontrunner sees Russia as a ‘threat’
George Simion takes baton from barred presidential candidate who described Vladimir Putin as a role modelFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Coe feels ‘momentum’ but IOC presidential race remains on knife-edge
Vote on next IOC president to take place on Thursday Samaranch Jr, Coventry and Coe the leading contenders Sebastian Coe feels he has momentum as the race to become the next president of the ...The Guardian - 4h -
Does NFL draft prospect become a more likely Jaguars pick after pro day performance?
Perhaps of interest to the Jacksonville Jaguars, what did Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan run at his pro day?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NCAA Tournament bubble gets major shakeup in Bracketology days before March Madness
Selection Sunday is just days away and the fight for NCAA men's tournament spots is at its climax. There was major movement on the bubble Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 5d
